In order to promote and provide better appreciation to the data utilization of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) or the Listahanan, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 launched its first Regional Profile of Poor Households last August 15, 20, 22, 2013 to the provinces of Masbate, Albay and Camarines Norte, respectively.
The profile was the output of the 2009 enumeration in which 461,242 households in Bicol region were identified as poor. It highlights statistical data about the actual scenarios of the poor households in the region. This will serve as basis of different agencies and organizations in formulating programs and projects intended to the vulnerable and disadvantaged sector of the community.
The activity was highlighted by unveiling of the Regional Profile Booklet Replica by Regional Director Arnel B.Garcia, Asst.Regional Dir.Corazon B.Miña together with the Local Chief Executives and the distribution of the booklets to the respective LGU representatives.
In his message, Director Garcia said that “DSWD is politically and ideologically blind, with the Listahanan we are assured that only the real poor benefits on the poverty reduction interventions of the department and other agencies/organizations which make use of our database.”
Meanwhile, Regional Focal Person of Listahanan, Mr. Don B. Abejuro Jr. announced that the 2nd nationwide assessment will be conducted in the last quarter of this year. “Once again we will ask your full support for the 2nd round of assessment in finding WHO and WHERE the poor are in Bicol region.” he said.
The provincial launchings formed part of the department’s Programs Orientation to Local Chief Executives which aims to strengthen information and partnership with the stakeholders. Likewise, to encourage LGU partners in the effective implementation of the social services being carried out in their respective areas.
In attendance were DSWD representatives led by Regional Director Arnel B. Garcia & Asst. Regional Director for Operations Corazon B. Miña, Local Chief Executives, Provincial/City/Municipal Social Welfare and Municipal Planning & Development Officers.
An open forum was done at the end of the activity where issues and concerns were undertaken.
Provinces of Camarines Sur, Sorsogon and Catanduanes will be the next in line for the said program orientations and launching this coming September.###crbarrameda