Climate Change is a worldwide phenomenon that affects everyone. In order to address climate change and its adverse effects, collective and global actions were undertaken through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which the Philippines is a Party to since 1994. The Philippines signed the Paris Agreement on Climate Change last February continue reading : DSWD-10 implements program on Climate Change and Risk Resiliency
DSWD Field Office 10 welcomes institutionalization of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 lauded the signing into law of Republic Act 11310 institutionalizing the government’s flagship poverty reduction program known as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps. 4Ps is an investment in human capital which seeks to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty by focusing on continue reading : DSWD Field Office 10 welcomes institutionalization of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
Lumad Women learn their value through CDD
Barangay Palacpacan is an isolated barangay of the Municipality of San Fernando, Bukidnon. The road is difficult to access especially during the rainy season. Most of the residents of the barangay are people of the Matigsalug Tribe. Like the other tribes in Bukidnon, most of the lumads are given less priority from the government projects continue reading : Lumad Women learn their value through CDD
DSWD Field Office 10 gives aid to Iligan City fire victims
Cagayan de Oro City — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 here has provided aids to the families affected by a recent fire in Purok Matinabangon, Barangay Ubaldo Laya, Iligan City, some 90.6 kilometers off west of here. This is an augmentation support to the Local Government Unit of Iligan continue reading : DSWD Field Office 10 gives aid to Iligan City fire victims
DSWD 10 Centers and Residential Care facilities improved to accommodate more clients
Centers and Residential Care facilities of the Department of Social Welfare and Development 10 are now being improved by its management to accommodate more clients which have increased this year. The Regional Haven for Women, a residential facility that accommodate women who are in very difficult circumstances, have expanded its rooms, kitchen and conference rooms continue reading : DSWD 10 Centers and Residential Care facilities improved to accommodate more clients
Juvenile justice strengthened to protect children’s rights
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS. The first nationwide summit of the Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee and in celebration to the Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act or RA 9344 was recently conducted last 20 May 2019 in Manila. The summit was launched to strengthen the advocacy on the rights of children in continue reading : Juvenile justice strengthened to protect children’s rights
Tuhog: DSWD empowers communities through assistance, livelihood, and volunteerism
Bukidnon – The Municipality of Pangantucan in the Province of Bukidnon is home to vast natural resources in the region. However, poverty is still among the recurring concerns of the communities. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provides services and programs for these poor communities. Since 2009, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) continue reading : Tuhog: DSWD empowers communities through assistance, livelihood, and volunteerism
More than 10,000 families in Marawi City now served with DSWD Assistance; payout still ongoing
Marawi City — 10,703 families who have been affected by the 2017 Marawi Siege were reported to have received the Transitory Family Support Package (TFSP), Livelihood Settlement Grant (LSG) and Pabaon Package from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 10. The DSWD’s Report as of May 10, 2019 shows that these families continue reading : More than 10,000 families in Marawi City now served with DSWD Assistance; payout still ongoing