The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD NCR) joins the celebration of the 68th Founding Anniversary of DSWD with the theme, “DSWD Katuwang sa Pagbabago” last February 22, 2019 held at Ramada Hotel Manila. The activity started with the invocation led by Ms. Michelle Addatu followed by the singing of continue reading : DSWD NCR celebrates 68th year Founding Anniversary of DSWD

“Maging determinado sa lahat ng gustong makamit sa buhay.” Masipag, matiyaga, mapag-aruga sa pamilya at responsableng ina at asawa. Si Nanay Rovie Moncalvo ay 45 na taong gulang, orihinal na nanggaling sa Lungsod ng Pagadian. Dahil sa hirap ng buhay ay nakipagsapalaran siya sa Maynila kung saan niya nakilala ang kanyang asawa na si Ruel, continue reading : Determinasyon at Pagpupursigi

The Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD NCR) through the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC) and the Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop (RSW) both rehabilitation centers for Persons with disabilities in NCR gratefully received 27 Customized Wheelchairs donated by the Latter-Day Saint Charities (LDS Charities) and the Community Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (CPREF) both Non-Government continue reading : New Wheelchairs for NVRC and RSW clients

“Imposible yan, mahirap mag tanim dito sa siyudad. Paano kami magatatanim eh wala nga kaming tirahan?” Nanay Maricel Luyas, from Brgy. Catmon, Malabon City is one of the beneficiaries of Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Homeless Street Families (MCCT-HSF) who received a starter kit for urban gardening after the Urban Gardening Demonstration and Distribution of continue reading : Living the dream of gardening in the City

The Haven for Children joined in the celebration of the “Santos Frank Get into Rugby Junior Touch Rugby Festival” by participating in the activities last February 9,2019 held at Southern Plains. Canlubang Laguna, Tuloy Foundations, Parañaque Eagles, Tuloy sa Don Bosco and Santos Frank Knight Mavericks also joined the activity. Touch Rugby refers to games continue reading : Haven for children joins the “Santos Knight Frank Get into Rugby Junior Touch Rugby Festival”

“If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardener.” This quote may relate to the feelings of Pantawid Pamilya Parent Group named Tulip  which has 28 members who were involved in Urban Gardening at Gulod Novaliches, Quezon City. The group felt overwhelming happiness every time they visit or monitor their plants which continue reading : Happiness in gardening

In line with the celebration of the Math week, the Educational Service of Marillac prepared activities for the elementary and high school students of Marillac Hills- Jose Fabella Memorial School to participate in the different activities held last January 30-31, 2019 at Marillac Hills covered court. The Math week celebration aims to enhance and maximize continue reading : Math Week Celebration at Marillac Hills

“Every cloud has a silver lining” an old saying that resembles the journey of Aisha Sabral, a Sama-Bajau living in the streets of Manila. She became a member of Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Homeless Street Families (MCCT-HSF) under Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.  The MCCT was a program that accommodates homeless street families, Indigenous People continue reading : AISHA SABRAL STORY: Life of a Sama-Bajau in the Metro