In August 2004, KAWOSA (then KASAPI) was organized by a select group of women who saw the financial need for fiesta celebrations and other festivities. To address this need, the group decided to contribute Php300.00 as start-up capital for a micro-lending activity. They charged an interest of 10% per month. To keep track of their continue reading : For the Community, By the Community
Former rebels in Impasug-ong receives help from DSWD-X
DSWD Field Office X takes part in the whole-of-nation approach institutionalized by Executive Order No. 70 to address the root causes of communist armed conflict such as poverty, social inequality, and lack of inclusivity, among others. In Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, 896 former rebels were able to received family food packs and P10,000.00 each from the DSWD continue reading : Former rebels in Impasug-ong receives help from DSWD-X
DSWD Field Office X recognizes active partners and exemplars
In celebration to its 70th Founding Anniversary, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X recently gave honor and distinction to individuals, groups, and organizations whose commitment was to share their time, selves, and resources to ensure that the various sectors benefit from the enhanced service delivery and better opportunities. The “Salamat Po” continue reading : DSWD Field Office X recognizes active partners and exemplars
DSWD-X helps children in BARMM through BangUn
In response to mitigate the high incidence of hunger and malnutrition in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X, headed by Director Mari-Flor A. Dollaga graced the launching of Bangsamoro Umpungan sa Nutrisyon (BangUn) Project in Bubong and Buadiposo Buntong in Lanao del Sur, yesterday, continue reading : DSWD-X helps children in BARMM through BangUn
By the women, for the women
Subanen women in the remote area of barangay Buenavista, Tudela, Misamis Occidental, are hands on in the construction of their 1-unit Weaving Center, a sub-project from the DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS PAMANA IP-CDD.For a long time, members of the Abaka Weavers Association, a group of women artisans belonging to the Subanen IP community do not have a continue reading : By the women, for the women
DSWD, members of TG FM continue to distribute free face masks for poor families
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