DSWD-NCR meets stakeholders on older persons sector

The Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) recently conducted meeting with stakeholders on older persons sector and discussed the social pension for indigent senior citizens. During the meeting, the participants were informed about the result of special payout for the unclaimed social pension stipend in 2013. Further, the 2014 General Appropriation Act continue reading : DSWD-NCR meets stakeholders on older persons sector

DSWD intensifies programs for street children and families

In order to intensify government-citizen interactive feedback mechanism on social responsibility, the DSWD-NCR launched on November 2012 the @savestreekids twitter account, to reach-out children who are dwelling on the streets, through the related twitter posts of the netizens.   With this, zero incidence of street children sightings were recorded at Ortigas Avenue, San Juan City continue reading : DSWD intensifies programs for street children and families

“Disability is temporary”- Alex Teves

The NVRC athletes of the 2012 Paralympics, together with Mr. Alex Teves, (on wheelchair), NVRC Instructor and Paralympic sports coordinator during the recent Paralympics competition at Marikina sports complex     Alex Teves, 50 years old and orthopedically impaired, is a trainer in Consumer Electronics at the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC), a non-residential facility continue reading : “Disability is temporary”- Alex Teves

“Disability is temporary”- Alex Teves

The NVRC athletes of the 2012 Paralympics, together with Mr. Alex Teves, (on wheelchair), NVRC Instructor and Paralympic sports coordinator during the recent Paralympics competition at Marikina sports complex   Alex Teves, 50 years old and orthopedically impaired, is a trainer in Consumer Electronics at the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC), a non-residential facility managed continue reading : “Disability is temporary”- Alex Teves

Barangay officials in NCR endorse areas for assessment

In support to the second Household Assesment, the barangay chairpersons and officials of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have identified “pockets of poverty” in their respective areas to be included in the forthcoming enumeration of households this year.   Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) Regional Director continue reading : Barangay officials in NCR endorse areas for assessment

Barangay officials in NCR endorse areas for assessment

In support to the second Household Assesment, the barangay chairpersons and officials of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have identified “pockets of poverty” in their respective areas to be included in the forthcoming enumeration of households this year.   Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) Regional Director continue reading : Barangay officials in NCR endorse areas for assessment

Travel clearance facilitation of a social worker receives commendation

“I’d like to commend Miss Elvira Cruz of DSWD Travel Clearance Section in Legarda Manila for the nice and pleasant assistance given me today.” This was the simple yet meaningful text message sent by Ms. Cecilia G. Reynon lodged at the Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on February 27, continue reading : Travel clearance facilitation of a social worker receives commendation

Travel clearance facilitation of a social worker receives commendation

“I’d like to commend Miss Elvira Cruz of DSWD Travel Clearance Section in Legarda Manila for the nice and pleasant assistance given me today.” This was the simple yet meaningful text message sent by Ms. Cecilia G. Reynon lodged at the Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on February 27, continue reading : Travel clearance facilitation of a social worker receives commendation