DSWD-NCR leads the validation of nominees for the Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2015

In preparation for the celebration of the National Family Week on the last week of September, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) currently leads the validation of nominees of the NCR’s Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2015. For this year, all the 17 LGUs in Metro Manila have submitted continue reading : DSWD-NCR leads the validation of nominees for the Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2015

Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries demonstrate the value of generosity

“Masarap makatulong sa ibang tao (It’s feels good to help other people).” Thus what Febie Pejedero expressed, Parent Leader (PL) of Pantawid Pamliya Pilipino Program from Caloocan City, in front of other PLs. She recounted a story of her member who needed financial help and how she and other program beneficiaries responded. Febie said that continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries demonstrate the value of generosity

DSWD taps academe to help address prevalence of street families in Q.C. and Manila

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) simultaneously conducted orientation to universities, colleges, public and private schools from Manila and Quezon City on the Oplan Balik Bahay, Sagip Buhay (OBBSB) project, held at Hotel Rembrandt, Quezon City and Ramada Manila Central last August 5, 2015. Some 235 from the academe continue reading : DSWD taps academe to help address prevalence of street families in Q.C. and Manila

PH delegates from Elsie Gaches Village win bronze medals in Special Olympics World Games

Four residents of Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) brought joy and pride to the country after excelling in their respective sports and bagging the bronze medals during the Special Olympics World Games held in Los Angeles, California from July 25 to August 2, 2015. Teresita Valentino, Head of EGV, said that the center and Department of continue reading : PH delegates from Elsie Gaches Village win bronze medals in Special Olympics World Games

Tzu Chi Foundation and DSWD-NCR conduct rice relief distribution for Muslim families

The Tzu Chi Foundation, in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR), conducted a rice relief distribution to 1,060 Muslim beneficiaries from Barangays 645, 647, and 648, Maila held on July 24, 2015. Melchor Gaspar Baltazar, together with his wife Lucy, expressed their gratitude as one of the continue reading : Tzu Chi Foundation and DSWD-NCR conduct rice relief distribution for Muslim families

Sanctuary Center celebrates Nutrition Month 2015

The Sanctuary Center which is being managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) joined the nation in celebrating the Nutrition Month through conduct of several activities in July which carried  year’s theme, “Timbang Iwasto sa Tamang Nutrisyon at Ehersisyo.” “We would like to teach our residents the importance continue reading : Sanctuary Center celebrates Nutrition Month 2015

DSWD-NCR and 27 Manila task forces ink MOA and TOR for OBBSB project

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) and 27 new task forces of Manila inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Oplan Balik Bahay, Sagip Buhay (OBBSB) project –a pilot initiative of DSWD which aims to address the prevalence of street dwellers in the continue reading : DSWD-NCR and 27 Manila task forces ink MOA and TOR for OBBSB project

MCCT-HSF: A hope for homeless families

The Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Homeless Families (MCCT-HSF) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) gives street families new hope that they can be able to surpass their situations and get the life they always dream of, just like Bresilda B. Dizon or “Blessie”, an MCCT-HSF beneficiary. Blessie, 57 years old, shared continue reading : MCCT-HSF: A hope for homeless families