MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region conducted its first Regional Convergence Orientation on Frontline Programs and Services with the theme, “Sama- sama sa Maagap, Mapagkalinga at Serbisyong Walang Puwang sa Katiwalian,” held at Hotel Lucky China Town, Binondo, Manila on September 20, 2019. Said activity serves as part continue reading : DSWD NCR’s First Regional Convergence Orientation on Frontline Programs and Services

The Department of Social Welfare and Develoment – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR)’s Knowledge Management Focals participated in the Knowledge Management (KM) Conference 2019 with the theme, “Standardizing Knowledge Management as a Catalyst of Change,” held at Seorabeol Grand Leisure Hotel, Olangapo City, Zambales on September 9-13, 2019. This three-day conference focused on topics regarding Design continue reading : KM Conference 2019

On September 7, 2019, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) led the celebration of the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Day 2019 with the theme, “45 Years of Excellence: Developing Efficient and Effective PYAP andTransforming Lives”. PYAP is an organization formed to protect and uphold the inherent continue reading : PYAP Day 2019

On September 5, 2019, a total of 19 residents of Nayon ng Kabataan ages six (6) up to seventeen (17) years old  were baptized at Sacred Heart Parish Church, Mandaluyong City, officiated by Reverend Father Rey Anthony I. Yatco. Mass baptism is an annual activity and part of Nayon ng Kabataan’s month-long founding celebration. It continue reading : Nayon ng Kabataan’s Mass Baptism

We rarely see a place filled with vegetable crops nowadays in Metro Manila as we are surrounded by buildings, condominiums, and other commercial establishments. Thus, to witness one is such a picture perfect scene. The Barangay 201 of Kalayaan, Pasay City framed a picturesque urban garden in the bustling Metro Manila. In 2014, the Barangay, continue reading : Gardening Keeps Us Together

“Natuto akong gumawa ng mga activities para sa kabataan kahit hindi ako SK kagawad or SK chairman, tinuro saamin na magisip ng gawain para sa mga kabataan.” (I learned to create activities for the youth, even though I’m not a SK member or SK chairman, we were taught to think of activities for the youth continue reading : A Leader within (Featured Story)

The Outdoor Camp 2019 was conducted on August 28 -30, 2019 at the Philippine Marine Base in Ternate, Cavite for sixteen (16) selected residents, which aims to: (1) enhance the resident’s current functioning in terms of independent living capabilities as well as with their social engagement towards the society, (2) develop basic decision making skills continue reading : Elsie Gaches Village joins the 2019 4th Outdoor Camp Immersion

The Haven for Children, in coordination with the Educational Service, conducted a month- long celebration of the 2019 Buwan ng Wika with the theme, “Wikang Katutubo sa Bansang Pilipino”. In observance of the Filipino tradition the activity formally opened on August 5, 2019 at the Haven for Children activity hall through an activity called “Musikahan”, continue reading : Haven for Children celebrates Buwan ng Wika 2019