The National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC), celebrated its 60th founding anniversary recently with the theme “Animnapu’t Taong Matapat, Magiliw, Masigasig na Paglilingkod Tungo sa Pag-angat ng Kalagayan ng mga Taong May Kapansanan.” Former NVRC Superintendent Ms. Marita S. Capadocia, who served as NVRC Superintendent from 1972-1978, gave an inspirational message where she traced the roots continue reading : National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC) celebrates 60th founding anniversary

Beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development –National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) participated in the ‘Government Programs and Services Exhibit’ held recently at Luneta Park, in celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day. The exhibit aimed to bring the basic services of the different government agencies and organizations continue reading : DSWD-NCR program beneficiaries participate in the 116th Independence Day celebration

SM Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, The SM stores, and SM stationery, recently launched ‘Donate-A-Book” project which runs from May 1 to June 30, 2014.   It aims to collect new and reusable books and school supplies from tenants, shoppers and companies that would help enhance the literacy continue reading : “Donate-A-Book” Project

The DSWD Field Office – NCR recently held the first SWAD forum for the first semester entitled “Paghahanda sa 7.2 m Lindol sa NCR: A Magnitude of Conversations.” The forum assessed the preparedness of the Field Office to handle a 7.2 magnitude earthquake through the experiences gathered from the disaster response to typhoon Yolanda. The continue reading : DSWD-NCR holds first Social Welfare and Development forum for 2014

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) supported the World Bank officials who visited Barangay Sta. Ana, Taguig City recently. The visit was part of the World Bank mission which aims to assess the impact of the Pantawid Pamilya program in the area. DSWD-NCR Regional Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan continue reading : World Bank officials visit Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Taguig City

Branchforth Foundation Inc. donated two (2) new buildings for the Nayon ng Kabataan in Mandaluyong City, a residential care facility managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR). Turned over on June 03, 2014, the buildings are for the staff and residents in the center.   The construction of continue reading : Turnover of psycho-social and school buildings to DSWD’s Nayon ng Kabataan

Analyn Atienza, 35 years old, untiringly pushes out the ingrown nails of her customers every day in the middle of the busy streets in Western Bicutan, Taguig City so that she will have additional income, aside from the proceeds from their sari-sari store. Analyn’s family is among the 8,004 beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya program in continue reading : Pulling “ingrowns” out of their lives

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR), through its Foster/Adoption Support Group (F/ASG), recently conducted its first-ever summer activity which carries the theme, “Larong Pinoy mini-lympics”at Nayon ng Kabataan in Mandaluyong City.   Some 25 adoptive families gathered to enjoy the half-day event filled with fun and excitement. They also continue reading : FASG Larong Pinoy 2014