After the DOH-7 completed the requirements for the Listahanan data sharing, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII through its National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) handed over the Listahanan data to the Department of Health (DOH) region 7. The NHTS-PR is a database and an information management system continue reading : DSWD 7 hands over the Listahanan data to DOH 7
Pantawid mother finishes school, now a licensed professional teacher
As early as 17 years old, Ma. Lyn V. Bustillo of Masulog, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental has already tasted the rigorous life and struggles of a mother. Getting pregnant at an early age has regrettably saddened not just Ma. Lyn but her parents as well, who would have wanted her to get a degree before continue reading : Pantawid mother finishes school, now a licensed professional teacher
SWINE RAISING: A Story of Success in Cang-agong
A group of men and women has managed a swine raising business in Barangay Cang-agong, Siquijor, Siquijor. They called themselves Cang-agong Sustainable Livelihood Association (CSLA). Situated in the mountains of Siquijor town, Cang-agong is about 12 kilometers away from the town proper and is considered to be one of the remote areas in the island. continue reading : SWINE RAISING: A Story of Success in Cang-agong
DSWD-7 distributes aid to displaced families in Manjuyod
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in region 7 distributed family food packs and hygiene kits to the 300 internally displaced families affected by the armed encounter between the government forces and members of the rebel groups in Sitio Kabugtong, Barangay Bantolinao in Manjuyod, Negros Oriental. According to DSWD-7 Regional Director Rebecca P. Geamala, continue reading : DSWD-7 distributes aid to displaced families in Manjuyod
DSWD-7 bags SLP Sulong Bayanihan 2019 awards
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII bagged 2 awards in the recently concluded Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Sulong Bayanihan 2019 held in Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City. The first Sulong Bayanihan 2019 national competition was held on June 17-19, 2019. The 3-day activity aims to showcase the program’s milestones in terms of continue reading : DSWD-7 bags SLP Sulong Bayanihan 2019 awards
DSWD help fathers become better “ERPAT”
Responsible, great provider, protector. These are some of the qualities of a good father that comes to our mind. Yet in these times of uncertainties, some father unfortunately failed to protect or provide for their families because of circumstances or probably because of sheer ignorance. The participation of fathers in the lives of the child continue reading : DSWD help fathers become better “ERPAT”
DSWD turns over E-Sikad to SLP Association in Argao
Investment scams have been spreading like wildfire in the news and media nowadays. But there’s one investment that truly benefits the people. The DSWD’s investment in empowering people through Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). The first in Cebu, according to Mrs. Rizalina L. Patindol, regional coordinator of SLP, the Electric Sikad Project or ESIKAD was given continue reading : DSWD turns over E-Sikad to SLP Association in Argao
Pantawid Pamilya families benefit from gardening
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) partner-beneficiaries have benefited from their communal and backyard gardening projects. Communal Garden in Balilihan The Balilihan Farmers Marketing Cooperative (BFMC) has grown vegetables in a communal garden for almost four years now. The cooperative’s 24 active members are composed of five (5) 4Ps beneficiaries and 19 non-4Ps beneficiaries. According continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya families benefit from gardening
DSWD-7, Habitat turnover another 194 shelter units in 5 LGUs of Bohol
Another 194 units of Modified Core Shelter Assistance Project (MCSAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 in partnership with the Habitat for Humanity Philippines have been officially turned over to residents of Sagbayan, Catigbian, Carmen, Balilihan and Tubigon, Bohol yesterday, 6th of June 2019. To address the loss of shelter of continue reading : DSWD-7, Habitat turnover another 194 shelter units in 5 LGUs of Bohol
Talibon SLPA operates Bigasan ng Bayan, partners with KOICA
In October 2014, the DSWD SLP organized the Poblacion Self-Employment Assistance tungo sa Kaunlaran (SEA-K) in Barangay Poblacion, Talibon, Bohol. It is composed of sixty-six (66) members, who are all Pantawid partner beneficiaries. Most of the members are fishermen and the others have managed their individual mini sari-sari store in their houses. These are the continue reading : Talibon SLPA operates Bigasan ng Bayan, partners with KOICA