All eyes were riveted on a tall, slender, beautiful lady as she narrated during the flag raising ceremony of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office yesterday, how the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program became the instrument of positive change in her life, and that of her family. With her regal carriage and continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya mother epitomizes beauty from within, becomes role model in the community
Light moment with PNoy and Sec. Dinky
A light moment with President Benigno S. Aquino III, DSWD Sec. Corazon Juliano-Soliman and the tireless red brigade of DSWD Field Office VIII after the Early Recovery Program Launch in Boronangan, Eastern Samar this morning. PNoy and Sec. Soliman led the distribution of shelter and hygiene kits from DSWD and the International Organization for Migration continue reading : Light moment with PNoy and Sec. Dinky
Water system built through DSWD program puts a new song in the hearts of residents in Catanduanes town
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent,” says Victor Hugo. This cannot be truer for Flordeliz Olesco, a 67-year-old retired teacher from Barangay Ananong in Viga, Catanduanes, who found herself writing a song as a way to show her gratitude when her community finally got a water continue reading : Water system built through DSWD program puts a new song in the hearts of residents in Catanduanes town
Rehab assistance to Zamboanga siege victims continues – Sec. Soliman
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman recently visited Zamboanga City to monitor the progress of the rehabilitation efforts for those affected by the siege that happened in the city on September 2013. “I want to personally ensure everyone that no one is forgotten. We from the national government, with all our continue reading : Rehab assistance to Zamboanga siege victims continues – Sec. Soliman
DSWD to launch campaign on giving children in conflict with the law a chance to change
“Children in conflict with the law (CICL) deserve a second chance to become productive members of society.” This is the message of the three cinema plugs produced by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) which shall be launched on Saturday, December 20. The three cinema plugs are part of the “Give a Second continue reading : DSWD to launch campaign on giving children in conflict with the law a chance to change
“Kaligtasan ng mga bata, pahalagahan ngayong kapaskuhan” Stop child mendicancy – DSWD
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman urged the public to make this Christmas season safe for children by refraining from giving any amount of money to those caroling on the streets. Children begging for alms in the guise of caroling on the streets is a common scene this holiday season. DSWD continue reading : “Kaligtasan ng mga bata, pahalagahan ngayong kapaskuhan” Stop child mendicancy – DSWD
33,000 DSWD-identified poor fisherfolk to get livelihood aid
More than 33,000 poor fisherfolk identified through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Listahanan shall be prioritized in a livelihood support program of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR). The program, known as the Targeted Actions to Reduce Poverty and General Economic Transformation (TARGET) in the fishery sector, aims to provide continue reading : 33,000 DSWD-identified poor fisherfolk to get livelihood aid
Taho vendor, wife proud to send dozen kids to school, named as NCR’s model family
“Ang magandang bagay sa edukasyon ay isa itong pamana na hindi kailanman maaagaw sa iyo (The beautiful thing about education is that it is a legacy no one can take away from you).” This is the principle adhered to by couple Abdon Palarca, 53, a taho vendor, and Estrelita Palarca, 49, of Malanday, Marikina City, continue reading : Taho vendor, wife proud to send dozen kids to school, named as NCR’s model family
DSWD receives donation from Japan gov't for 'Ruby' survivors
“In times of need, we express our gratitude to friends like the Japanese Government for donating goods which will help us as we begin the early recovery phase of our disaster operations in Typhoon Ruby-hit areas.” This was the statement of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman during the signing ceremony continue reading : DSWD receives donation from Japan gov't for 'Ruby' survivors
Disaster assessment teams to be deployed in ‘Ruby’-hit areas
The Typhoon Ruby Response Pillar of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) has created Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) teams to assess damages caused by the typhoon in Regions IV-B, VI, and VIII. Aside from damage assessment, their tasks also include gathering of information on the hard-to-reach affected areas, to ensure continue reading : Disaster assessment teams to be deployed in ‘Ruby’-hit areas
