The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with other member-agencies of the Task Group Face Mask (TG FM), continues to distribute free reusable face masks for the poor constituents of various local government units (LGUs). A total of 1,125,000 pieces of cloth face masks were turned over to Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” continue reading : DSWD, members of TG FM continue to distribute free face masks for poor families
Lovermin Villasis—a story of empowerment
Lovermin Villasis is an all-around construction worker. As unique as his name is, his dedication to DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS is hard to find. In the municipality of San Fernando, Bukidnon, Lovermin is infamous for spearheading KALAHI-CIDSS sub-projects. He’s built/repaired water systems and a three-classroom school building for Indigenous People learners. Each sub-project has a heartfelt story continue reading : Lovermin Villasis—a story of empowerment
115M worth COVID-19 response projects to benefit 6 towns in Bukidnon from DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS
132 barangays in six municipalities of Bukidnon will implement COVID-19 response projects this year under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community-Driven Development Program (Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP). Still adopting the Disaster Response Operations Procedure (DROP) to fast-track pandemic response, DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS-X received Php115, 419,950 worth of funding from the continue reading : 115M worth COVID-19 response projects to benefit 6 towns in Bukidnon from DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS
DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS-X closes 2020 with 271 completed sub-projects
Community-driven development efforts in region 10 reached 97.32% accomplishment for 2020, delivering sub-projects that address communities’ most urgent needs during this pandemic. Earlier in 2020, Kalahi-CIDSS adopted the Disaster Response Operations Procedure (DROP) under the National Community Driven Development Program (NCDDP), allocating more than Php120 million COVID-19 response sub-projects (SPs) in health, sanitation, and economic continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS-X closes 2020 with 271 completed sub-projects
Tribal Hall ignites hope to rebuild IP community
“Kato ra gyung naa’y dakong gugma ang maka-ako og-anhi diri” (Only the bighearted will go through great lengths to come all the way here) said one resident. Not everyone has the chance to visit this village in their lifetime. Either a 4×4 vehicle or a tough motorcycle with an experienced driver is needed to reach continue reading : Tribal Hall ignites hope to rebuild IP community
Transparency Boards for SLP Association accountability
It is very important to be transparent especially on the financial report aspects in order to sustain an organization. The Project Development Officers of the Sustainable Livelihood Program are responsible within their areas of responsibility to ensure that the association’s livelihood projects are sustained and are functional by introducing social technologies that enable them achieve continue reading : Transparency Boards for SLP Association accountability
DSWD launches ProdukTodo e-Commerce platform
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), launched its e-Commerce/Online Marketing Platform dubbed as “ProdukTodo” on December 22 at the DSWD Central Office. ProdukTodo is one of the strategies of SLP to mainstream the products of its participant by providing market linkages and advantageous networks through the application continue reading : DSWD launches ProdukTodo e-Commerce platform
DSWD commits continuous aid to informal sector workers in tourism sector
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) committed to continue to assist informal sector workers in the tourism industry whose livelihood have been severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This was emphasized by DSWD Assistant Secretary for Specialized Programs Rhea B. Peñaflor during the recently concluded “Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions, and Exhibitions and Events continue reading : DSWD commits continuous aid to informal sector workers in tourism sector