“Malaki po talaga ang pagpapahalaga ko sa edukasyon. Hindi po naging hadlang ang kahirapan ng aking pamilya upang hindi ko pagbutihin ang aking pag-aaral (I really value education. My family’s poverty is never a hindrance to my desire to make good in my studies).” This was emphasized by Angelo Urbano Caigas, 12, of Navotas City, during continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya kid excels in school, wins regional search for exemplary child
Sec. Soliman addresses participants of int’l conference on disaster response, calls on better coordination
“In disaster operations, trust is the foundation of an effective working relation.” This was the thrust of the message of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman earlier this week to the participants of the Disaster Response Government Dialogue Global Conference hosted by the Philippine Government in partnership with the Indian Ocean continue reading : Sec. Soliman addresses participants of int’l conference on disaster response, calls on better coordination
Pantawid Pamilya children-beneficiaries become active child rights advocates
In a room full of children, 12-year-old Joshua Estonilo, a Grade VI student from Western Bicutan, Pasig City, easily stands out. Soft-spoken yet articulate, Joshua was chosen as winner of the Search for the Huwarang Bata ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino in the National Capital Region (NCR). The annual search is held in connection with the continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya children-beneficiaries become active child rights advocates
Healthier life awaits day care kids through feeding program
Five year-old Ian Pal is a picture of a healthy, happy child. He was playful all the time that he and his grandfather, Pedro Pal, Jr., were waiting for their turn to speak before officials and staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during their flag ceremony on Moday at the Central continue reading : Healthier life awaits day care kids through feeding program
DSWD press statement on damaged goods for Mayon evacuees
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed regret over the inclusion of 33 food packs containing spoiled canned goods and expired noodles in the 22,350 food packs distributed to Mayon evacuees over the weekend, adding that they will immediately be replaced so as not to compromise the food needs of the people. The Department however continue reading : DSWD press statement on damaged goods for Mayon evacuees
DSWD extends livelihood aid to family of robbed young pandesal vendor
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now processing the provision of P10,000 livelihood assistance to the family of the 11-year old pandesal vendor who was robbed of his P200 earnings by still unidentified man in Caloocan City last week. “The assistance will be released within the week to enable the family to start continue reading : DSWD extends livelihood aid to family of robbed young pandesal vendor
CCT is an investment on kids’ future, effect on poverty is not immediate—Sec. Dinky
Responding to questions on the impact of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program posed yesterday during the Finance Committee hearing for the proposed budget of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for 2015, Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that the program is not meant as a poverty reduction effort that will be felt immediately by continue reading : CCT is an investment on kids’ future, effect on poverty is not immediate—Sec. Dinky
Pedals of hope
Valle Hermoso, Negros Oriental- After losing her husband in a fatal accident four years ago, Helen Balasabas Ombrero, 47, has doubled her efforts to fulfill her responsibilities to her six children. Such is a huge task for a petite mother who stands 4’10 tall, but Helen is not complaining. Helen earns a living by doing continue reading : Pedals of hope
DSWD, NDRRMC turn over relief supplies to Albay
Guinobatan, Albay – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman flew here over the weekend to witness the turn over of food packs and other relief supplies to Albay Province. The relief supplies were brought to this town through the Ligtas Mayon Caravan organized by the DSWD and the National Disaster Risk continue reading : DSWD, NDRRMC turn over relief supplies to Albay
Humanitarian caravan for Mayon evacuees now on the way to Albay
Some P9.4-million worth of food packs and other non-food items are now on their way to Guinobatan, Albay via the Ligtas Mayon Caravan organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other member-agencies of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). A fleet of 36 trucks from DSWD and the continue reading : Humanitarian caravan for Mayon evacuees now on the way to Albay
