The Regional Reception Center for the Youth (RRCY) celebrated Independence Day with the theme “KALAYAAN 2013: Ambagan Tungo sa Malawakang Kaunlaran” last June 11, 2013.  Various activities were conducted some of which included a lecture given by SPO2 Loudivina A. Fuentes from the  Philippine  National Police of Gingoog City which was participated in by 54  continue reading : RRCY CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY

One can see that Norminda and Merlyn’s smiles evidently reflected a sense of relief, peace, and deep appreciation to the government as they showed off their newly constructed houses that were funded through a shelter assistance provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. According to Norminda and Merlyn, it took perseverance, patience, and continue reading : ILIGANONS CONSTRUCT OWN HOMES THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

“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

Dubbed as the “Home of Future Millionaires,” the municipality of Malitbog certainly has a lot to boost of.  Located 40 kilometers from the regional capital-Cagayan de Oro City, Malitbog is home to a number of residents most of whom are actively engaged in agriculture. Along with its rich agricultural produce, it also has in its continue reading : MALITBOG SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS STRENGTHENED, NHTS-PR USED

  MANILA, Philippines – About 7.2 million children benefitting from the government’s conditional cash transfer (CCT) program were among the 21 million preschoolers, elementary and high school students who trooped to public schools during the opening of classes last week. Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman said the number of enrollees under the CCT program has continue reading : 7.2 M CCT children enrolled this school year

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

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 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