Franchette Shania V. Dela Cruz’s story is a testament to resilience and determination in the face of socioeconomic inequalities in Maranding, Lala, and Lanao del Norte. Shania, the eldest daughter of Eve Joy V. Dela Cruz and Bryan H. Dela Cruz, emerged from a challenging beginning marked by the shadows of poverty. Yet, within her continue reading : 4Ps empowers dream: A beneficiary is now a social worker
DSWD FO X Engages in National Training for New Integrated Grievance System
General Santos City – Representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office X participated in the National User’s Training for the Integrated Grievance Redress Management System (IGRMS) pilot implementation. This significant event brought together delegates from five regions within the Mindanao Cluster. The training aimed to consolidate all existing grievance systems continue reading : DSWD FO X Engages in National Training for New Integrated Grievance System
BangUn Project 2024 Launches 180-Day Feeding Program to Combat Malnutrition in Lanao del Sur
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
Kalahi-CIDSS volunteers unite in Community-Driven Development Congress
Kalahi-CIDSS community volunteers in Northern Mindanao gathered in a Community-driven development (CDD) Congress held in Cagayan de Oro City, May 15-17, 2024. To intensify the promotion of CDD, the strategy used by the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) in addressing community needs, the Congress gathered its stakeholders to continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS volunteers unite in Community-Driven Development Congress
HONORING LIVES LOST TO HIV
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
Former beneficiary finds hope with 4Ps, produces professionals
Who would think a poor couple could afford to send all eight children to college and let them finish their studies? But, the simple Sabal Family of San Roque, Mahinog, Camiguin, through the determination of the couple, Corazon and Asterio, did all that they could to sustain the needs of their eight children to keep continue reading : Former beneficiary finds hope with 4Ps, produces professionals
Former 4Ps Family triumphs over challenges
Determination and perseverance are remarkable traits of the former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Family that help them improve their well-being with the transformative power of a government assistance program. Verna Fe Gabaya, a 45-year-old wife and mother, is a living testament to the program’s profound impact on the lives of ordinary Filipino families in continue reading : Former 4Ps Family triumphs over challenges
Huwarang Pamilya 2023: Recostudio Family recounts countless blessings
Couple Danilo and Maricel Recustodio, residents of Barangay Palao, Iligan City, are a testament to the strength of family, determination, and the blessings that come their way. As proud participants in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) under Set 7A, the couple faced life’s challenges with resilience and unity. But, the couple parted ways, leaving continue reading : Huwarang Pamilya 2023: Recostudio Family recounts countless blessings