The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics in the Asia-Pacific region with over 131,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV), according to the Department of Health (DOH). In Northern Mindanao, 436 new cases were reported from January to August 2023, with most cases involving males aged 15–34. With the alarming cases continue reading : DSWD 10 Champions HIV Awareness and Support in NorMin
Members of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Trafficking—Violence Against Women and Their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) recently distributed Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials at Agora and Gaisano Terminals in Cagayan de Oro City. The activity aimed to raise public awareness of key laws protecting women and children, including Republic Act (RA) 11313 (Safe Spaces Act), RA continue reading : RIACAT-VAWC intensifies efforts in 18-day campaign to end violence against women
The Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) Program of DSWD Field Office X (DSWD FO X) is now working towards completing payouts for the fourth quarter of 2024. To date, more than 150,000 beneficiaries across the provinces of Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon, Camiguin, and Misamis Oriental have already received their monthly stipends. Currently, payouts in Misamis Occidental are ongoing, as well continue reading : DSWD 10 ensures 4th quarter social pension distribution
Data from the 11th to 13th cycles of DSWD-10 Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) reveals that stunting is the leading indicator of malnutrition in Northern Mindanao. The result was presented during the Consultation Dialogue with Nutrition Action Officers, on October 16-17, 2024, at Malberry Suites, Cagayan de Oro City. This data was gathered through anthropometric assessments—height-for-age continue reading : Stunting, leading indicator in NorMin
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) participates in the launch of the Tri-City Special Justice Zone in Northern Mindanao, which includes Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City, and Ozamiz City. Representing the Department at the event were Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, Atty. Elaine F. Fallarcuna, DSWD FO X Assistant Regional Director for continue reading : DSWD joins launch of Tri-City Special Justice Zone in NorMin
Lanao del Norte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X (DSWD FO X) celebrates the lives of 38 centenarians from various provinces across Northern Mindanao, honoring their remarkable longevity and contributions to their communities. The honored centenarians came from Bukidnon (8), Camiguin (1), Lanao del Norte (6), Misamis Occidental (8), and continue reading : DSWD FO X honors 38 centenarians across NorMin
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X (DSWD FO X), through the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP), launches WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) campaign in Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centers across the region. The campaign emphasizes the importance of WASH practices in preventing diseases, promoting better health outcomes, and enhancing children’s continue reading : DSWD FO X Launches WASH Campaign in ECCD Centers
The Bangsamoro Umpungan sa Nutrisyon (BangUN) Project 2024 officially commences with the launch of a 180-day feeding program, following the successful completion of the social preparatory phase in the municipalities of Madamba and Bacolod-Kalawi, Lanao del Sur. These municipalities have been identified as target areas due to their alarming rates of malnutrition. Assistant Secretary for continue reading : BangUn Project 2024 Launches 180-Day Feeding Program to Combat Malnutrition in Lanao del Sur