DSWD Awards Performing LGUs under Kalahi-CIDSS Project

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized the exemplary performances of local government units (LGUs) during its annual Culminating Activity conducted last August 27, 2013 in Legazpi City. Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS), one of the poverty alleviation projects of the national government implemented through the DSWD, continue reading : DSWD Awards Performing LGUs under Kalahi-CIDSS Project

Engineering Students Set Off on an Educational Trip in DSWD Project Site

The engineering department’s graduating class from the Catanduanes State University (CSU) went to one town in Catanduanes last September 19, 2013 where poverty reduction projects of DSWD are being implemented. Together with one faculty member, 59 students roved the municipality of Viga with an on-going implementation of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery continue reading : Engineering Students Set Off on an Educational Trip in DSWD Project Site

New Glory in a Remote Community

In spite of its natural treasures, a rural community in Camarines Sur is still caught in the grip of poverty. Mainly comprised of nipa-makers, farmers, and fishermen, the high spirits of these industrious people have slowly depleted because of their long-term struggle against scarcity. Fifteen kilometers away from its town proper, the coastal village of continue reading : New Glory in a Remote Community

Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiaries in Masbate, Catanduanes and Sorsogon Win in the Regional Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya of DSWD.

Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiaries in the Provinces of Masbate, Catanduanes and Sorsogon wins in the Bicol Regional Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2013 conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. In a simple awarding ceremony held last September 9, 2013 in Buraguis, Legazpi City, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Macanas of Cawayan, Masbate was awarded continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiaries in Masbate, Catanduanes and Sorsogon Win in the Regional Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya of DSWD.

Sorsogon Town Receives a National Award for AusAID Implementation

The DSWD V project team representing the local government of Pilar, Sorosgon received a national recognition for the construction of a day care facility funded by Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) which was awarded in Hotel La Breza, Quezon City last July 25, 2013. Pilar was acknowledged for their best practice on supervision and continue reading : Sorsogon Town Receives a National Award for AusAID Implementation

DSWD Vows to Ensure Easiest and Most Economical Way of Delivering Cash Grants

“We only have the best interest and welfare of our beneficiaries in mind when we decide how to conduct payouts.” This was the statement of Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reacting to a report allegedly claiming that there were beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program who were continue reading : DSWD Vows to Ensure Easiest and Most Economical Way of Delivering Cash Grants