Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 successfully turned over 12 Child Development Centers (CDCs) to various barangays in Manolo Fortich during a two-day ceremonial event on January 14-15, 2025. Most of the newly built and rehabilitated CDCs are located in far-flung areas, ensuring greater access to continue reading : DSWD 10 turns over 12 Child Development Centers in Manolo Fortich
According to the 2024 Annual Report of the Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X (DSWD 10), Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) remains the leading form of human trafficking in Northern Mindanao. The report reveals that Region X recorded 75 continue reading : OSAEC ranks first in human trafficking in NorMin
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