DSWD Tara, Basa! benefits 4.3K individuals in Samar Province

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has served a total of 4,333 individuals during its pilot implementation of Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program in Samar Province.

This includes 1,981 struggling to read or non-reader incoming Grade 2 pupils, 1,977 parents and guardians of the identified learners, and 350 college students from low income families.

During the simultaneous rollout in six expansion areas across the country, qualified students from selected … Click here to read more...

100 Pantawid households in Hilongos Graduate from the Program

After attaining a Self-Sufficiency Level of Well-being, the 100 Pantawid households from Hilongos, Leyte graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). They underwent Pugay-Tagumpay Ceremonial Graduation on Tuesday, October 22, at the town’s Hilongos Gymnasium.

DSWD Undersecretary for NHTS and 4Ps Vilma Cabrera, DSWD Regional Director Grace Subong, Municipal Mayor Manuel Villahermosa, and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (PSWDO) of Leyte Vivian Claros graced the ceremony.

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DSWD FO 8 has started the distribution of FFPs in Jipapad, Eastern Samar

LOOK | The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VIII has started the distribution of family food packs (FFPs) to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm #KristinePH in Jipapad, Eastern Samar. With help from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO), Municipal Social Welfare Development Office (MSWDO), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the DSWD is set to complete the distribution of 2,800 FFPs … Click here to read more...