There is 'gold' in Ube

When Jolly Quinto and Allan Mahinay of San Francisco, Quezon became beneficiaries of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in April 2014, their lives started to get better. Jolly is the President of Ube Harvesters Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K), while Allan headed the Sto. Niño Ube Producers Association, continue reading : There is 'gold' in Ube

There is 'gold' in Ube

When Jolly Quinto and Allan Mahinay of San Francisco, Quezon became beneficiaries of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in April 2014, their lives started to get better. Jolly is the President of Ube Harvesters Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K), while Allan headed the Sto. Niño Ube Producers Association, continue reading : There is 'gold' in Ube

Remote Zambo village fulfills dream school through people participation

Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur – Lack of education remains one of the biggest concerns in the Philippines, particularly for those living in remote villages. This was a problem that was all too real for the residents of Barangay Man-ilan in this town. Located almost 20 kilometers away from the main road,  Barangay Man-ilan can only continue reading : Remote Zambo village fulfills dream school through people participation

Remote Zambo village fulfills dream school through people participation

Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur – Lack of education remains one of the biggest concerns in the Philippines, particularly for those living in remote villages. This was a problem that was all too real for the residents of Barangay Man-ilan in this town. Located almost 20 kilometers away from the main road,  Barangay Man-ilan can only continue reading : Remote Zambo village fulfills dream school through people participation

DSWD leads 2014 Elderly Filipino Week

The country will pay tribute to the older persons’ sector during the celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week on October 1-7 to be led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in partnership with other government agencies, local government units (LGU), and non-government organizations (NGO). This year’s theme is  “Ang Nakatatanda ay Yaman, Katuwang continue reading : DSWD leads 2014 Elderly Filipino Week

Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries join nationwide family day, caravan

Pasig City — Even before the actual family day program started, the Philippine Sports Arena (formerly ULTRA) was roaring with fun as the close to 10,000 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries who gathered today for the National Family Day and Convergence Caravan expressed their support to the message of Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago Campaign of continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries join nationwide family day, caravan

Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries join nationwide family day, caravan

Pasig City — Even before the actual family day program started, the Philippine Sports Arena (formerly ULTRA) was roaring with fun as the close to 10,000 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries who gathered today for the National Family Day and Convergence Caravan expressed their support to the message of Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago Campaign of continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries join nationwide family day, caravan

DSWD to hold nationwide family day, caravan for Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries

For the first time, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries will gather simultaneously on Sunday, September 28,  in various venues nationwide for a National Family Day and Convergence Caravan.  The main event will be in the National Capital Region where almost 10,000 beneficiaries will gather at the Philippine Sports Arena, Pasig City while around 5,000 beneficiaries continue reading : DSWD to hold nationwide family day, caravan for Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries