The Regional Development Council recently held its 1st Quarter Social Development Committee meeting at the National Economic & Development Authority (NEDA X) Conference Room. It was participated in by representatives from National Government Agencies,Non-government organizations and representatives from the Persons With Disabilities and Indigenous Peoples Sector in Region 10.
On the said activity , the Department of Social Welfare and Devlopment Field Office X through Mr.Ian Putong (PDO IV) was given the opportunity to advocate Listahanan or the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) and solicit support from the various stakeholders.
The National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) or what is now known as Listahanan is an information management system that the government uses in identifying who and where the poor are and is being spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. It aims to address poverty reduction through a scientific and target- focused strategy.
Relevant concerns particularly on what are the requirements and what should be done in order to have access to the Listahanan data were asked by the participants, which also showed their genuine interest to support and advocate Listahanan.
Advocacy materials which includes base kits containing Listahanan’s basic information , regional profile booklets, and desk calendars were also distributed to the Members of the Regional Development Committee as part of the advocacy activity.