Gian Carlo Felicisimo had his hearing impairment as early as seven years old. Despite his disability, Gian grew up to be a sweet, thoughtful, caring, and responsible person. Now 23 years old, Gian had learned sign language at a Special Education school and was able to study Information Technology as a scholar at Saint Benilde. continue reading : The Success Story of Gian Carlo Batuclan Felicisimo

The Department of Scoial Welfare and Development – National Capital Region as the primary promoter of Social Welfare Services of the Region, takes on a huge role in the implementation of the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) program under the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). This program aims to provide Tertiary continue reading : Role of DSWD-NCR in the UniFAST Program of CHED

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region, through the Learning Development Section, conducted a consultation meeting with DSWD-Affiliated Schools and Universities to share the Listahanan Data Sharing for their Social Protection and Scholarship Programs. This was held at the DSWD-NCR Office of the Secretary Conference Room on June 20, 2019.­ The continue reading : DSWD-NCR conducts orientation with Affiliated Schools and Universities

The Sanctuary Center joins the observance of National Independence Day through its annual celebration held on June 11, 2019 with the theme, “Kalayaan 2019: Pagbabagong Ipinaglaban, Alay sa Masaganang Kinabukasan”. The program was initiated by Ms. Luz M. Buen, Activity Therapist and Ms. Faith Francesa Arevalo, Psychologist I, of Psychological Services. Thirty (30) selected clients continue reading : Kalayaan 2019

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region through Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (PPPP), intensifies its partnership with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) through a series of orientations for LBP branch managers regarding the implementation of the Program. The first batch of orientation was conducted for the South Cluster B (Pasig, continue reading : DSWD-NCR Pantawid Pamilya intensifies its partnership with Land Bank of the Philippines

Taon-taon, nakikiisa ang Elsie Gaches Village sa pagdiriwang ng Stacruzan na ginaganap tuwing buwan ng Mayo. Ito ay upang gunitain ang paghahanap ng Banal na Krus ni Reyna Elena at Emperador Constantino. Kasabay ang pagsibol ng mga bulaklak sa buwan na itinuturing na tradisyon ng Simbahang Katoliko. ang Santacruzan ay ginanap sa naturang center noong continue reading : Santacruzan 2019 sa Elsie Gaches Village

The DSWD-NCR celebrated the Santacruzan on May 28, 2019 at the Field Office Grounds as part of the Wellness Program of the Department which was participated by the staff of the Field Office. The Santacruzan 2019 provides opportunities and avenue to promote and uphold the well-being of staff in the areas of interpersonal relationships designed continue reading : DSWD NCR stages Santacruzan Festival

Vincent Lubaton, a dreamer from Caloocan City, successfully completed his training at the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC) on March 5, 2019. He came to the center with full of hope and determination as he rose from his darkest days. Growing up, it was hard for Vincent to accept his family situation because of his continue reading : A blind man who sees his future