MALNOURISHED NO MORE: CHILDREN’S NUTRITION STATUS IN NORMIN IMPROVED

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

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

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