Claudy Loraine Orejas, a mother of five, has given her time for volunteerism in their little community in Datu, Pilar, Surigao del Norte. She was able to manage her time despite having a day job working as a government employee, and volunteering – serving as Barangay Sub-Project Management Team Chairperson. She shared that volunteering was never continue reading : Claudy steps up for Brgy. Datu

SURIGAO DEL SUR – Addressing the problem of a disaster-prone area like Hinatuan takes unity and camaraderie. This was what the people of Hinatuan showed during the inauguration and turn-over ceremony of their evacuation center (the biggest evacuation center completed through the Kalahi-CIDSS program, nationwide) last June 1, 2018. The project, which was completed through continue reading : Surigao Sur town realizes biggest Kalahi-CIDSS evacuation center project through communities’ joint efforts

AGUSAN DEL NORTE – To ensure that quality education will be enjoyed by the younger generations, the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS), one of the big ticket programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) –  provided an opportunity for the people of Barangay Panaytayon continue reading : RTR Folks to enjoy additional classrooms completed through community’s joint efforts

Ever wondered what life would be without water? It has been noted in history that the first civilizations which flourished in the world had one thing in common – they were all located near rivers or deltas. Yes, water was a significant contributor to their existence. Today, water is a significant factor in the development continue reading : 14 Years and Counting: Community Ensures Sustainability of Water System

Safety is always top priority among individuals, especially if it involves their loved ones. As much as possible, people would like to ensure that everything is fine, and no threat or harm would ever come their way. But there are instances that even the most safety-conscious, with the best precautionary actions or preparations could be continue reading : Secured river banks means safer days, nights for Balangbalang residents

SURIGAO DEL SUR – To address the existing accessibility and road problems of the residents of Brgy. Pocto in the municipality of Hinatuan, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) –  Kapit-Bisig-Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) came to help them solve and realize the concrete pathway they continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS assists community in Surigao Sur town address road problems

SURIGAO DEL NORTE – With the support of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi – CIDSS) Livelihood and Enterprise (L and E) staff, a Financial Management System (FMS) training was conducted on May 24 and 25, 2018 at continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS capacitates partner-implementers on Financial Management System

SURIGAO DEL SUR –The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga, through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) turned–over the drainage canal community sub-project worth 1.1 million pesos to the people of Brgy. Sasa in the municipality of Hinatuan on May 24, 2018. The community project is continue reading : 1.1M – worth Kalahi-CIDSS drainage canal sub-project to aid flood-prone community in Hinatuan