Experiencing abuse at the hands of someone who vowed to love and cherish you is a nightmare for any woman. Often, the road to recovery and the healing process take a long time, the pain buried deep inside one’s heart. Lily, 42, from Ormoc City, Leyte, is a battered wife. She endured the physical and emotional abuse of her estranged husband, Mario, continue reading : Abused woman bounces back, becomes successful entrepreneur
Estero folk transfer to new homes in Bulacan
Teresita Soreta left her family’s shanty near the San Juan River in Barangay (village) Salapan, San Juan City, before dawn Monday and excitedly went to the village covered court. Holding a folder, the 54-year-old housewife joined hundreds of her neighbors in submitting documents to personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who continue reading : Estero folk transfer to new homes in Bulacan
No rotten rice in Davao City warehouse — DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified today that there are no rotten rice stored in its depot in Panacan, Davao City, contrary to news reports. The Department added that the sacks of rice stored in the Panacan depot are intended not only for Pablo victims but also for victims of emergencies or continue reading : No rotten rice in Davao City warehouse — DSWD
Sec. Soliman cited by women-solons for commitment to public service
Quezon City – In celebration of Women’s Month, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman was awarded yesterday by women-legislators “for her strong commitment to public service and selfless dedication to alleviate the plight of disaster -stricken Filipinos. “ The Secretary (3rd from left, 2nd row) proudly shows her citation as she poses with women-legislators continue reading : Sec. Soliman cited by women-solons for commitment to public service
DSWD assists victims of flooding incidents in Cotabato and Maguindanao
Some P1,670,745.00 worth of assistance from the combined resources of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), concerned local government units, non-government organizations and other government agencies were provided to families displaced by the flooding incident in Cotabato and Maguindanao. Of this amount, P1.5 million came from the DSWD, composed of the initial 6,000 family continue reading : DSWD assists victims of flooding incidents in Cotabato and Maguindanao
DSWD vows to ensure easiest and most economical way of delivering cash grants
“We only have the best interest and welfare of our beneficiaries in mind when we decide how to conduct payouts.” This was the statement of Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reacting to a report allegedly claiming that there were beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program who were continue reading : DSWD vows to ensure easiest and most economical way of delivering cash grants
DSWD’S first ever urban CDD projects turned over to community
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recently inaugurated its 1,250 linear meter canal, the first urban community-driven development (CDD) infrastructure sub-project under Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) in Ligtong III in Rosario, Cavite. The community project, which cost PhP 2.5 million, included the dredging and desilting of the creek. Following CDD processes, the residents of continue reading : DSWD’S first ever urban CDD projects turned over to community
DSWD says every child deserves a family, calls for more foster parents
Looking at 9-year old Joana (not her real name) now, one would never guess that she went through a traumatic experience two years ago. Her cheerful-aura is a complete opposite of the child who was very quiet, reserved and traumatized when she was brought by her teacher to the Romblon Municipal Social Welfare and Development continue reading : DSWD says every child deserves a family, calls for more foster parents
Father builds successful business with only P5,000 capital
Cagayan de Oro City –His sweat drips from his forehead down to the ground as he thoughtfully adds firewood for his boiling pot of water. His skin is reddened and wrinkled by the toil of long days and nights; and his hands, hardened and calloused with years of labor. Joel Obsid, a father of four, continue reading : Father builds successful business with only P5,000 capital
Food assistance to vulnerable groups displaced by “Pablo” continues until end of August — DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced today that Pablo victims belonging to the vulnerable groups such as pregnant and lactating mothers, persons with disabilities (PWDs), senior citizens, solo household heads, chronically ill household heads will continue to receive food assistance until end of August, subject to assessment. This clarifies the earlier statement continue reading : Food assistance to vulnerable groups displaced by “Pablo” continues until end of August — DSWD
