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
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X (DSWD FO X) honors those lives lost to AIDS through a Candlelight Memorial in commemoration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2024, under the theme: “Put Together First: Kandila ng Pagkalinga, Liwanag ng Pag-asa.” This event serves not only to remember those who have died continue reading : HONORING LIVES LOST TO HIV
Fifty participants from the Municipality of Lagonglong engaged in practical training highlighting the Solo Parents Welfare Act and income-generating ventures on April 22, 2024, at The SPOT, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental. The participants, composed of barangay officials, Barangay VAW (Violence Against Women) focal persons, and solo parents, were informed of the salient features of the Solo continue reading : 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃-𝟏𝟎 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲