At least 11 private and non–government organizations participated in the partnership forum of the Department of Social Welfare and Development–National Capital Region, held recently at Garden Plaza Hotel in Paco, Manila. DSWD–NCR Regional Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan said the activity aimed to strengthen the implementation of convergence initiatives to expand additional areas of cooperation continue reading : DSWD–NCR Conducts Partnership Forum
President Aquino Visits Evacuation Center; Distributes Relief Goods
President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday visited the evacuees in Mandaluyong Elementary School evacuation center and led the distribution of relief goods to some 307 families or 1,631 individuals who have been affected by the massive flooding caused by Habagat strengthened by Typhoon Storm Maring. Each family received a mattress, mat and family food continue reading : President Aquino Visits Evacuation Center; Distributes Relief Goods
DSWD-NCR inducts new Regional ABSNET Federation Officers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) inducted recently the new set of Regional Area-Based Network (ABSNET) Federation Officers with a term of three (3) years. Ms. Prescila R. Villa, Director III of DSWD-NCR sworn into office (from left) Bro Luis Ortiz of Friendship Home Father Luis Amigo, Inc., Chairperson; Mr. Elder continue reading : DSWD-NCR inducts new Regional ABSNET Federation Officers
Metro PWDs showcase skills in a competition
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) culminated the week–long celebration of the 35th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) week through a PWD skills competition held on July 29 and 30, 2013, at the Quezon City Memorial Circle and SM Fairview, respectively. PWDs from LGUs in Metro Manila continue reading : Metro PWDs showcase skills in a competition
DSWD INKS MOA WITH MUNTINLUPA AND MALABON LGUs FOR COMMUNITY LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the KapitBisig Laban saKahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), the World Bank (WB), Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) and the Cities of Muntinlupa and Malabon signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) recently for the implementation of a project that will generate employment continue reading : DSWD INKS MOA WITH MUNTINLUPA AND MALABON LGUs FOR COMMUNITY LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS
DSWD-NCR awards capital assistance to 3 SEA-K Associations
The Department of Social Welfare and Development, National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) awarded P249,000.00 worth of capital assistance to three (3) Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K) associations from the cities of Pasay and Navotas during its flag ceremony last July 22, 2013. DSWD-NCR Regional Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan handed over the ceremonial checks to the representatives of continue reading : DSWD-NCR awards capital assistance to 3 SEA-K Associations
A Safe Place Called “Home”
Away from the raging cars, strangers fighting violently on streets and demolition team of the Department of Public Service (DPS) from Manila City hall, Rose Marie Ramos, 46 years old, living with her husband Alex Amante Go, 49, and her niece Rea, 9 years old, felt so blessed that their family is now in a continue reading : A Safe Place Called “Home”
8,425 indigent senior citizens in Metro Manila receive social pension
Some 8,425 indigent senior citizens in the National Capital Region are now receiving their social pension under the Social Pension Program implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Each pensioner receives P500.00 per month or P1,500 quarterly as financial assistance for food expenses and medical needs in compliance with Republic Act 9994 continue reading : 8,425 indigent senior citizens in Metro Manila receive social pension