10,361 children in Northern Mindanao are now reported healthy again by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Previously reported as “malnourished” by the DSWD a year ago through its health assessment, the nutrition status of these children, coming from the five provinces of the region, has now normalized at present. DSWD’s report revealed that continue reading : MALNOURISHED NO MORE: CHILDREN’S NUTRITION STATUS IN NORMIN IMPROVED
RRCY CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY
The Regional Reception Center for the Youth (RRCY) celebrated Independence Day with the theme “KALAYAAN 2013: Ambagan Tungo sa Malawakang Kaunlaran” last June 11, 2013. Various activities were conducted some of which included a lecture given by SPO2 Loudivina A. Fuentes from the Philippine National Police of Gingoog City which was participated in by 54 continue reading : RRCY CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY
ILIGANONS CONSTRUCT OWN HOMES THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
One can see that Norminda and Merlyn’s smiles evidently reflected a sense of relief, peace, and deep appreciation to the government as they showed off their newly constructed houses that were funded through a shelter assistance provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. According to Norminda and Merlyn, it took perseverance, patience, and continue reading : ILIGANONS CONSTRUCT OWN HOMES THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Kalahi-CIDSS PROVIDING PROMISING FUTURE FOR THE YOUTH OF TOMORROW
“Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan.” (The youth is the hope of the nation.) A cliché of sorts that has been used again and again for generations to emphasize the important role of the youth in nation building. Well, who else would inherit the future? Certainly the youth of today. But the question looming in continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS PROVIDING PROMISING FUTURE FOR THE YOUTH OF TOMORROW
MALITBOG SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS STRENGTHENED, NHTS-PR USED
Dubbed as the “Home of Future Millionaires,” the municipality of Malitbog certainly has a lot to boost of. Located 40 kilometers from the regional capital-Cagayan de Oro City, Malitbog is home to a number of residents most of whom are actively engaged in agriculture. Along with its rich agricultural produce, it also has in its continue reading : MALITBOG SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS STRENGTHENED, NHTS-PR USED
7.2 M CCT children enrolled this school year
MANILA, Philippines – About 7.2 million children benefitting from the government’s conditional cash transfer (CCT) program were among the 21 million preschoolers, elementary and high school students who trooped to public schools during the opening of classes last week. Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman said the number of enrollees under the CCT program has continue reading : 7.2 M CCT children enrolled this school year
Dialogue on DSWD’s Supplementary Feeding and Social Pension conducted
Cagayan de Oro City – 204 representatives from various towns in Northern Mindanao joined in the consultation dialogue held here last May 23-24, 2013, where the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X presented the updates of its Supplementary Feeding Program and Social Pension Program. Composed of 71 municipal accountants, 40 Local State continue reading : Dialogue on DSWD’s Supplementary Feeding and Social Pension conducted