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
DSWD-Caraga strengthens program vs malnutrition, allots P140M for Supplementary Feeding in SY 2018-2019
Continuing its aim to improve and sustain the nutritional status of children enrolled in Community Day Care Centers (CDC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga has allocated PhP140, 529, 600 for this school year’s Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP). With the implementation of the SFP, DSWD-Caraga targets to feed a total of 78, 072 continue reading : DSWD-Caraga strengthens program vs malnutrition, allots P140M for Supplementary Feeding in SY 2018-2019
DSWD Caraga joins Adlaw Nan Habonga celebration
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Caraga joined in celebrating the 97th Foundation day of Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. The activity, dubbed Adlaw Nan Habongan, with the theme “Habongan: Bahandi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko”, was opened with the turn-over program of 69 housing units for the Mamanua community in Sitio Coro, Barangay Colorado continue reading : DSWD Caraga joins Adlaw Nan Habonga celebration
DSWD-Caraga chief lauds LGU Kitcharao’s maagap response to displaced families, armed conflict victims
KITCHARAO, AGUSAN DEL NORTE – Displaced due to an encounter between the 29th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and alleged CPP-NPA members on June 10, 2018, a total of 126 families or 521 internally displaced persons were provided immediate relief assistance through the joint initiatives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga, continue reading : DSWD-Caraga chief lauds LGU Kitcharao’s maagap response to displaced families, armed conflict victims
DSWD-Caraga holds Media Forum, convenes local quad media partners
BUTUAN CITY- The local quad-media representatives in Caraga Region convened during the 1st semester Media Forum conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga through the Social Marketing Unit (SMU) held on June 25, 2018 at Watergate Hotel, this city. Present during the said forum are representatives from the Radio, Television, Print, and continue reading : DSWD-Caraga holds Media Forum, convenes local quad media partners
A social worker’s priceless sacrifice
“I scheduled a Family Development Session in Sitio Babangnan that day. We were on our way when all of a sudden a massive wave struck our boat that it almost sank. I wanted to scream because of fear, but I didn’t,” said Diane Abarico, municipal link of Tubajon in the Province of Dinagat Island, as continue reading : A social worker’s priceless sacrifice
Surigao Sur town realizes biggest Kalahi-CIDSS evacuation center project through communities’ joint efforts
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
RTR Folks to enjoy additional classrooms completed through community’s 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