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.
Bahay Pag-asa eyed as a priority in SOCSKSARGEN region
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
Govt’s program for children in conflict with the law continues
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
DSWD 12 delivers relief goods in South Cotabato
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
DSWD unfolds the updated list of poor households
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the updated database of poor households in the country through the Listahanan or NHTS-PR. In preparation, the department reviewed the methodologies associated with the Proxy Means Test (PMT) models used in the targeting process, particularly to find alternative (additional) variables that are beneficial in identifying the continue reading : DSWD unfolds the updated list of poor households
DSWD Usec. talks about the Kidapawan Incident in Senate
Some areas in SOCCSKSARGEN have been experiencing drought due to the El Niño phenomenon. Usec. Vilama B. Cabrera and Dir. Bai Zorahayda T. Taha, Regional Director of DSWD XII attended the Committee on Justice and Human Rights to talk about the Kidapawan incident. Senator Allan Peter Cayetano complimented DSWD Field Office for using their QRF continue reading : DSWD Usec. talks about the Kidapawan Incident in Senate
New classrooms, free transportation await school children of Kalaneg
MAITUM, Sarangani—T’boli children of Kalaneg village have now another reason of going to school comes class opening this June. A newly-completed school building is awaiting pupils of Lomutan Elementary School after Department of Social Welfare and Development has turned over it to the community recently. Bai Zorahayda T. Taha, DSWD-12 regional director said on Tuesday continue reading : New classrooms, free transportation await school children of Kalaneg