John Simoun S. Salise: NorMin’s 2024 4Ps Exemplary Child

Thirteen-year-old John Simoun S. Salise, a humble and determined child from Barangay Biga, Lugait, Misamis Oriental, is not just an inspiration to his family but to the entire Northern Mindanao region. Recently recognized as the 2024 4Ps Exemplary Child, John exemplifies resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment to his family and community. John Simoun is the continue reading : John Simoun S. Salise: NorMin’s 2024 4Ps Exemplary Child

PSA targets 529,000 4Ps beneficiaries for PhilSys registration in Northern Mindanao

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is gearing up to register 529,306 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Northern Mindanao to the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). PSA will start the registration campaign next month, ensuring that more 4Ps household members can access the benefits of the national ID system. This initiative follows the directive of continue reading : PSA targets 529,000 4Ps beneficiaries for PhilSys registration in Northern Mindanao

Over 14,000 households in NorMin benefit from SLP in 2024

In 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 10 (DSWD-10) – Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) made significant strides by assisting 14,738 poor households, surpassing its target by 126.65% of the planned 11,636 households. The program successfully allocated and disbursed a total of ₱252,695,000, achieving a 100% financial grant accomplishment under 2024 Current continue reading : Over 14,000 households in NorMin benefit from SLP in 2024

DSWD 10 turns over 12 Child Development Centers in Manolo Fortich

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

OSAEC ranks first in human trafficking in NorMin

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

Insight Sunday: What’s New about Sustainable Livelihood Program? 

The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) under the Department of Social Welfare and Development, is mandated to enhance economic conditions of the program participants by providing essential resources designed to develop entrepreneurial skills for maintaining a successful livelihood. This initiative is part of MC 07 Series of 2023, which gives priority to the poor, vulnerable, and continue reading : Insight Sunday: What’s New about Sustainable Livelihood Program? 

DSWD 10 Champions HIV Awareness and Support 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