Kapalong, Davao del Norte – In an effort to prepare women-beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program for micro-enterprise endeavors, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), is facilitating vocational and technical enhancement skills training for them. In this town, 31 Pantawid Pamilya women recently completed Cookery National Certificate II continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya women train on cookery
DSWD-UNWFP project prepares LGUs to deal with hunger during disasters
Atok, Benguet – Endless rows of vegetables greet the traveller to this scenic mountain town, located more than 7,000 feet above sea level. The panoramic scenery of mountains shrouded in thick veils of fog and the piercing cold entice one to pause and bask in the serenity and peaceful ambiance. Seeing an abundance of vegetables which continue reading : DSWD-UNWFP project prepares LGUs to deal with hunger during disasters
UNICEF’s unconditional cash grants to benefit Pantawid Pamilya families in E. Visayas
MANILA, 30 July 2014—The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), will extend financial assistance to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Eastern Samar who were worst affected by super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. UNICEF’s Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program will benefit 5,801 4Ps households in Eastern continue reading : UNICEF’s unconditional cash grants to benefit Pantawid Pamilya families in E. Visayas
Aussie officials admire DSWD beneficiaries’ efficient use of funds
Sibagat, Agusan del Sur – Australian officials expressed their admiration to the beneficiaries of Kapitbisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community Driven Development Project (KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP) for their judicious use of project funds. This came after the foreign officials visited earlier this month the KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP project site in this town continue reading : Aussie officials admire DSWD beneficiaries’ efficient use of funds
From a ‘simple mother’ to an empowered woman
Quezon City – “Ako noon ay isang simpleng ina lamang, na hindi alam kung paano ko matutulungan ang aking asawa upang maitaguyod ang mag pangangailangan ng aming pamilya. Ngunit salamat sa programang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino, marami akong natutunan na mga bagay na ngayon ay nagagamit ko para sa pag-unlad ng aming buhay (I was a continue reading : From a ‘simple mother’ to an empowered woman
Almost 100 beneficiaries from Pasay receive safer homes
Pasay City – After many years of living dangerously along the Tripa de Gallina creek in this city, Gildo Cajuntoy and his family will now have their own home, safe from floods and fires common in informal settlements. The Cajuntoy Family is one of the 98 informal settler- families (ISFs) from Brgy. 156, Tripa de continue reading : Almost 100 beneficiaries from Pasay receive safer homes
Vegetable farmer harvests the fruits of his labor
T’boli, South Cotabato – Caretaker and vegetable farmer, Johnny Tolentino, never imagined himself to be a never imagined one day, he would be called an expert in agriculture. Manong Dyoni, as he is fondly called, was in disbelief when the local government informed him that he was chosen to be the municipal agricultural technician. Manong continue reading : Vegetable farmer harvests the fruits of his labor
Agcons due north
Conner, Apayao –She does not know how to read and write but through hard work and perseverance she successfully fulfilled her dreams. Intan was born into a poor family from Jolo, Sulu. She never had formal education and, at an early age, had to work to support her family. At 15, she married Hiyawata Agcon, with continue reading : Agcons due north
From challenges to changes
To embrace it with optimism is what the 33-year-old Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiary Atiya Enting Jumdail always does whenever she faces a new challenge on her life. She says that every challenge that comes her way brings a perfect opportunity to learn through change. To her, learning through challenges is a strategy that has long continue reading : From challenges to changes
DSWD embarks on massive info campaign to highlight 'change'
The core poverty reduction programs being implemented by the national government, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, (DSWD) has changed the lives of millions of beneficiaries nationwide. Their stories showcasing hope, courage, and determination to rise above poverty are chronicled in testimonies attesting to how the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, Kapitbisig Laban sa continue reading : DSWD embarks on massive info campaign to highlight 'change'
