To help families whose sources of income were severely affected by the implementation of the community quarantine, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) distributed the Livelihood Assistance Grants (LAG) to 4,745 families or a total of PHP54,423,797 in the region under Bayanihan 1 and continue reading : DSWD Field Office Caraga grants livelihood assistance to 4,745 families
When talking about superheroes, one can immediately think of their favorite childhood characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, or Spider-Man. Children would imitate their moves, lines, and even their outfits – flying and jumping around while wearing red capes and masks. Kids love daydreaming of superhero adventures. Even adults are wishfully imagining that they continue reading : Heroes in Red Vests: Stories of DSWD Frontliners
Living on an island where basic needs are purchased and transported from the mainland (Surigao City) is a continuing challenge for the inhabitants of the Province of Dinagat Islands (PDI). PDI, one of the five provinces in Caraga, is composed of seven island/coastal municipalities blessed with picturesque beachfronts and turquoise waters. Though its beautiful tourist continue reading : Positivity over adversity: Grateful hearts receive SAP in island barangays
Today, the world is still filled with the horrors of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time of crisis, most people would only care about their safety and food security. However, in a small purok in Barangay Carpenito, lives a Mandaya woman who has a charitable heart for the needy. Robilyn, 29, is married to Marven continue reading : MCCT beneficiary shares SAP grants to needy
Caraga Region— Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Caraga completes the distribution of the emergency cash subsidy under the Social Amelioration Programs (SAP) first tranche. All 73 cities and municipalities in the region have accomplished 100% of their total targets for the Emergency Subsidy Program (ESP). Caraga Region served a total continue reading : DSWD FO Caraga completes SAP distribution for Non-4Ps Families
Have you heard of the expression “tip of the iceberg”? Literally, the visible surface is what we only see. This, according to the iceberg theory, is only 20% of the total size – only the tip of the iceberg. Scientifically, the largest part of an iceberg is underwater, not visible to the naked eye, and continue reading : Hidden Part of an Iceberg lies #SerbisyongMayMalasakit
Amid all these emergency subsidy brouhaha, a few made a difference by showing that honesty is still the best policy in these trying times. As businesses were closed, public transportation halted, and people lose their jobs and livelihood due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government acted right away by implementing the Social Amelioration Programs (SAP), continue reading : Honest Caraganons return SAP subsidy
In an effort to ensure the proper implementation of the Social Amelioration Programs (SAP) and respond to the rocketing number of concerns and complaints regarding the program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Grievance Redress System (GRS) at the Regional Office in Butuan continue reading : FO Caraga establishes operations and grievance system on SAP