The municipal inter-barangay forum for Indigenous Peoples of Kalahi-CIDSS has become a venue, not just to present their pressing needs, but also for villagers to show their colorful cultures and traditions

“Salamat guid kay makatabang jud ni sa amu-a.” Nanay Teresita Cadungon, 64, says “gapamugon ko mais diri sa Purok Boundary, usahay wala jud mi makaon kay wala mi umahon.” “Unya, na-a ko kahoy sang lubi ako ibaligya para panggatong. tag dos isa.” Today, in an ongoing relief operations at Brgy. San Jose, City of Koronadal. continue reading : Farmer thankful for rice augmentation assistance from the govt

Here in Koronadal City, social workers of DSWD 12 participated in the rice distribution to drought-stricken families.  

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.        

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

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

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

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