The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will remove persistent non-compliant beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). This after the approval of the National Advisory Council (NAC) Resolution 1 series of 2021, “Adopting the Guidelines for the Removal of Persistently Non-Compliant Beneficiaries in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).” Republic Act (RA) continue reading : DSWD-7 to remove persistent non-compliant 4Ps beneficiaries
DSWD holds first 4Ps graduation ceremony
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 7 held the first graduation ceremony of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Central Visayas on April 21 in Daanbantayan, Cebu. The town has 152 families who graduate from the program. Of these numbers, 103 families have already reached level three of well-being or have risen from continue reading : DSWD holds first 4Ps graduation ceremony
Fisherman’s change of heart inspires many
Awful and wretched. These are the words that Federico Ellut would describe his life. But he changed for the better when he started his relationship with God. “Kaniadto, miserable gayud akong kinabuhi. Halos tanang bisyo sa kalibotan siguro na-agian nako sama sa sugal ug inom (Before, I had a miserable life. Almost all vices in continue reading : Fisherman’s change of heart inspires many
Family graduates from 4Ps; now serving the community
Despite not being able to finish education, the couple Amancio Saac and Remegia Saac have instilled in their children the importance of education. “Lisud gayud ang among kahimtang sa una kay wala gayud mi regular nga income sa akong bana apan naninguha kami pinaagi sa pagpananom ug pagbuhi og mga hayop aron mabaligya namo (Our continue reading : Family graduates from 4Ps; now serving the community
DSWD-7 expands partnership for the FDS On-the-Air
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII expanded its media coverage reach for the Family Development Session (FDS) through partnership with National Nutrition Council’s (NNC-7) Nutriskwela community radio stations. The FDS On-the-Air could be heard over three Nutriskwela community radio stations in Central Visayas such as Radyo Kaigsoonan in Zamboanguita, Negros continue reading : DSWD-7 expands partnership for the FDS On-the-Air
Social work: A work of heart
Shiela Flor Gordo was a third-year high school student when she came across a television documentary featuring a relief operation for the indigenous people. At that very moment, Shiela Flor has envisioned herself to help the less fortunate. Fueled with a sense of purpose and passion, she studied Bachelor of Science in Social Work at continue reading : Social work: A work of heart
Service shines over anxiety
The Department of Social Welfare and Development, with its mandate to provide help to the poor, marginalized, and disadvantaged individuals, has housed many workers who offer themselves genuinely and tirelessly to embody the core values of public service and to provide guidance and protection to the people. One of these workers is Regine Imee Gardoce, continue reading : Service shines over anxiety
Miralyn Basallo: Serving the community, one person at a time
“Ang pagtabang sa ubang tawo ug komunidad mabuhat nato sa lain-laing pamaagi. Mabata man o matigulang, nakahuman ka eskwela o wala, tanan ta adunay kapasidad nga makatabang. Kung unsa nga pamaagi sa pagtabang, naa na sa atong desisyon. Ang importante kini kinasingkasing nga pagtabang ug walay gihuwat nga bayad (Helping other people and the community continue reading : Miralyn Basallo: Serving the community, one person at a time
DSWD suspends 4Ps beneficiaries doing illegal activities
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will suspend Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries engaging any prohibited acts based on Memorandum Circular 38 or the Guidelines on the Commission of Prohibited Acts by Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Beneficiaries during State of Calamity or National Emergency. The DSWD recently released the memorandum circular to provide continue reading : DSWD suspends 4Ps beneficiaries doing illegal activities
A Solo Parent Journey Towards Healing
It was already thirteen (13) years ago when Jocelyn Pacure experienced the pain she had to endure in her life. As Jocelyn recalled that fateful day when her husband died, she was devastated and clueless on what to do next. “Ang akong bana nga si Elmer nagtrabaho isip usa ka OFW sa Saudi Arabia aron continue reading : A Solo Parent Journey Towards Healing