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

DSWD Covered Court, Koronadal City – A total of Php13.1 million worth of capital seed fund was disbursed benefitting 35 Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) groups. The funds were distributed to 12 SLP Associations from Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat province receiving P4.8 million, while 8 associations in General Santos City were granted P3,315,000. Also, 7 associations in continue reading : DSWD boosts impoverished communities thru P13.1M livelihood opportunities

JOLO, SULU – After a year that the DSWD XII completed the final phase of decommissioning process to more than 5,000 decommissioned combatants (DCs) of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the agency through Normalization Program conducted a monitoring activity known as ‘Kamustahan’ to see if their lives improved as a result of the financial package continue reading : DSWD XII organizes Kamustahan: A re-engagement activity for decommissioned combatants who received P100K

Koronadal City – Feeding for identified beneficiaries of BangUn will begin soonest as food supplies reached various parts of Maguindanao today. Pregnant, lactating mothers and malnourished children were identified to benefit from the government’s flagship program for Bangsamoro communities known as Bangsamo Umpungan sa Nutrisyun or BangUn. Loreto Jr Cabaya, regional director of DSWD12 said continue reading : Food supplies for conflict-vulnerable towns in Maguindanao ready for BangUn feeding activities