U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Philip S. Goldberg, celebrated Thanksgiving Day with residents and staff of Haven for Children, DSWD Assistant Secretary Teodulo R. Romo Jr., and DSWD-NCR Regional Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan on November 25, 2014 in Muntinlupa City. Some 111 children-residents of the center had lunch with Ambassador Goldberg who also distributed continue reading : US Ambassador to the Philippines celebrates Thanksgiving Day at Haven for Children

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) facilitated the graduation of 1,129 beneficiaries under the Japan Social Development Fund – Improving Livelihood Opportunities for Vulnerable Urban Communities (JSDF-LVUC), who finished a 60-days skills training course from nine (9) training schools in Malabon City. Among the vocational/technical courses availed by the continue reading : DSWD-NCR funds skills training of 1,129 beneficiaries under JSDF-LVUC

“Hindi dole-out ang Pantawid Pamilya program, ito ay ipinatutupad upang tugunan ang kahirapan at lahat ay may tungkuling dapat gampanan sa implementasyon nito,” said Caloocan City 2nd District Congressman Edgar Erice in his message of commitment and support to the program, during the recent NCR’s 12th Convergence Caravan in Caloocan City. Congressman Erice also emphasized continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya is not a dole-out program – Cong. Erice

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) once again brought its programs and services to the residents of Pateros recently during the 11th Convergence Caravan held at the Pateros Elementary School in Barangay San Pedro. In partnership with the local government, the said caravan was attended by some 400 Pantawid continue reading : Convergence is evident in Pateros as it hosts the 11th Caravan

DSWD-NCR recently conducted 11th Convergence Caravan at Pateros Elementary School Sports Complex which aimed to bring the government services closer to the people and to espouse the gains of the Pantawid Pamilya program, through the success stories of beneficiaries.   Photo shows DSWD-NCR Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan while presenting to the public the status continue reading : DSWD-NCR Conducts 11th Convergence Caravan

Rita Roxas, 33 years old, a Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary from brgy. Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City, finally learned how to help others not once, twice or thrice, but incessantly, with all her heart as a parent leader to her fellow beneficiaries in their area. As she said in her testimony in front of DSWD-NCR’s staff and continue reading : A Parent Leader finds true meaning in helping others through Pantawid Pamilya program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region recently held the first Regional Congress on Foster Care and Adoption which carried the theme, “A family for every child.” The congress aimed to promote understanding and appreciation on foster care and adoption programs in the Philippines. Through the congress, DSWD-NCR strengthened its partnership continue reading : DSWD-NCR spearheads another first, the Regional Congress on Foster Care and Adoption

In its efforts to promote deeper understanding and appreciation on the alternative family care program, The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) will hold its first Regional Congress on Foster Care and Adoption with the theme “A family for every child.” This will be held on November 06, 2014 continue reading : DSWD-NCR spearheads first Regional Congress on Foster Care and Adoption