Earlier, DSWD provided burial assistance to bereaved families with total amount of Php71,000.00, plus a cash assistance of Php5,000.00 to the family of Gerry Movilla, a DSWD-SLP security guard trainee who died in the collapsed building in Kananga. To date, 3 dead persons were reported. This is based on recent report of continue reading : Bereaved families of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake casualties received assistance from DSWD
From an ordinary “manghihilot” to a licensed massage therapist
A mother is always the proudest whenever her child succeeds, but of course, would also wish to be someone whom her kid can be proud of. Luzviminda Lubiano, a mother of 12, feels more blessed when she received her national certificate II (NCII) on massage therapy last June 27, 2017 in Matag-ob, Leyte. Together with continue reading : From an ordinary “manghihilot” to a licensed massage therapist
Lady guards now on duty for peace and order sustainability
Two mothers reaped what they have sowed, after the 15-day Pre-Licensing Training for Security Guards, through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Mary Jane Penaranda from Llorente, Samar and Joeverlyn Rejuso from Leyte, Leyte excitedly started their work last June 14, 2017, after they received their certificates continue reading : Lady guards now on duty for peace and order sustainability
Hardworking father rewarded with a job in the government
Jessie Mar Agunos, 32, felt as if winning in a lottery upon hearing the big news. All his hard work paid off in an instance. “I didn’t expect this but I am grateful to have been given this opportunity. I am thankful that I was chosen to take the position,” he expressed. Last June 16, continue reading : Hardworking father rewarded with a job in the government
DSWD provides sustainable livelihood for lasting peace and order in communities
Some 160 male and female security guards graduated in the pre-licensing training through the Sustainable Livelihood Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. In separate closing ceremonies, 85 male security guards and 15 lady guards of Llorente, Eastern Samar received their completion certificates last June 10, 2017, while 48 male security guards and 12 lady guards in Leyte, Leyte, had continue reading : DSWD provides sustainable livelihood for lasting peace and order in communities
A Self-Reliant Community Grows
From Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Pantawid Pamilya) to other interventions, one community in this part of Northern Samar province started to be re-awakened. The once passive people were turned to be active citizens now. Barangay Francisco of Catubig is now working its way to become self-reliant via a group of 85 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries who continue reading : A Self-Reliant Community Grows
Kalahi-CIDSS gives opportunities to PWDs
“Dati, hindi ako humaharap sa ibang tao. Itinatago ko itong mga kamay ko. Pero dahil nakasali na ako sa Kalahi-CIDSS, nareporma na ang sarili ko.” She grew up in a community where most people see the imperfections of others. But Miguela “Ging-ging” Icasama, 51, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiary of Brgy. Odiong, Javier, Leyte continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS gives opportunities to PWDs