DSWD Caraga Partners with 8 Mercury Drug Branches to Improve Access to Medicines for Crisis-Affected Individuals

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has partnered with eight branches of Mercury Drug Corporation across the region to enhance access to medicines for individuals facing crisis situations, through the Department’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. This regional effort forms part of a nationwide partnership between DSWD continue reading : DSWD Caraga Partners with 8 Mercury Drug Branches to Improve Access to Medicines for Crisis-Affected Individuals

Home for Girls Holds 2025 Sportsfest to Promote Empowerment and Unity

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Home for Girls (HFG), successfully held its annual Sportsfest this May 2025 with the theme “Empowering Girls Through Sports and Unity.” The event aimed to promote physical well-being, teamwork, and self-confidence among the young residents through various sports activities and friendly competitions. continue reading : Home for Girls Holds 2025 Sportsfest to Promote Empowerment and Unity

Not All Who Wander Are Lost—How Pag-Abot Program Helped Her Find Her Way

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At 66 years old, Ms. Crisanta walks with quiet strength and vision—ironically, a vision not of sight, but of survival, love, and finally, homecoming. Born with a congenital eye impairment, Crisanta grew up in Barangay Afga, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. At just 17, driven by a desire to support her family, she left the mountains continue reading : Not All Who Wander Are Lost—How Pag-Abot Program Helped Her Find Her Way

Dead for Almost a Decade: How Did DSWD Flagship Programs Revived Jerry’s Journey Back to his Home

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For nine long years, a man who struggled to survive in the bustling streets of Metro Manila was believed to be lost to the world forever by his family back in the town of Tagbina, Surigao del Sur.   Meet Jerry Olayon Masudog, a 43-year-old Tagbinanhon who left the familiar comforts of home to seek continue reading : Dead for Almost a Decade: How Did DSWD Flagship Programs Revived Jerry’s Journey Back to his Home

From the Streets to Home: A DSWD Field Office Caraga Pag-Abot Program Story

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In the bustling cities like Manila, stories of individuals living in street situations often go unnoticed—lost in the noise of everyday life. Behind every person curled up on a sidewalk or holding a cup for spare change is a deeper narrative of loss, hardship, and a longing to return to a life once known. Homelessness continue reading : From the Streets to Home: A DSWD Field Office Caraga Pag-Abot Program Story

Aquafarming in the Crosshairs: How Red Tilapia is Breeding Hope on the Outskirts of Butuan

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While tilapia farming is common across the country, the Red Tilapia breed stands out due to its distinct reddish color, fast growth cycle, and several other unique traits. Recognizing these advantages, the MDB Malinawon Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Association strategically chose this species as the centerpiece of their aquaculture journey.           continue reading : Aquafarming in the Crosshairs: How Red Tilapia is Breeding Hope on the Outskirts of Butuan

DSWD Caraga Spearheads Region-Wide Assessments of Local Councils Protecting Women and Children

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In a concerted effort to strengthen the protection of women and children’s rights, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has conducted functionality assessments of Local Committees on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) and Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPC) throughout the region in 2024. continue reading : DSWD Caraga Spearheads Region-Wide Assessments of Local Councils Protecting Women and Children