The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics in the Asia-Pacific region with over 131,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV), according to the Department of Health (DOH). In Northern Mindanao, 436 new cases were reported from January to August 2023, with most cases involving males aged 15–34. With the alarming cases continue reading : DSWD 10 Champions HIV Awareness and Support in NorMin
RIACAT-VAWC intensifies efforts in 18-day campaign to end violence against women
Members of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Trafficking—Violence Against Women and Their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) recently distributed Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials at Agora and Gaisano Terminals in Cagayan de Oro City. The activity aimed to raise public awareness of key laws protecting women and children, including Republic Act (RA) 11313 (Safe Spaces Act), RA continue reading : RIACAT-VAWC intensifies efforts in 18-day campaign to end violence against women
KALAHI-CIDSS strengthens LGU partnership at LCE forum
Iloilo City—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) convened local chief executives (LCE) and other stakeholders to document experiences and gather recommendations for the continued implementation of the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). The program is closing its largest fund portfolio this year and will transition to continue reading : KALAHI-CIDSS strengthens LGU partnership at LCE forum
DSWD 10 ensures 4th quarter social pension distribution
The Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) Program of DSWD Field Office X (DSWD FO X) is now working towards completing payouts for the fourth quarter of 2024. To date, more than 150,000 beneficiaries across the provinces of Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon, Camiguin, and Misamis Oriental have already received their monthly stipends. Currently, payouts in Misamis Occidental are ongoing, as well continue reading : DSWD 10 ensures 4th quarter social pension distribution
Stunting, leading indicator in NorMin
Data from the 11th to 13th cycles of DSWD-10 Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) reveals that stunting is the leading indicator of malnutrition in Northern Mindanao. The result was presented during the Consultation Dialogue with Nutrition Action Officers, on October 16-17, 2024, at Malberry Suites, Cagayan de Oro City. This data was gathered through anthropometric assessments—height-for-age continue reading : Stunting, leading indicator in NorMin
DSWD-10 shares advanced HR Information System to DSWD CALABARZON
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 10 (DSWD-10) signed agreement allowing DSWD CALABARZON to use its new innovative information communication technology (ICT) system called Human Resource Portal for Employees and All Related Services (HR-PEARS). The agreement was signed on October 9, 2024, at Excelsior Hotel, Las Piñas City. DSWD-10’s advanced ICT system continue reading : DSWD-10 shares advanced HR Information System to DSWD CALABARZON
Panan-awon para sa sunod nga henerasyon
Hangtod karon, nagpabilin gihapon ang kakulangon sa classroom sa Pilipinas. Matod sa DepEd, nanginahanglan og PHP24billion matag tuig aron malukop ang kulang nga classroom nga kapin sa 165,000 sa tibuok Pilipinas. Isa ang Pualas Elementary School sa Baungon, Bukidnon nga nakasinati sa suliran, ug kini ang gitagaan og pagtagad sa komunidad sa ilang pagsalmot sa continue reading : Panan-awon para sa sunod nga henerasyon
ADB assesses 4Ps beneficiaries anew
Researchers from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have assessed the impact of implementing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The impact evaluation helped confirm the effectiveness of the 4Ps, a conditional cash transfer program of the national government, at various times. The researchers have conducted personal interviews and focus group discussions of selected 4Ps workers continue reading : ADB assesses 4Ps beneficiaries anew