Koronadal City – Both senior citizens-employees and barangay-organized seniors were highlighted during the launching day of the Elderly Filipino Week here. Held during the Flag Raising ceremonies, employees of DSWD12 60 years old and above were serenaded with the renowned “Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko,” reassuring endless love and care in their lifetime. The continue reading : Seniors get spotlight on DSWD12’s elderly filipino week launch

General Santos City – In line with its steadfast commitment to bolstering small-scale businesses, the DSWD actively provided continuous cash assistance of P15,000 each to micro-rice retailers and sari-sari store owners recently. 260 micro-rice retailers and sari-sari store owners from General Santos City and 245 from Alabel, Sarangani Province, whose businesses are registered, were identified continue reading : Cash assistance benefits micro-rice retailers and sari-sari store owners in SARGEN

Glan, Sarangani – “The greatest heart is that of a volunteer.” Jovita Piscos, a former elementary school teacher said in an interview when asked what drives her to serve the community. Piscos was a public elementary school teacher for 4 decades in her hometown in barangay Kapatan. After retirement, she sees another challenging role to continue reading : Age is just a number: At 76, retiree finds new purpose in volunteerism

Tawi-tawi Province – DSWD XII in coordination with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) recently organized a significant activity called “Kamustahan” in Tawi-tawi Province, Basilan and Jolo, Sulu under the leadership of DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian. Present during the Kamustahan were Usec Allan Tanjusay, Asec Arnel Garcia, DRMG Asst. continue reading : DSWD XII fosters dialogue and support through “Kamustahan” for decommissioned combatants

Isulan, Sultan Kudarat – A total of 310 micro-rice retailers in Sultan Kudarat province receive here today their Php15,000 cash assistance in response to the rice price cap due to issuance of EO 39. Bailano Ali, assistant director for administration of DSWD12 said that although this is not big enough, the cash can at least continue reading : 310 micro-rice retailers and sari-sari store owners in Sultan Kudarat receive 15k cash aid

Maguindanao del Sur – In a recent relief distribution effort, the DSWD provided essential food packs to thousands of beneficiaries across various towns in the province of Maguindanao del Sur. Yesterday, September 27, 2023, the latest distribution took place in Pandag, benefiting 1,969 individuals in the area. The relief distribution initiative reached a significant milestone, continue reading : DSWD XII sustains vital relief augmentation efforts in Maguindanao del Sur

KORONADAL CITY – To enhance the barangay development plan (BDP) in a participatory, multi-sectoral, and community-driven process, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Department of Interior Local Government (DILG), has commenced series of capability building activities in Region XII. Camelia A. Taha, the regional program coordinator of the Kapit-Bisig continue reading : DSWD, DILG rollout participatory barangay development planning in Region XII

General Santos City – A composite team Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) in SOCCSKSARGEN region recently visited child centers and police headquarters. This activity, according to Rabyn Quiñones, social welfare officer and secretariat of said committee ensures the proper implementation of amended Juvenile Justice Law under RA 10630. Among the centers visited were continue reading : Advocates of juvenile justice monitor handling of both CICLs and victims