Who would have imagined that those once labelled as the “poorest of the poor” would one day become pillars of strength in their community? In the Island of Gibusong in Barangay Liberty, Loreto, Province of Dinagat Islands, a group of members from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is rewriting that narrative, proving that given continue reading : FEATURE STORY | They Were Once Called the Least; Now They Carry a Community’s Hope
In Sitio San Roque, Tungao, Butuan City, a group of farmers once spent their evenings sharing drinks and stories after long days in the field. They were “inuman buddies,” bound by camaraderie but without a common goal. Though united by friendship, they struggled with uncertain income, limited markets, and scarce opportunities. Farming was their way continue reading : MULA SA TAGAY TUNGO SA TAGUMPAY: A transformational journey of Matinabangon San Roque SLP Association
Butuan City – Two repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) can now start their own consumer store businesses after receiving livelihood assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) today, May 7, at the DSWD Conference Hall, this city. The ceremonial payout was led by continue reading : DSWD-Caraga Assists Repatriated OFWs in Starting New Businesses
The Butuan United Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (BUSLPA) officially launched the Night Market located along Narra Road, Barangay Limaha in the city. This followed the successful project turnover by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), which provided essential equipment to support the regular evening continue reading : BUSLPA Launches Night Market in Butuan City, Empowering Local Vendors thru DSWD Support
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, led by Regional Director Mari-Flor Dollaga, welcomed the Regional and Provincial FR Federation Presidents and Officers in a courtesy call, together with representatives from the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), Peace and Development Buong Bansa Mapayapa, and the continue reading : DSWD-Caraga, FR Federations and Partners Unite to Advance PAMANA Implementation in Caraga
Established on October 31, 2024, the Binucayan CAA Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) stands as a strong example of how community defenders can also become catalysts of economic progress. Composed mostly of CAFGU personnel actively serving in military operations, the association has successfully transformed discipline, teamwork, and commitment into a sustainable livelihood initiative. Through the continue reading : FROM PROTECTORS TO PROVIDERS: Binucayan CAA SLPA Drives Livelihood Growth in Loreto, AgSur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), supports the establishment of a Tourism One-Stop Shop by the Lawig Bretania Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA), which is set to rise in the municipality of San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. The project was realized after the association continue reading : SLPA Tourism One-Stop Shop Set to Rise in San Agustin, SurSur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, led by Regional Director Mari-Flor Dollaga, together with Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Regional Program Coordinator Reynard Roi Cabusao, conducted a consultative meeting with the 401st Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army at its headquarters in Brgy. Awa, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Present during the continue reading : DSWD Caraga, 401st Infantry Brigade Strengthen Partnership for PAMANA Livelihood Projects in Conflict-Affected Communities