Private First Class James Porras from Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, tragically lost his life during an encounter between lawless elements and the Government of the Philippines Forces in Labangan, Lanao del Sur on February 18, 2024. In recognition of his sacrifice, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga extended a helping hand to continue reading : DSWD Caraga Offers Aid to Fallen Soldier’s Family
2 teens have drowned at the Barangay Labnig, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur (AdS) part of the Agusan River on February 10, 2024 after a 5.9 quake, which hit the area (epicenter was in Esperanza, AdS), caused the boat they were in to capsize due to undulation of waves created by the earth’s shaking. With this, continue reading : DSWD Extends Aid to drowning victims families
Two new Child Development Centers (CDCs) were officially turned over and inaugurated in Barangay Zone II and Barangay Zone III, Lanuza, Surigao Del Sur, during a ceremony held on February 14, 2024 through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) KALAHI-CIDSS Program. The ceremony, which highlights the collaborative effort of the community and the continue reading : Lanuza communities to benefit newly inaugurated CDCs
Students are beaming with excitement as they turn on the newly installed faucet at the Barangay Zone II Child Daycare Center in the municipality of Lanuza, Surigao del Sur on February 14, 2024. This heartwarming scene wasn’t just about hygiene and access to clean water; it marked a significant improvement in the daycare facilities, celebrated continue reading : Community collaboration improves new daycare facilities in Lanuza town
On February 13, 2024, the municipality of Lianga, Surigao del Sur welcomed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for a productive visit focused on project progress for the KC-NCCDP-AF Phase 2 implementation, exploration of youth engagement, and future collaboration on Community-Driven Development endeavors. The Field Office was represented by Ms. Elsa Montemor, Community Development continue reading : Lianga on the Move: KALAHI-CIDSS visit sparks collaboration and progress
The KALAHI-CIDSS Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga secured the number one ranking in the Overall Performance Category for the KALAHI-CIDSS implementation for 2023. This achievement was announced during the FY 2024 First Consultation Meeting with the RPMOs organized by the KALAHI-CIDSS National Program continue reading : DSWD Caraga is best performing RPMO for KALAHI-CIDSS
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, on January 22, 2024, to coordinate the implementation of its Enhancing Resilient Communities (ERC) flagship initiative. DSWD FO Caraga Director Mari-Flor Dollaga, along with Disaster Response Management Division continue reading : UN-OCHA Strengthen Ties with DSWD Caraga in Recent Courtesy Visit
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, joined by the DSWD Central Office, in collaboration with the local government unit (LGU), conducted a 3-day Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) post-monitoring to the ECT recipients in Bislig, Lingig, and Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, on February 14–16, 2024. Through the ECT post-monitoring, the Department continue reading : DSWD Conducts Post-Monitoring of Emergency Cash Transfer Recipients in Sursur