MANDALUYONG CITY – DSWD-NCR’s Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and other Special Cases (GRACES) and Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) received awards from Mandaluyong City during the latter’s Awarding for Program Partners on February 17, 2020. Both programs have demonstrated generous support to the pioneering activities and initiatives of Mandaluyong that continue reading : DSWD-NCR bags awards from Mandaluyong

Elsie Gaches Village celebrated 56 years of providing care and rehabilitation to abandoned and neglected children with special needs with the theme, “Pagkalingang Pangkaisipan, Kasangkapan ng Kabataan sa Kinabukasan ” which was held on February 14, 2020 at the Elsie Gaches Village Covered Hall. The program started with the graceful and heartfelt doxology by the selected residents continue reading : EGV Celebrates 56 years of Hearty and Responsible Service for God’s Special Children

Like any other occasions, Valentine’s Day is celebrated yearly at DSWD Sanctuary Center.  It is customarily connected with hearts, flowers, balloons, chocolates, and cards that symbolize feelings of appreciation, affection and friendship.  The activity was held on February 13, 2020 at Social Hall. The Center’s celebration was held in two parts with several segments making continue reading : Valentine’s Day at the Sanctuary

Searching for the right one? Dreaming you and your ultimate crush having a romantic and memorable date? From a day of romance to an occasion that celebrates love in all its forms, Valentine’s Day has evolved over the years. From cards and chocolates, flowers and teddy bears, a romantic dinner for two, these days everyone continue reading : Language of Love

DSWD-Sanctuary Center Psychological Service spearheaded a dance competition that aims to showcase the clients’ creative expression both in individual and in group setting.  The activity was held on January 31, 2020 and was participated by thirty-three selected clients from different dormitories. The activity aims to boost the self-esteem and creative skills of all the participants continue reading : TALA Shakes Sanctuary

The Department of Social Welfare and Development National Capital Region provided resource augmentation to DSWD Field Office CALABARZON in assisting the victims of the Taal Volcano Eruption which caused devastation and harm to the province of Batangas and nearby areas. The volcano heaved ashes measuring 100 meters on the afternoon of January 12, 2020 after continue reading : DSWD NCR extends help to victims of Taal Volcano Eruption

In observance of the Presidential Proclamation No. 124, series of 2017, declaring the month of January of every year as National Bible Month, the Reception and Study Center for Children selected residents joined the celebration on January 18, 2020 at the Philippine Bible Society Building, UN Avenue, Manila. God’s Word contains a beautiful and powerful continue reading : Ang Biblia para sa mga Bata

QUEZON CITY – Follow-up meeting on Regional Convergence for Frontline Programs and Services was conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) on January 15, 2020 at Circulo Verde, Bagumbayan Quezon City. Said activity aims to gather updates on the activities and efforts exerted by the Department’s stakeholders such continue reading : DSWD-NCR gathers stakeholders for Regional Convergence follow-up meeting