MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL — 59-year-old Maria Elena Pailden grew up with a disability that many would believe is a hindrance to leading and helping others. She could not walk. But for Elena, her disability is not an unfortunate condition, but rather an advantage to help her community in the municipality of Sinacaban, this province. Elena has continue reading : PWD Volunteer: My disability is not a hindrance to help
828 individuals in Lanao del Norte gained jobs through PAMANA
LANAO DEL NORTE – 828 individuals from various communities in this province has gained decent jobs through “Payapa ang Masaganang Pamayanan” (PAMANA) of the KALAHI CIDSS – National Community Driven Development (KC-NCDDP) implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. According to Teofreda Dingal, Regional Deputy Program Manager of the DSWD, said that these continue reading : 828 individuals in Lanao del Norte gained jobs through PAMANA
“Lupon Tagapamayapa” Peace Mediator brings women empowerment in community development
Cagayan de Oro– 50 year old Susan Sabaldan, deems that being a peace mediator in the community call for a commitment and devoted time in public service. Susan volunteered since April 2013 and assists in the implementation of KALAHI CIDSS – National Community-Driven Development Program in an urban community of Barangay Puntod, this city, despite continue reading : “Lupon Tagapamayapa” Peace Mediator brings women empowerment in community development
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council organized
Cagayan de Oro City – The Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (RJJWC) was recently organized with the facilitation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development held here September 3, 2014. The said organization also conducted its first meeting that includes an orientation on the features of Republic Act 10630, an act strengthening the continue reading : Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council organized
DSWD-10 shepherds KC-NCDDP Trainors
Cagayan de Oro–The Department of Social Welfare and Development conducted a ten-day Training of Trainors for its newly hired employees under KALAHI CIDSS-National Community Driven Development Program (KC-NCDDP), held here last September 22 to October 2, 2014. The objective of the activity was to orient, train and equip the new staff regarding information pertaining to continue reading : DSWD-10 shepherds KC-NCDDP Trainors
Pantawid Pamilya children from Normin joins National Children’s Congress
Three children from Northern Mindanao recently joined the National Children’s Congress (NCC) last October 22-26, 2014 sponsored by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Quezon City to observe Children’s Month slated every October. Exemplary Pantawid Pamilya Child winners Jinky Gomez, 14, Ilyn Jie Nestal, 14, and Kythe James Sanes, 9, recently joined other continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya children from Normin joins National Children’s Congress
Buwan ng Wika and Fiesta sa Nayon Conducted
The Regional Haven for Women, a residential facility managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development which provides protective and rehabilitative services to women who are victims of exploitation and abuse , recently celebrated the Buwan ng Wika and Fiesta sa Nayon in the Center. With the support of the staff and active participation continue reading : Buwan ng Wika and Fiesta sa Nayon Conducted
DSWDs women facility celebrates Family Day
The Regional Haven for Women in Northern Mindanao commemorated the Family Day celebration with this year’s theme , “Celebrating the Filipino Families: Resilient and Caring. Activities for the one day activity participated in by the residents and some invited family members included a mass officiated by Msgr. Florencio Salvador. This was then followed by a continue reading : DSWDs women facility celebrates Family Day