DSWD calls public to validate the initial list of poor households

The DSWD FO XII enjoins public for active participation both for SOCCSKSARGEN and ARMM-LaMa (Lanao and Maguindanao) in scrutinizing the initial list of poor households posted by the hired Area Supervisors (AS) of the National Household Targeting Unit (NHTU). Listahanan is now on its 3rd cycle which is known as Validation and Finalization Phase. This continue reading : DSWD calls public to validate the initial list of poor households

RSDC scrutinizes DSWD’s Listahanan to improve targeting of poor families

The members of the Regional Social Development Committee (RSDC) in region 12 recently met in Koronadal City to discuss the DSWD’s indicators used in identifying poor families in comparison with those used by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the conduct of Small Area Estimates (SAE). Ms. Sohra P. Guialel, Chief of the Policy and Plans continue reading : RSDC scrutinizes DSWD’s Listahanan to improve targeting of poor families

IP mother thankful for learning their rights

MALUNGON, Sarangani — Meriam Pulvera claimed she will be thankful forever. The 29-year old mother from the village of Malungon Gamay, a Bla’an native, confessed her decision to attend community and family development sessions have opened her, learning of their full rights on issues concerning ancestral domain. “I am thankful because my family was included continue reading : IP mother thankful for learning their rights

Beneficiaries gather for Pantawid Pamilya day in Koronadal

KORONADAL CITY, June 19 – Thousands of residents covered by the government’s anti-poverty program gathered Friday here for Pantawid Pamilya Day and Convergence Caravan. Nearly 3,000 people attended the daylong event held at Rizal Park, according to program coordinator Juliet Clavel. “The theme of the event highlights the Department’s belief that given proper support and continue reading : Beneficiaries gather for Pantawid Pamilya day in Koronadal

467 students covered by government program finish high school with awards

COTABATO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Mindanao reported at least 467 students covered by the government’s anti-poverty program have finished their high school studies with honors and several awards. Bai Zorahayda T. Taha, DSWD-12 regional director, said Monday of the total number of graduates, 60 of them valedictorians while continue reading : 467 students covered by government program finish high school with awards

DSWD to implement cash for assets rebuilding program for people affected by military operation in Mamasapano

MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao, May 7 – Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Dinky Soliman assured residents affected by the military’s all out offensive against rebels responsible for the death of police commandos of the state’s continuing support to enrich their lives. In her visit at Tukanalipao village on May 5, the scene of the covert operation continue reading : DSWD to implement cash for assets rebuilding program for people affected by military operation in Mamasapano

DSWD hires field workers for next massive assessment

A total of 775,335 households in Region 12 will be visited and interviewed by DSWD enumerators this summer. Through the National Household Targeting Unit (NHTU) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) field office 12, households in four provinces and five cities in the region will be assessed during Listahanan second round nationwide continue reading : DSWD hires field workers for next massive assessment