With the on-going issues we have with corruption in the government and with intrigues on government expenditures, especially in national agencies, one could wonder if whether there is still but one politician or government agency who/that is still true to their calling. People say that once you are part of a blemished system, you also continue reading : SENIOR CITIZENS ENSURE TRANSPARENCY OF GOVERNMENT PROJECTS

Ms. Helen D. Mabanta is a mother of five. With her meager income from her small backyard farm and her husband, Rolando’s income from working for the Cash-For-Work program of the Department of Public Works and Highways, they have tried providing their kids their basic needs, especially with their educational necessities. The couple is proudest continue reading : A MOTHER’S FIGHT TO ENSURE HER CHILDRENS’ FUTURE

More and more individuals have been served with the DSWD’s Food for Work Program as the Department’s relief efforts for Task Force Yolanda gears up on its 3rd week of operations. The Food for Work Program is intended to aid victims of Typhoon Yolanda all over affected areas in Region 8 in exchange for services continue reading : DSWD’s FOOD FOR WORK A BREATH OF FRESH AIR FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS

After Yolanda hit Tacloban, the Cagabhion family almost decided not to go back to the devastated city. They could not imagine how they were able to escape death. Three days after Yolanda severely hit Tacloban and the rest of Leyte, the Cagabhion familiy were among those who patiently waited in line to get a free continue reading : HOPE AND LIGHT AFTER DARKNESS

One of the lead Agencies that have always been at its peak in implementing programs geared towards the wellness of every Filipino citizen is the Department of Health.  Parallel to the Agency’ objectives are their desire to provide affordable and quality health services to the marginalized population especially the elderly and Persons With Disabilities. In continue reading : Department Of Health Extends Services To Senior Citizens Through Utilization Of Listahanan Data

TACLOBAN CITY – More and more cities and municipalities are being reached by the relief operations of the Department of Social Welfare and Development by ensuring proper coordination with the different Local Government Units affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda. DSWD is working double time in sending food packs and non-food relief goods (tents, mattresses, mosquito continue reading : DSWD FAST TRACKS RELIEF OPERATION

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X has successfully hosted two (2) National Training Workshop held at Cagayan de Oro City, last November 18-22, 2013. The Training-Workshop on Property Records for Equipment Monitoring and Inventory System (PREMIS) was participated by the Luzon Cluster. With an introduction of the newly designed PREMIS, the continue reading : DSWD-X HOSTS TWO NATIONAL MANAGEMENT TRAININGS

“Kanus-a man ta manghawa dinhi, Ma? (when are we leaving, Ma?)” Rasmiah Asi’s five-year-old daughter asked as she was laying her head on her mother’s lap. They were at the bleachers watching her brothers running around the basketball court without any slippers on. “Let just wait for God’s time, dear. (Hulatan lang nato ang panahon continue reading : HOME, NOT WAR