LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato – The state’s humanitarian agency recently provided livelihood assistance to dozens of marginalized farmers in this town as part of the government’s punch to curve poverty. Cezario Joel Espejo, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional director, said Thursday 27 cattle and 47 carabaos worth P3 million were distributed to continue reading : More IP farmers in South Cotabato benefit from DSWD’s animal-dispersal program
DSWD readies assistance to OFs that will be repatriated from Middle East
KORONADAL CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed to extend assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers that will be repatriated from the oil-rich Iraq and Iran amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD-12 regional director, made the assurance as the government ordered the mandatory repatriation of Filipinos continue reading : DSWD readies assistance to OFs that will be repatriated from Middle East
DSWD 12 releases over one billion for indigent senior citizens’ pension
KORONADAL CITY — The government has released over one billion for the needs of indigent senior citizens in Central Mindanao, a senior official of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported Wednesday, as he vowed to complete the remaining unpaid pension of clients to finish in the next two months. Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD continue reading : DSWD 12 releases over one billion for indigent senior citizens’ pension
DSWD-12 celebrates 69 years, vows to work more to satisfy public in delivery of social services
KORONADAL CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined other regions across the country in celebrating the 69th years of humanitarian assistance and social protection on January 6, vowing to work more to satisfy the public in the delivery of social services across the region. The celebration, with the theme “Social Integration: continue reading : DSWD-12 celebrates 69 years, vows to work more to satisfy public in delivery of social services
DSWD provides assistance to family of OF who was killed by employer in Kuwait
NORALA, SOUTH COTABATO — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided assistance to the family of an Oversea Filipino (OF) who was killed by her employer’s wife in Kuwait, the head of regional relief agency said Friday. Jeanelyn Villavende, who hailed from Noralla, South Cotabato, was reportedly “maltreated” by her employer’s wife who continue reading : DSWD provides assistance to family of OF who was killed by employer in Kuwait
DSWD condoles with family of OF who dies in hands of employer in Kuwait
KORONADAL CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) condoled with the family of an Oversea Filipino (OF) who was killed by her employer’s wife in Kuwait, a senior regional government official said, as he vowed to provide assistance to the victim’s family. Jeanelyn Villavende, who hailed from Noralla, South Cotabato, was reportedly continue reading : DSWD condoles with family of OF who dies in hands of employer in Kuwait
DSWD voices concern over plight of residents in earthquake-hit areas of Mindanao
The quake’s epicenter was traced near Matanao in the populated province of Davao del Sur, an adjacent town of Padada, which bore the brunt of the quake. Citing the agency is concerned about the condition of women and children, Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD-12 regional director, said they mobilized social workers in North Cotabato and Sarangani continue reading : DSWD voices concern over plight of residents in earthquake-hit areas of Mindanao
DSWD inaugurates P3.35-M tribal hall in North Cotabato
DSWD inaugurates P3.35-M tribal hall in North Cotabato MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) inaugurated here a two-storey tribal hall as part of government’s efforts to promote and preserve Indigenous Peoples rich culture and traditions in the region. Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD regional director, said the P3.35 million worth project was continue reading : DSWD inaugurates P3.35-M tribal hall in North Cotabato