As part of the advocacy efforts of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Action Team on Violence Against Women and Children (RIACAT-VAWC) recently conducted an orientation on HIV-AIDS to local Pantawid Links.

Participated in by the Provincial,Municipal, and City Links from all over the region, the orientation was aimed to raise their awareness on HIV/AIDS, its modes of transmission, and its impact to the community.

The Pantawid Links being at the frontline of constantly engaging with the people in the communities forms a big part in advocating and informing the public specially the Pantawid beneficiaries on relevant issues like HIV/AIDS (Human Immuno Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) .

The participants are expected to conduct advocacy activities also to the Pantawid beneficiaries in their respective areas of assignment.

In Northern Mindanao, Davao (5%) and Cagayan de Oro City(4.7%)ranked the fourth and the fifth with the highest HIV/AIDS cases nationwide.

Written by Mitzie S.Santiago, DSWD

As part of strengthening the relationship between and among the residents and the staff, the Regional Haven for Women in Northern Mindanao recently conducted a self-care resiliency workshop and family conferencing activity.

Facilitated by Dr. Miguela Napiere, Dean of Graduate School in one of the colleges in the region, the clients were oriented on what self-care is and resiliency per se.

Another highlight of the activity was also the conduct of family conference .

Center residents also had the opportunity to share what they have learned from the trainings on livelihood and showcase their talents to their fellow residents.

The outing and bonding activity also added to the highlight of the the Center’s’activity. This venue, aside from being a regular quarterly activity also provides the opportunity for the clients and the staff to get to know each other better which can be helpful in the client’s rehabilitation and preparation for their eventual mainstreaming in society .

Written by Mitzie S.Santiago,DSWD

Cagayan de Oro City – As part of advocating transparency in identifying families in need of special protection, Listahanan recently conducted a Photo Contest dubbed as the Listahanan at Work : Identifying Families in Need of Special Protection .

In Northern Mindanao, out of twenty finalists, ten were qualified for the final judging of photo entries. Each participant was required to submit at least three photos .

Headed by Assistant Regional Director for Administration,Mr.Manuel Borres, panel of Judges included virtual artist/photographer Mr.Pennessencio Estarte (Ateneo de Cagayan) , Mr.Froilan Gallardo(photojournalist), Ms. Recthie Paculba (PIA 10), and Lifestyle Photographer ,Mr.John Ian Udang.
Photos were also posted at the Regional facebook page as part of advocating it through the social media as gathering of “Likes” per photo was part of the judging.

The Photo Contest was also aimed to raise the awareness and understanding of the public on the activities involved in the Second Round Assessment.

An orientation on Listahanan and mechanics for the contest and study tour were conducted to the participants as part of the photo contest.

Listahanan is the government’s data management system that identifies who and where the poor households are through the conduct of the assessment in households all over the region .

The Listahanan Second Round Assessment is currently being conducted nationwide with 793,989 households targetted for assessment in the region.

Written by Mitzie S. Santiago,DSWD