Cagayan de Oro City | The Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) launched its 3rd-year Caravan and One-Stop Shop on September 4, 2024. The 2nd day of the caravan was focused on knowledge sharing and training given by different agencies to selected Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs). Roy Arthur Alamban, the Insurance Underwriter Designate continue reading : EPAHP X capacitates SLPAs towards strengthening the Food Security in the Country
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) participates in the launch of the Tri-City Special Justice Zone in Northern Mindanao, which includes Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City, and Ozamiz City. Representing the Department at the event were Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, Atty. Elaine F. Fallarcuna, DSWD FO X Assistant Regional Director for continue reading : DSWD joins launch of Tri-City Special Justice Zone in NorMin
Mylin Virador Tayapad, a finalist for the Department of Agriculture’s 2023 National Outstanding Rural Women award and a 4Ps beneficiary from Purok Baybay, Población, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, is dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of her fellow beneficiaries. As a farmer and entrepreneur, Tayapad leads the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) association in Lagonglong. The group continue reading : Cancer survivor empowers 4Ps women to boost income
The Canillo Family story in Bacolod, Lanao del Norte resonates with resilience, determination, and unwavering faith. The family, headed by Lydio and Jocelyn, stands as a beacon of hope in their community, inspiring others through their commitment to education, community service, and faith. Their journey began in 2008 when DSWD identified them as one of continue reading : UNIFAST makes 4Ps beneficiary finish study
The Macapodi Family’s journey in the village of Munai, a hinterland town in Lanao Del Norte province, has been inspiring. Namraida Guinla Macapodi, a former 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) beneficiary in Barangay Balintad, is a resilient mother of three who struggled to complement her husband’s income in sending their children to school. Namraida embarked continue reading : Education liberates former 4Ps Family from ignorance, poverty
With 1,469 projects completed across Northern Mindanao, the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services aims for the sustainability of projects and the institutionalization of its community-driven development (CDD) approach in partner local government units. To ensure the long-term impact of completed projects, the program trains partner stakeholders at the municipal and continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS advocates sustainability and institutionalization in program closing
Lanao del Norte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X (DSWD FO X) celebrates the lives of 38 centenarians from various provinces across Northern Mindanao, honoring their remarkable longevity and contributions to their communities. The honored centenarians came from Bukidnon (8), Camiguin (1), Lanao del Norte (6), Misamis Occidental (8), and continue reading : DSWD FO X honors 38 centenarians across NorMin
The four-year additional financing of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services National Community-Driven Development Program (Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP) in Northern Mindanao closed in the first semester with 1,466 projects completed across 48 municipalities, worth PHP954 million since 2021. The modality provided the highest portfolio of completed projects in Kalahi-CIDSS history continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS closes final leg of National Community-Driven Development Program
