Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering earned in 2009, Marilyn Baytoc from Barangay Nambaran, Tabuk, Kalinga had dreams of contributing to her community through her expertise. However, the untimely challenge of not passing the board exam redirected her path. In 2012, Marilyn exchanged vows and embraced the role of a full-time mother. They continue reading : A Plot Twist: A Dream of Becoming an Engineer to an Empowered Entrepreneur

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)- The Cordillera Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC-CAR) chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) here concluded the 2024 Women’s Month celebration on 26 March 2024 by recognizing partners and stakeholders who have taken part in the Region’s continuous advocacy for gender equality and inclusivity. “The recurring theme continue reading : Cordillera Regional Committee concludes 2024 Women’s Month celebration

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 me ay ada-dayo (Welcome to continue reading : A 4Ps family’s journey of optimism and hard work

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) has awarded seventeen (17) Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations in the different municipalities of Mt. Province on 27 February 2024.  Members of the different SLPAs gladly received the livelihood assistance from DSWD through the Sustainable Livelihood Program – Payapa at Masaganang continue reading : Social Welfare Agency provides livelihood assistance to Montañosa