The Sanctuary Center in Mandaluyong recently held their 27th anniversary. Under the management of the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR), it carried the theme “Sama-sama, tulong-tulong sa Ikadalawamput-pitong taon ng pagtataguyod sa karapatan ng mga kababaihang may kapansanan”. It was a month-long celebration of the importance of the center continue reading : Sanctuary Center celebrates its 27th year of providing rehabilitative care for women

The determined voice of a 16-year old valedictorian student echoed around the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, in front of more than 10,000 Pantawid Pamilya students and guests during the celebration for the Pantawid Pamilya high school graduates of 2015 dubbed as “Pagtatapos Niyo, Tagumpay ng Pilipino.” In front of the President of continue reading : Son of a jeepney driver delivers a valedictory speech to 10k Pantawid Pamilya high school graduates

A total of 802 residents in Brgy.648, Islamic Center in Manila availed medical and other social services which were jointly initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR), District VI Representative Hon., Rosenda Ann Ocampo, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), and the barangay and local government of the continue reading : Convergence in action in Islamic center community in Manila for medical mission and service caravan

Considered as a successful venture in capacity building, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) through the Capacity Building Unit (CBU) has established a pool of facilitators to augment IDCB activities anchored on the DSWD Reform Agenda core theme. It is expected to improve the delivery of services through innovative continue reading : DSWD-NCR strengthens its capacity building efforts through the Institutional Development and Capability Building (IDCB) pool of facilitators

In line with the provision of basic social services to address the prevalence of children and families at-risk on the streets, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD – NCR) will launch the Oplan Balik Bahay, Sagip Buhay (OBBSB) project. “Preparations are underway for the holding of the summit with continue reading : DSWD-NCR to launch the Oplan Balik Bahay, Sagip Buhay project

She leaves every night to go to a bar in Pampanga where she worked as a singer while wearing not-so-decent clothes… her child who was four years old at that time is always being entrusted to security guards, one of the reasons why they chose to live outside a fast food chain. Divine Grace Landingin, continue reading : Former homeless mother left indignity due to MCCT-HSF program of DSWD

“Noon ay sa gabi ako gumagawa ng project para malaki ang space dahil maraming tao sa kalsada… minsan naman ay sa school na lang ako gumagawa kapag umuulan kasi nasisira lang sa kalsada ‘di tulad ngayon, malaki na ang nagbago sa aming buhay” Mark Joseph said with teary eyes. Five (5) years ago, Mark Joseph continue reading : No more ripped school projects for a former homeless student

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa Panginoon sa binigay niyang talento sa akin. Gusto ko din pong pasalamatan ang mga magulang ko, lalo si Mama para sa pagsuporta niya sa akin” (I thank the Lord for the talent he has given me. I would also like to thank my parents, especially my Mama for her support to me.) continue reading : FEATURE: Honor student draws inspiration from his mom to paint his future