National Community-Driven Development Program to prioritize ‘Yolanda’-hit areas

The Philippine government will launch on June 23 in Ormoc City the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community-Driven Development (KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP) that will empower communities in over 800 municipalities nationwide to participate in the planning, budgeting and implementation of community-level projects that help reduce poverty. Implemented by the Department continue reading : National Community-Driven Development Program to prioritize ‘Yolanda’-hit areas

National Community-Driven Development Program to prioritize ‘Yolanda’-hit areas

The Philippine government will launch on June 23 in Ormoc City the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community-Driven Development (KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP) that will empower communities in over 800 municipalities nationwide to participate in the planning, budgeting and implementation of community-level projects that help reduce poverty. Implemented by the Department continue reading : National Community-Driven Development Program to prioritize ‘Yolanda’-hit areas

Make life right for children – Sec. Soliman

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman enjoined concerned sectors to properly implement Republic Act (RA) 10630 or  the “Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines” to ensure that children in conflict with the law (CICL) will get the proper justice due them. Sec. Soliman made this appeal during yesterday’s ceremonial signing continue reading : Make life right for children – Sec. Soliman

Make life right for children – Sec. Soliman

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman enjoined concerned sectors to properly implement Republic Act (RA) 10630 or  the “Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines” to ensure that children in conflict with the law (CICL) will get the proper justice due them. Sec. Soliman made this appeal during yesterday’s ceremonial signing continue reading : Make life right for children – Sec. Soliman

DSWD sets up transitory sites for Zambo stand off survivors

Zamboanga City – To provide a safer place for families affected by the clash between the military and the Moro National Liberation Front-Misuari Faction in September 2013, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established seven transitory sites in this city. These are the Joaquin F. Enriquez Sports complex (JFESC) Grandstand Bunkhouses, Tulungatung continue reading : DSWD sets up transitory sites for Zambo stand off survivors

DSWD sets up transitory sites for Zambo stand off survivors

Zamboanga City – To provide a safer place for families affected by the clash between the military and the Moro National Liberation Front-Misuari Faction in September 2013, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established seven transitory sites in this city. These are the Joaquin F. Enriquez Sports complex (JFESC) Grandstand Bunkhouses, Tulungatung continue reading : DSWD sets up transitory sites for Zambo stand off survivors

Learning in tents

Schools are children’s second home. It is in school where they discover new things, develop their skills, unleash their potentials, and strive to achieve their dreams. But what if both their house and school got destroyed? Should it stop them from learning and dreaming? For the children of Bantayan Island, it should not. On the continue reading : Learning in tents

Learning in tents

Schools are children’s second home. It is in school where they discover new things, develop their skills, unleash their potentials, and strive to achieve their dreams. But what if both their house and school got destroyed? Should it stop them from learning and dreaming? For the children of Bantayan Island, it should not. On the continue reading : Learning in tents

DSWD leads signing of revised rules strengthening juvenile justice welfare system

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) will sign today, Monday, June 16, the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9344 as amended by Republic Act 10630 also known as an “Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines, amending for the purpose Republic continue reading : DSWD leads signing of revised rules strengthening juvenile justice welfare system

DSWD releases P71.7 M aid for ‘Yolanda’ victims in Northern Cebu town

Cebu City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas released  P71.7  million for the implementation of Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-for-Work (CFW) program in Madridejos, a town in Northern Cebu which was affected by Typhoon Yolanda. DSWD –Field Office VII Director Mercedita Jabagat turned over the check to Madridejos Mayor continue reading : DSWD releases P71.7 M aid for ‘Yolanda’ victims in Northern Cebu town