The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program (TBTP) has begun the Capability Building for Tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs) under the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program at Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) today, April 20, 2026 which will run until April 24, 2026. The training focuses continue reading : TBTP Caraga Gears Up Tutors, YDWs From SNSU-Del Carmen Through CapBuild Sessions
“Pitchi-pitchi! Pitchi-pitchi mo diha!” These words ring around Barangay Poblacion, Jabonga, Agusan Del Sur; a sound that emanates from a Mary Joy Cebrian, a 4Ps Beneficiary who sells her homemade delicacies that are made with a mother’s warm, loving care. Mary Joy has shown remarkable initiative in augmenting their household income. She began a small-scale continue reading : From Hope to Enterprise: The Inspiring Journey of Mary Joy Cebrian Toward Family Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihood
Established on October 31, 2024, the Binucayan CAA Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) stands as a strong example of how community defenders can also become catalysts of economic progress. Composed mostly of CAFGU personnel actively serving in military operations, the association has successfully transformed discipline, teamwork, and commitment into a sustainable livelihood initiative. Through the continue reading : FROM PROTECTORS TO PROVIDERS: Binucayan CAA SLPA Drives Livelihood Growth in Loreto, AgSur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), supports the establishment of a Tourism One-Stop Shop by the Lawig Bretania Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA), which is set to rise in the municipality of San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. The project was realized after the association continue reading : SLPA Tourism One-Stop Shop Set to Rise in San Agustin, SurSur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, led by Regional Director Mari-Flor Dollaga, together with Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Regional Program Coordinator Reynard Roi Cabusao, conducted a consultative meeting with the 401st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army at its headquarters in Brgy. Awa, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Present during the continue reading : DSWD Caraga, 401st Infantry Brigade Strengthen Partnership for PAMANA Livelihood Projects in Conflict-Affected Communities
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has fully replenished its Family Food Pack (FFP) stocks across warehouses in Siargao Island, strengthening its disaster preparedness and response capability. As of today, DSWD Caraga has prepositioned 2,000 FFPs in the Dapa warehouse and 2,000 FFPs in the Del Carmen warehouse, completing the continue reading : DSWD Caraga Completes Full FFP Replenishment in Siargao Warehouses
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga successfully conducted a two-day Risk Resiliency Program Technical Working Group (RRP TWG) Virtual Forum on March 25–26, 2026. The forum served as a platform to strengthen the implementation of the RRP, enhance coordination among stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of impactful and sustainable interventions continue reading : DSWD Caraga Holds Two-Day RRP TWG Virtual Forum to Strengthen Program Implementation
This Women’s Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga highlights the story of Elvie Orzales of Madrid, Surigao del Sur-a solo parent whose journey reflects resilience, determination, and a mother’s unwavering love. Raising four children on her own, Elvie faced one of the most difficult chapters of her life after continue reading : Shaped by Struggle, Driven by Love: The Story of Elvie Orzales
