The NVRC athletes of the 2012 Paralympics, together with Mr. Alex Teves, (on wheelchair), NVRC Instructor and Paralympic sports coordinator during the recent Paralympics competition at Marikina sports complex Alex Teves, 50 years old and orthopedically impaired, is a trainer in Consumer Electronics at the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC), a non-residential facility continue reading : “Disability is temporary”- Alex Teves
Barangay officials in NCR endorse areas for assessment
In support to the second Household Assesment, the barangay chairpersons and officials of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have identified “pockets of poverty” in their respective areas to be included in the forthcoming enumeration of households this year. Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) Regional Director continue reading : Barangay officials in NCR endorse areas for assessment
Travel clearance facilitation of a social worker receives commendation
“I’d like to commend Miss Elvira Cruz of DSWD Travel Clearance Section in Legarda Manila for the nice and pleasant assistance given me today.” This was the simple yet meaningful text message sent by Ms. Cecilia G. Reynon lodged at the Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on February 27, continue reading : Travel clearance facilitation of a social worker receives commendation
DSWD-NCR conducts consultation meeting with CSOs and SWDAs
To recognize the vital role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) in the implementation of the Department’s programs, services and projects, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) recently conducted a consultation meeting with the CSOs regarding the preparation of 2015 budget. A total continue reading : DSWD-NCR conducts consultation meeting with CSOs and SWDAs
Clearing Officers Club Inc. (COCI) donate to DSWD-NCR
The Clearing Officers Club Inc. (COCI) recently turned over P150,000.00 check donation to the DSWD-NCR as augmentation to the operational expenses of the recipient centers/residential care facilities. DSWD-NCR Regional Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan expressed her gratitude for their continuous partnership to the Department in serving the disadvantaged sector. “We would like to thank you continue reading : Clearing Officers Club Inc. (COCI) donate to DSWD-NCR
Groundbreaking on the Site of Center for Human Trafficking Survivors
The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Chaired by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and co-chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with representatives of the International Justice Mission – Manila and delegates from the Kingdom of Netherlands, held a groundbreaking ceremony on February 11, 2014, to start the construction of the continue reading : Groundbreaking on the Site of Center for Human Trafficking Survivors
President Aquino commends staff and benefactors of EGV on its 50th Anniversary
President Benigno S. Aquino III lauds the dedication of people behind the success of the Elsie Gaches Village during its 50th Anniversary celebration in Muntinlupa City on February 7, 2014, which carries the theme, “50 years of expertise in serving God’s special children.” “Ipinaaabot ko ang isang espesyal na pasasalamat sa bawat indibidwal at grupong continue reading : President Aquino commends staff and benefactors of EGV on its 50th Anniversary
DSWD-NCR awards capital assistance to 21 SEA-K Associations
The Department of Social Welfare and Development National Capital Region awarded P 1,745,000.00 worth of capital assistance to 21 Self- Employment Assistance- Kaunlaran (SEA-K) associations from Manila City during its flag ceremony on February 3, 2014. DSWD-NCR Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan said that the Sustainable Livelihood Program aims to improve the socio-economic capacity of the Pantawid continue reading : DSWD-NCR awards capital assistance to 21 SEA-K Associations