A total of 65 Kalahi-CIDSS Disaster Risk Reduction Mitigating Housing units funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) were inaugurated and awarded to family beneficiaries of Brgy. Balatson in Burauen, Leyte early morning of September 2, 2016. “This is a dream come true. All our sacrifices and tears are worth it and we are very continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS inaugurates first housing project in the Philippines
DSWD FO VIII – PYAP celebrates 42 years, holds annual workshop, elects officers
CALBAYOG CITY – To commemorate 42 years of its existence, Region VIII’s Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PYAP) holds a five-day Capacity Building seminar-workshop on Gender and Development (GAD) and Social Welfare and Development (SWD) Laws at the Miraculous Hot Springs Resort, this city, from August 30 to September 3, 2016. The 70 continue reading : DSWD FO VIII – PYAP celebrates 42 years, holds annual workshop, elects officers
DSWD pushes for PYAPs’ re-activation in every barangay, municipality, city
After super typhoon Yolanda, efforts were re-directed towards re-building lives and communities. Priority of local government units, then, were needs of the victims, said Alicia Severino, DSWD’s focal person for the Unlad Kabataan Program (UKP). The organization of the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines, Incorporated (PYAP, Inc.) is a strategy under the UKP to continue reading : DSWD pushes for PYAPs’ re-activation in every barangay, municipality, city
Lope de Vega Community receives more PAMANA projects through womens’ initiatives
Remedios Galanta (left), 58, from Purok 8, Poblacion, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar, saw the the daily sacrifices of almost 1000 students including his 10-year old son, who would tread long and dangerous miles just to attend their classes. This was the primary reason why she volunteered for the Kalahi-CIDSS program in their barangay under continue reading : Lope de Vega Community receives more PAMANA projects through womens’ initiatives
SOLOs of DSWDF08 support amendment of Solo Parent Welfare Act (RA 8972)
In interviews with Ioannes Paulus Omang of DYVL and Kaugop Dan Kerk Requiez of Kaugop Radio, Ms Alejandra Yeng Deloria Catalon President of Singly Overcoming Life’s Obstacles or SOLOs (the solo parents’ organization of DSWD Field Office VIII), who is also member of the Board of Trustees and PIO, Federation of Solo Parents Luzvimin Inc.-United continue reading : SOLOs of DSWDF08 support amendment of Solo Parent Welfare Act (RA 8972)
Need for center staff to be oriented on GAD underscored
Representing DSWD Regional Director, Restituto Macuto, Policy and Plans Division Chief, Yvonne Abonales, emphasized the importance of center staff to have a deep understanding on Gender and Development (GAD). Reading the inspirational message of Director Macuto during a recent two-day Gender Sensitivity Training held at San Juanico Gulf and Country Club Resort in Tacloban, she continue reading : Need for center staff to be oriented on GAD underscored
DSWD – IAS conducts review of internal controls for Region Eight
DSWD’s ABC (Accounting, Budget and Cash) get together for one – and- a half day to determine and document the existing internal control structure of the three units in support of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Process. Said Internal Audit Service chief, Wayne Belizar, of DSWD Central Office, “internal control is a means to continue reading : DSWD – IAS conducts review of internal controls for Region Eight