Catarman, Camiguin Province – Rising above any adversity is a daunting task for most people; it takes sheer will and determination, and a little help from your community. Northern Mindanao region has come a long way in empowering women and instill the volunteerism in the communities. Charina Torayno, 34, from Purok 4, Kompol, Catarman town, continue reading : Camiguin Woman Finds Respect Among Peers, Insists Gender Equality Alleviates Poverty
Yolanda-hit municipality paves way for modern day ‘Bayanihan’
Sagay, Camiguin Province – Typhoon Yolanda, internationally known as Haiyan, affected a small town in this province but has paved way for heroines to arise, the spirit of volunteerism becoming evident more than ever. Alfonsa Salva, 52, of Alangilan, Sagay town, Camiguin volunteered to spearhead the construction of a flood control structure along the continue reading : Yolanda-hit municipality paves way for modern day ‘Bayanihan’
Listahanan Posts Initial List of Poor Households
Northern Mindanao- The Department of Social Welfare and Development through the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction or Listahanan have started posting initial lists of poor households in the five provinces of the region. This is relative to the validation phase of the Second Round Assessment wherein Initial lists of poor households, based continue reading : Listahanan Posts Initial List of Poor Households
DSWD strengthens prevention initiatives against child pornography
Cagayan de Oro — Being one of the regions with the highest number of cases in child pornography, Northern Mindanao will be more vigilant in looking out for its children from pedophiles and syndicates, especially those using children to the internet for profit. The Department of Social Welfare and Development here and other DSWD offices continue reading : DSWD strengthens prevention initiatives against child pornography
DSWD bares drug abuse prevention program for families
Cagayan de Oro — The Department of Social Welfare and Development recently introduced to local government units in Northern Mindanao the Family Drug Abuse Prevention Programme (FDAPP) which is designed to educate and prepare families and communities about the adverse effects of drug abuse. The FDAPP targets families whose members feel inadequate in their respective family continue reading : DSWD bares drug abuse prevention program for families
LBP sets to pay cash grants of Pantawid Pamilya
Cagayan de Oro City — After receiving issues on the delayed release of cash grants for the beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) is set to pay beneficiaries this November. In its advisory send to the Finance Unit of Pantawid Pamilya of DSWD Field Office 10 today, LBP said continue reading : LBP sets to pay cash grants of Pantawid Pamilya