Government agencies collaborate to intensify fight against human trafficking
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), other government agencies and selected Local Government Units of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has collaborated to intensify efforts against human trafficking. In a five-day training organized by the DSWD- CAR, representatives from various offices were capacitated on the laws, systems, and procedures concerning trafficking in persons. continue reading : Government agencies collaborate to intensify fight against human trafficking
NGAs, CSOs commit sustainable livelihood for CCT beneficiaries
Baguio City- National Government Agencies (NGAs) and some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have come together to ensure the livelihood sustainability of Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program beneficiaries. In a partnership forum initiated by the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), NGAs and CSOs discussed the interventions that can be continue reading : NGAs, CSOs commit sustainable livelihood for CCT beneficiaries
Fulfilled dreams of Intan Agcon
She does not know how to read and write but through hard work and perseverance she successfully fulfilled her dreams. Intan Agcon, 51, was born in Jolo, Sulu. The cruelty of poverty hindered her in taking formal education. At an early age, she did not have a choice but to work so that she can continue reading : Fulfilled dreams of Intan Agcon
Filipino Community in the UK raised funds for Tineg children
Overseas Filipino Workers based in London, England produced a one-night fundraising concert for the benefit of schoolchildren of Tineg, Abra. The concert tagged as One Love Abra was organized by European Network of Filipino Diaspora, The Filipino Channel, and Side Projects. It was attended by Filipinos not only from the city of London but also continue reading : Filipino Community in the UK raised funds for Tineg children
DSWD conducts special validation of poor households in Ifugao
The National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) of Department of Social Welfare and Development – Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) has conducted special validation of poor households in Kiangan and Hungduan, Ifugao. The special validation covered 363 households in the said municipalities. NHTS-PR Regional Field Coordinator Lilia Rose A. Say-awen said that the special continue reading : DSWD conducts special validation of poor households in Ifugao