“Aduna gihapoy pag-asa para sa mga komunidad nga anaay kagubot (there is still hope for armed-conflict communities),” says Malik Macabato, barangay chairman of Tingintingin, Kauswagan, this province. In 2008, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front attacked the 4th class municipality that affected hundreds of families in various barangays, inclu ing Tingintingin, a community 12 kilometers away continue reading : From Arms to Farms: Former rebel puts faith back in government
Kalahi-CIDSS PROVIDING PROMISING FUTURE FOR THE YOUTH OF TOMORROW
“Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan.” (The youth is the hope of the nation.) A cliché of sorts that has been used again and again for generations to emphasize the important role of the youth in nation building. Well, who else would inherit the future? Certainly the youth of today. But the question looming in continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS PROVIDING PROMISING FUTURE FOR THE YOUTH OF TOMORROW
Dialogue on DSWD’s Supplementary Feeding and Social Pension conducted
Cagayan de Oro City – 204 representatives from various towns in Northern Mindanao joined in the consultation dialogue held here last May 23-24, 2013, where the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X presented the updates of its Supplementary Feeding Program and Social Pension Program. Composed of 71 municipal accountants, 40 Local State continue reading : Dialogue on DSWD’s Supplementary Feeding and Social Pension conducted
DSWD clarifies issues on distribution of Emergency Shelter Assistance
Cagayan de Oro City – To answer queries made by Sendong survivors of Barangay Consolacion, this City, on the selection of beneficiaries and distribution of the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA), the Department of Social Welfare and Development clarifies the assistance can only be provided through certain qualifications. Under Administrative Order No. 17, Series of 2010, continue reading : DSWD clarifies issues on distribution of Emergency Shelter Assistance
139 youths graduate from Cash for Training
139 youths from the towns of Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Claveria, Balingasag, and Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental recently graduated from the Cash for Training, a joint program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. Training courses completed by the students included Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Electrical Installation and Maintenance continue reading : 139 youths graduate from Cash for Training