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

“Hindi kami makapagpapatapos ng anak sa kolehiyo kung wala ang tulong ng Patawid Pamilya at SLP, kung kaya’t sasamantalahin ko ang oportunidad na ito upang pasalamatan ang lahat ng bumubuo ng DSWD.” Beaming with gratitude, Virgilia Hernaez, 45 years old from Commonwealth, Quezon City, shared the positive changes in her family’s life after being a continue reading : DSWD convergence strategy brings success to a beneficiary from Quezon City

In its effort to support the Supplementary Feeding program, Julie’s bakeshop put up a booth in the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region. A fraction of the company’s earnings from their bayan sliced bread will be donated to the said program which aims to eradicate malnutrition among the children, especially the continue reading : Julie’s bakeshop supports Supplementary Feeding program

Beneficiaries of Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Homeless Street Families (MCCT-HSF) program in Metro Manila inspired participants and guests during the recent Multi-Stakeholders  Summit conducted by Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) held in Mandaluyong City. In their message which was conveyed through a rap, the beneficiaries thanked all stakeholders who are continue reading : Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Homeless Street Families program beneficiaries inspire stakeholders

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) conducted a three-day Multi-Stakeholders’ Summit from October 27-29, 2014 which aimed to address the needs and concerns of street dwellers. Some 71 partners from government agencies, non-government organizations, local government units, international organizations, corporate foundations and street dwellers participated in the said summit continue reading : DSWD-NCR holds Multi-Stakeholders’ Summit to address concerns of street dwellers