Regional Field Coordinator Aldie Mae A. Andoy of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) verifies the list of beneficiaries in the Data Utilization report submitted by Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer (MSWDO) Gloria Esmeralda by looking at the Listahanan Database in their office at Cortes, Surigao del Sur on September 21, 2016.

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Cortes through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) recently reported that most of the recipient of their social protection programs are Listahanan identified poor families. The said municipality signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DSWD for Listahanan 1 data utilization.

“We look into our database to ensure that we delivered our programs to the most deserving beneficiaries. These programs include free massage, free small engine repair, computer literacy training, painting and basic household wiring and others.” said MSWDO Esmeralda. ###(ABEGAIL R. ALVAREZ/Social Marketing Unit/DSWD Field Office Caraga)