The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XII officially kicked off the 2026 Safer Internet Day Philippines (SIDPH) celebration on February 26, 2026, at the DSWD XII Covered Court, highlighting this year’s theme: “Ako, Ikaw, Tayo: Konektado at Protektado Labas sa OSAEC at CSAEM.” The campaign underscores the collective responsibility of individuals, continue reading : Konektado at Protektado: DSWD XII Leads Safer Internet Day 2026 Campaign

City of Koronadal – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office XII spearheaded the crafting of the Guidelines on the Unified Accounting and Distribution of Food and Non-Food Items (FNFIs) as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen disaster response mechanisms in Region XII. The initiative follows the approval of a resolution by continue reading : DSWD FO XII leads development of Unified FNFI Guidelines

Tampakan, South Cotabato — The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office XII (DSWD 12) witnessed the opening ceremony of the General Merchandise Store of the Liberty Peace & Development Volunteer Farmers Association located in Purok Irrigation, Barangay Liberty, Tampakan, South Cotabato on November 18, 2025. According to Mr. Wilbert G. Gunday Jr., Association continue reading : 𝗗𝗦𝗪𝗗 𝟭𝟮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻

General Santos City – The Regional ABSNET, through the Standards Section of the DSWD Field Office XII Policy and Plans Division, successfully gathered its partners and frontline community workers for its General Assembly this day, November 17, 2025 at Venue 88 Hotel, General Santos City. The event brought together a diverse group of social welfare continue reading : Regional ABSNET held general assembly and joint planning workshop in General Santos City

General Santos City – The DSWD 12 Pag-abot Program successfully led the reintegration of an Individual in Street Situation (ISS) beneficiary back to his hometown in Barangay Bula, General Santos City on November 13, 2025. The activity aimed to ensure a safe, supported, and well-coordinated return for the beneficiary as part of DSWD’s commitment to continue reading : DSWD 12 Pag-abot facilitates safe reintegration of ISS beneficiary in General Santos City

Cotabato Province – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XII has ramped up its monitoring efforts for the implementation of the Enhanced Support Services Intervention (ESSI) for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Cotabato Province. This initiative aims to ensure the sustainability of progress and empower households as continue reading : DSWD-12 Intensifies Monitoring of Enhanced Support Services for 4Ps Beneficiaries in Cotabato Province

Polomolok, South Cotabato – A total of 835 families in Polomolok officially graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in a ceremony held on September 4, 2025, at the Polomolok Gymnasium. The event, themed “Pugay Tagumpay sa mga Pamilyang Nagtapos bilang Miyembro-Benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program,” celebrated the successful completion of the program continue reading : 835 families graduate from 4Ps program in Polomolok, South Cotabato

Congratulations to Ashlee Michelle A. Lacsi (Grade 12) and Lance P. Agripo (Grade 7) of Isulan National High School, proudly representing Barangay Kalawag 1, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat as LITTLE BOARD MEMBERS of the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Youth Official Counterpart Program. As 4Ps children turned youth leaders, Ashlee and Lance join other outstanding young officials in continue reading : Empowered to Lead: 4Ps Youth Rise as Provincial Youth Officials| Batang 4Ps, Batang Leader!