Butuan City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga headed by the Protective Services Division (PSD) Sectoral Unit joined the global community today in commemorating the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, an annual event honoring the lives lost to HIV/AIDS and strengthening awareness on the issue – May 23, 2025. To continue reading :

DSWD Caraga’s RRCY Holds Sportsfest to Promote Discipline, Growth, and Leadership

Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga – Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY), conducted its annual Sportsfest this May 2025, bringing together children in conflict with the law (CICLs) and center staff in a celebration of sportsmanship, self-discovery, and unity. The activity featured a variety continue reading : DSWD Caraga’s RRCY Holds Sportsfest to Promote Discipline, Growth, and Leadership

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

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

Gear Up for Resilience: DSWD Caraga Rolls Out First Disaster Readiness Caravan for Local Social Workers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga conducted the first batch of the Regional Information Caravan and Orientation on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operations, Processes, and Systems for the Local Social Welfare and Development Officers (LSWDOs) of Agusan del Norte on May 22, 2025 at Watergate Hotel, Butuan City. continue reading : Gear Up for Resilience: DSWD Caraga Rolls Out First Disaster Readiness Caravan for Local Social Workers

DSWD Caraga Conducts Capacity Building for KALIPI Regional Officers

Butuan City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Protective Services Division (PSD) Sectoral Unit, facilitated a 2-day capacity-building activity for the regional officers of the Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) today, May 22, 2025. The activity aimed to strengthen the officers’ leadership and management skills, enhance their continue reading : DSWD Caraga Conducts Capacity Building for KALIPI Regional Officers

DSWD Caraga Conducts “Tinabalangay sa Trese” Forum and MOU Signing with Public and Private Partners

Butuan City, May 21, 2025 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga successfully conducted the Tinabalangay sa Trese Forum and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing with various public and private partners today at the Watergate Hotel, Butuan City.   Tinabalangay sa Trese is a volunteer-driven initiative composed of individuals and continue reading : DSWD Caraga Conducts “Tinabalangay sa Trese” Forum and MOU Signing with Public and Private Partners

DSWD Field Office Caraga Achieves 100% Submission Rate in SWD Laws Monitoring for 2024

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has once again achieved a 100% submission rate in the monitoring of Social Welfare and Development (SWD) laws for Calendar Year 2024, marking its third consecutive year of full compliance since 2022. This significant milestone was made possible through the prompt and unwavering compliance continue reading : DSWD Field Office Caraga Achieves 100% Submission Rate in SWD Laws Monitoring for 2024

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

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