The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold for the first time the ‘PaskuJuan: Salu-Salo sa Pagbabago’ festival and bazaar where Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries will showcase and sell their products. To be conducted simultaneously in all regions on November 30, the activity at the National Capital continue reading : DSWD to hold 1st nationwide holiday bazaar
World Bank official cites need for community-driven development in urban poor areas
“CDD is needed in urban areas.” This was the statement by Maria Loreto Padua, the Social Development Specialist of World Bank, referring to the community-driven development (CDD) strategy following the presentation of Mr. Jojo Aguilar, Deputy National Program Manager for Operations of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community-Driven Development continue reading : World Bank official cites need for community-driven development in urban poor areas
World Bank official cites need for community-driven development in urban poor areas
“CDD is needed in urban areas.” This was the statement by Maria Loreto Padua, the Social Development Specialist of World Bank, referring to the community-driven development (CDD) strategy following the presentation of Mr. Jojo Aguilar, Deputy National Program Manager for Operations of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community-Driven Development continue reading : World Bank official cites need for community-driven development in urban poor areas
Gov't info officers of W. Visayas confirm support to DSWD strat goals
Recognizing the importance of the three-year strategic goals of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in improving the plight of poor Filipinos, Information Officers from the different local government units (LGU) and national government agencies (NGAs) in Western Visayas expressed their full support for these. The information officers were recently invited by DSWD-Field continue reading : Gov't info officers of W. Visayas confirm support to DSWD strat goals
Gov't info officers of W. Visayas confirm support to DSWD strat goals
Recognizing the importance of the three-year strategic goals of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in improving the plight of poor Filipinos, Information Officers from the different local government units (LGU) and national government agencies (NGAs) in Western Visayas expressed their full support for these. The information officers were recently invited by DSWD-Field continue reading : Gov't info officers of W. Visayas confirm support to DSWD strat goals
Foster care strengthens tie of family
Looking at two-year-old Daniella, it would be hard to tell that she is a foster child of couple Joel and Noelle Marcaida of Lagro, Quezon City. Daniella is being nurtured and loved by the couple as if she was their own flesh and blood. After three years as a couple, Joel and Noelle are still continue reading : Foster care strengthens tie of family
Foster care strengthens tie of family
Looking at two-year-old Daniella, it would be hard to tell that she is a foster child of couple Joel and Noelle Marcaida of Lagro, Quezon City. Daniella is being nurtured and loved by the couple as if she was their own flesh and blood. After three years as a couple, Joel and Noelle are still continue reading : Foster care strengthens tie of family
DSWD, Rappler to hold forum on hunger
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and media partner Rappler are jointly organizing a forum entitled, “Aiming for #ZeroHunger” on Friday, November 14, at the Asian Institute of Management in Makati City. The forum aims to raise public awareness about the existence of hunger in the country and what can be done to continue reading : DSWD, Rappler to hold forum on hunger
Tanauan gets back on its feet after ‘Yolanda’
Tanauan, Leyte – To symbolize that normalcy is back in this town, a soft opening of the new town plaza and amphitheater was held on Saturday, November 8, after Typhoon Yolanda hit this municipality and damaged these vital structures here a year ago. It was led by Municipal Mayor Pelagio Tecson, Jr. and attended by continue reading : Tanauan gets back on its feet after ‘Yolanda’
Tanauan gets back on its feet after ‘Yolanda’
Tanauan, Leyte – To symbolize that normalcy is back in this town, a soft opening of the new town plaza and amphitheater was held on Saturday, November 8, after Typhoon Yolanda hit this municipality and damaged these vital structures here a year ago. It was led by Municipal Mayor Pelagio Tecson, Jr. and attended by continue reading : Tanauan gets back on its feet after ‘Yolanda’