January 18, 2019 was another day to celebrate the existence of the institution to each resident at the Haven for Children. This day marked a momentous milestone as the Center reached its 15 years of providing healing and empowerment to former street children 13 years old and below who are exposed and recovering from substance continue reading : Haven for Children celebrates 15 years of Dynamic and Responsible service for the children

Who would have thought that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program will make a mother’s childhood dream of becoming a beauty queen come true? Arlene Escosa is a Pantawid Pamilya Program beneficiary since 2012. She is a wife and a mother of three (3) kids. Described by her neighbors as bubbly and talented, the former member continue reading : Ang Kwento ng Isang Tunay na Beauty Queen

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD NCR) established partnership through signing of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region (DOST-NCR) which aims to prioritize the less advantaged for their Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program held on December 28, continue reading : DSWD NCR signs Memorandum of Agreement with DOST NCR

In celebration of the 26th National Children’s Month (NCM), the Department of Social Welfare and Development National Capital Region (DSWD NCR) through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program conducted the Children’s Festival 2018 at Icon Hotel Timog, Quezon City on December 8-9, 2018. Around 120 children beneficiaries from the 17 Local Government Units in the region continue reading : DSWD-NCR Conducts Pantawid Pamilya Children’s Festival 2018

Mandaluyong City was awarded as Highly Urbanized City during the 2017 Presidential Award for the Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC) held on December 5, 2018 at Malacañang Palace. The prestigious award was received by City Mayor Carmelita “Menchie” Abalos together with the Regional Council for the Welfare of Children-NCR. The PACFMC is an annual undertaking continue reading : Mandaluyong City receives Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities

DSWD NCR joined in the observation of World AIDS Day on December 4, 2018 at the Field Office Grounds. World AIDS Day is a chance for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, support people living with HIV and to commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. During the activity, several People continue reading : DSWD NCR Commemorates World AIDS Day

Justin Dale O. Dela Cruz from the National Capital Region bagged the 3rd runner-up award in the Pantawid Pamilya  National Search for Exemplary Children on December 1, 2018 during the celebration of the “Araw ng Kabataan” held at SM North Skydome. At a young age, Justin, a 4Ps child beneficiary from Malabon City, has experienced continue reading : DSWD-NCR Representative Wins Pantawid Pamilya National Exemplary Child Search 2018