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Staying strong and all smiles: An Abreñan Centenarian’s story

Posted on: March 19, 2024
Bangued, Abra— For this centenarian, age is just a number.   Fondly called “Nanang Ancing” by family and friends, Concepcion Castañeda Astudillo beamed in her pale purple dress while four generations of her family surrounded her, as she celebrated her 100th year on March 6, 2024.   Likewise, the Department... Read More

12K Abreños benefit from DSWD-CAR’s financial assistance

Posted on: March 15, 2024
Bangued, Abra—Around 12,000 residents from the different towns of Abra province received financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program during a series of payouts on March 6 to 8, 2024.   With... Read More

Fresh grads see opportunities through cash-for-work program

Posted on: March 14, 2024
La Trinidad, Benguet- For fresh graduates, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Cash-For-Work (CFW) program serves as an opportunity for them to gain work experience, additional knowledge and hone their skills while finding future employment. DSWD Field Office CAR through the KALAHI-CIDSS KKB-CFW or the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa... Read More

Barangay Laylaya’s undefeated grit

Posted on: March 11, 2024
Besao, Mt. Province- The people of Barangay Laylaya start their day early and ends it late in the afternoon. Regardless of gender, culture, type of task, weather conditions, geographic location, everyone is driven to successfully build a community project for the improvement of their lives. “Nan inub ubla me et... Read More

A 4Ps family’s journey of optimism and hard work

Posted on: March 4, 2024
It was a hot sunny morning after a two-hour trek from the rocky terrains of Barangay Tacadang, Kibungan, Benguet when the DSWD team reached sitio Bekes where the family of Sabado and Lunesa Lao-an, a former beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) happily lives.  “Umali kayo sinan kad-an... Read More

DSWD FO CAR provides 370K to fire victims in CAR

Posted on: March 2, 2024
From January to February this year, the DSWD Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) has provided a sum of ₱ 372,607.47 worth of assistance to families and communities affected by structural and forest fires. OIC Regional Director and ARD for Operations Enrique H. Gascon Jr. remarked that the... Read More