The Haven for Women is conducting a summer sports fest entitled Beat the Heat 2014. According to Mr. Froilan D. Maglaya (standing, 2nd from right), Social Welfare Officer IV and acting center head, the objective of the event was for it to be a continuing advocacy that promotes women’s rights and empowerment. The center continue reading : Beat the Heat 2014
DSWD-NCR inducts new set of NCSD Board of Trustees
The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan inducted recently the newly-elected officers of the National Council of Social Development Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (NCSD). Bonoan swore into office (from left) Sandra Camesa of SPECS Foundation, Rosalinda Perez of Open Heart Foundation, Lilia Orioste of continue reading : DSWD-NCR inducts new set of NCSD Board of Trustees
Unleashing the potentials of the residents of Marillac Hills
Summer is highly anticipated by the residents of Marillac Hills because it marks their annual sportsfest. Everyone is excited to showcase her skills. To achieve the value of teamwork, they were divided into four (4) teams. Each would compete in tug of war, cheer dance, volleyball, basketball, badminton, chess, sungka, word factory, 50/ 100/ continue reading : Unleashing the potentials of the residents of Marillac Hills
DSWD- Sanctuary Center holds its fifth recognition day
Sweet scent of sampaguita garlands filled the stage of DSWD-Sanctuary Center’s social hall as delighted student-clients, staff and spectators gathered and attended the fifth Recognition Day program recently. Ms. Margarita J. Ortega, Officer-In-Charge of the center, gave inspirational message to enthusiastic student-clients as they celebrate their hard work and participation in different therapeutic continue reading : DSWD- Sanctuary Center holds its fifth recognition day
Recognition day in Nayon ng Kabataan
Outstanding residents of Nayon ng Kabataan received awards during its recent recognition day at Jose Fabella Memorial School, Special Education School under the supervision of the center. Some 93 children were enrolled in academic year 2013 – 2014. Others who excelled in academics were given a chance to compete with other schools. continue reading : Recognition day in Nayon ng Kabataan
The new normal for an MCCT-HSF beneficiary
“Noon sinuwerte lang siguro kame sa kalsada at walang kapahamakan na nangyari sa amin, pero ngayon, di na ako papayag na manirahan ulit kami sa kalsada… masyadong delikado…” This is the realization of Mr. Nicanor Ripalda Raz, 48 years old, a beneficiary of Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Homeless Street Families (MCCT-HSF) in Metro Manila continue reading : The new normal for an MCCT-HSF beneficiary
DSWD brings government services closer to people through Convergence Caravan
The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) in partnership with the local government of Valenzuela City held a convergence caravan which served almost 1, 500 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries through the various services offered and delivered during the event, held recently at the Valenzuela Astrodome. This 10th Convergence Caravan in Metro continue reading : DSWD brings government services closer to people through Convergence Caravan
NCR’s PantawidPamilya beneficiaries take part in the creation of new family development session (FDS) module
In preparation for the coming implementation of PantawidPamilya high school age expansion to include 15-18 years old children-beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership withthe University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UP-LB), conducted a series of workshops for the creation of new FDS module wherein the pilot participants are the continue reading : NCR’s PantawidPamilya beneficiaries take part in the creation of new family development session (FDS) module