Here in Koronadal City, social workers of DSWD 12 participated in the rice distribution to drought-stricken families.
DSWD 12 taps NGO to supervise relief distribution to IP communities
Social Action Center in Koronadal City supervises rice relief distribution to IP communities in Tampakan, South Cotabato. Sandra Bonrustro of SAC said, “we are grateful for this opportunity because we have been closely working with IP communities.” SAC through its Alay Kapwa has provided relief services to El Nino affected families.
Bahay Pag-asa eyed as a priority in SOCSKSARGEN region
Multi-agency committee today talks about the Guidelines on the Operation of Bahay Pag-asa, a 24 hour child caring institution providing short term residential care for children in conflict with the law who are above 15 but below 18 who are awaiting court disposition of their cases or transfer to other agencies or jurisdiction. Bahay Pag-asa continue reading : Bahay Pag-asa eyed as a priority in SOCSKSARGEN region
Govt’s program for children in conflict with the law continues
The govt’s program for children in conflict with the law continues thru DSWD’s rehabilitation center for the youth. Cook/houseparent Teresita Sayosa said, there are 19 residents today struggling to create change from being in conflict with the law to becoming a productive member of the community. Daily activities at the center include bible sharing, lecture, continue reading : Govt’s program for children in conflict with the law continues
DSWD 12 delivers relief goods in South Cotabato
Here in a hard to reach area Brgy. Canahay, Surallah, South Cotabato, 1043 drought stricken families benefited from the family food packs of DSWD. Farmer Emily Arellano, 47 with four kids said, “tunga na katuig nga wala kami katanom, paanu kmi katanom wala man tubig. Subong pa lang kami nag umpisa tanum naman.” Today in continue reading : DSWD 12 delivers relief goods in South Cotabato
Women’s Month celebration in SOCSKSARGEN culminates with HIV/AIDS info campaign
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region 12 recently ended the Women’s Month celebration through an orientation on HIV/AIDS that was aimed at educating the women and girls who composed the Home For Girls in Koronadal City. Nelia Ignacio, head of the Home for Girls said, “I am grateful that our girls-residents were continue reading : Women’s Month celebration in SOCSKSARGEN culminates with HIV/AIDS info campaign
Artist from SoCot wins Women’s Month celebration poster making contest
A 31 year old artist and sculptor from South Cotabato today wins the Poster Making Contest initiated by Department of Social Welfare and Development 12 in line with the celebration of the Women’s Month every month of March. Ranel Ricabar said that his concept highlighted the rights of women that are not being respected by some communities in continue reading : Artist from SoCot wins Women’s Month celebration poster making contest
DSWD 12 awards registration and accreditation certificates to compliant centers and institutions
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 12 recently awarded certificate of registration and license to operate to at least six social welfare centers and institutions, while 17 certificates of accreditation were released to various centers and individuals in SOCSKSARGEN region. Zorahayda Taha, DSWD 12 regional director, said that the efforts of the agency has finally continue reading : DSWD 12 awards registration and accreditation certificates to compliant centers and institutions