BUTUAN CITY- Last December 10, 2013, the inauguration and turn-over ceremony of the twenty-seven (27) core shelter houses in Brgy. Lacasa, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur was successfully conducted despite the outpouring of heavy rain. The blessing of houses, cutting of ribbon and unveiling of the commemorative marker symbolized the formal handing of responsibility by the continue reading : Brgy. Lacasa, Hinatuan, SdS inaugurates 27 core shelters
DSWD Caraga, Silangan MMC, Inc. formalize partnership
Butuan City- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for partnership with the Silangan Mindanao Mining Company, Inc. on December 9, 2013 at Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center, this City. In its efforts to share its best practices, technology and expertise in community development to other private continue reading : DSWD Caraga, Silangan MMC, Inc. formalize partnership
Of Dreams and Odds
“Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly.” -Langston Hughes- Every need requires a response for it to be addressed. Cardena Cubelo Pegte, 36, knew just how badly Barangay Binga in Mainit, Surigao del Norte needed access to even the most basic services and facilities, having lived continue reading : Of Dreams and Odds
A teacher volunteers for Kalahi-CDD Urban Pilot Project
Butuan City – The quest of fighting poverty in the country from which the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan- Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) is in the frontline since its inception in 2003, has already gone a long and successful trail. With its use of Community Driven Development (CDD) approach, a number of continue reading : A teacher volunteers for Kalahi-CDD Urban Pilot Project
DSWD Caraga transports ‘in-kind’ donations to Leyte
Butuan City- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga had already received donations from different sources to help the victims of typhoon Yolanda in Region VIII. In-kind donations, with an approximate total cost of P114,459.20, were brought to the Field Office. These are comprised of assorted used clothings, pieces of underwear, continue reading : DSWD Caraga transports ‘in-kind’ donations to Leyte
DSWD Caraga’s assistance to Leyte, now 72,808 family packs
Butuan City- A total cost of P25.23 million relief goods had already been sent to Leyte by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga as of November 21, 2013. The following is the breakdown of the assistance extended: 72,808 family packs (P23,203,262.66), 3,000 cases of 500ML bottled water (P883,590.00), and 1,300 continue reading : DSWD Caraga’s assistance to Leyte, now 72,808 family packs
DSWD Caraga sends assistance to Leyte
Butuan City- As of November 19, 2013, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga had already augmented nineteen (19) staff to the super typhoon “Yolanda’ ravaged Leyte to provide assistance needed. A Food Hub is positioned in Ormoc City to have a place where the goods are directly transported from Surigao continue reading : DSWD Caraga sends assistance to Leyte
DSWD Caraga turns over 35 core shelters in Brgy.Tapian, Mainit, SdN
Butuan City- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga turned over thirty-five (35) core shelters in Brgy.Tapian, Mainit, Surigao del Norte on November 18, 2013. This Project is a product of the converged efforts of DSWD and the local government units of SdN. Nineteen (19) families among the recipients of the Project are continue reading : DSWD Caraga turns over 35 core shelters in Brgy.Tapian, Mainit, SdN