Mark Lester T. Echeveria, a Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary and a father of four children, now works as an Electrician in J.V. Angeles Construction Company in Sumilao, Bukidnon, after passing the NC II Assessment Exam on Electrical Installation Maintenance conducted by 1 AND ALL Technical School, one of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s partner continue reading : FEATURE: Visually Impaired Father, a certified Electrician

Rofa Mae Halina, an Out of School Youth from Barangay Tagdu, Mambajao, Camiguin, now owns here very own Homemade Longganisa business after completing a technical course on Food Processing, offered by 1 AND ALL Technical School through the support of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Sustainable Livelihood Program. Being the eldest child, Rofa continue reading : FEATURE: An Out of School Youth shapes her own livelihood

Manobo and Umayamnon Tribes celebrate their Graduation Day along with other one hundred thirty Indigenous Peoples who are recipient of the MCCT-IP or the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Indigenous People Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development on May 18, 2016 in the municipality of Quezon, Bukidnon. This was made possible through continue reading : PHOTO: Indigenous Peoples Celebrate their Graduation

Malaybalay City — The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Provincial Operations Office – Bukidnon commemorates its 5th year anniversary on May 10, 2016. This event is a celebration introduced by the provincial office under the leadership of Mr. Christopher Capinpin, the Provincial Link. “This initiative began in 2011 from a simple gathering of the continue reading : DSWD field workers convergence initiatives

“Sa mga lumipas na panahon, natutunan ko na ang pagtaguyod ng pamilya ay tulad din ng pamamahala ng gobyerno, na nangangailangan ng pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan upang makamit ang tagumpay (over the years, I learned that managing a family is like managing a government, it needs unity and cooperation to succeed), says Maribel Vertudazo, a 47 continue reading : FEATURE: A Mother, All-in for Development

Cagayan de Oro City — In in its aim to strengthen  public private relations and widen support to community development, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) awards Certificate of Accreditation to UNIFRUTTI Foundation Inc., after having satisfactorily complied with the qualification requirements of a legitimate Civil Society Organization (CSO) pursuant to the Joint continue reading : DSWD Welcomes New Partner in Community Development

Maramag, Bukidnon — In its aim to improve socio-economic condition of poor families through the Sustainable Livelihood Program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, conducts Employment Facilitation of beneficiaries who are graduates of technical courses. This was made possible through the supervision and support of the Philippine Employment Service Office (PESO) in the municipality continue reading : DSWD brings employment opportunities closer to the people through the Philippine Employment Service Office

Here’s some updates on the Augmentation Assistance for El Niño Affected Families in Region 10.