Sitio Firstgate is a lively community situated just a 20-minute ride or a 30 to 45-minute walk from the barangay hall of Ucab, Itogon. The primary livelihood activities here center around the buy-and-sell of mine tailings, which reflects the Region’s mining industry. In addition to this, residents pursue various ventures, including hog raising, running sari-sari continue reading : From Snacks to Savings: Elizabeth’s Path to Financial Freedom
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)- The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) in partnership with the City Government of Baguio conducted a Training on Basic Filipino Sign Language on 7 November 2024. The said training aims to capacitate Public Assistance Officers of different line agencies and local governments, continue reading : Social Welfare Agency capacitates Public Assistance Desk Officers on Basic Filipino Sign Language
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)- The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) assures the public that there are enough resources that can be utilized to respond to the possible impact of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine in the region. DSWD FO CAR Regional Director Maria A. Catbagan-Aplaten, PhD continue reading : Social Welfare Agency assures readiness to augment in assisting communities affected by STS Kristine
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)- The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) recognized its partners in the implementation of community driven development on 16 October 2024 through the Bayani Ka! Awards. “[Through the Bayani Ka! Awards] we honor not just individuals but an entire movement of service and continue reading : Social Welfare Agency recognizes exemplary partners in Community-Driven Development
Itogon, Benguet—Far from the urban jungle of Metro Manila, Mr. Leon Macario now enjoys life in the company of his family. A somewhat reserved figure, Mr. Macario, recollects how he was brought back to his rural hometown with the help of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pag-abot Program earlier this year. continue reading : DSWD FO CAR reunites, empowers family through Pag-abot Program
“Project MARTHA” is an outreach initiative founded in honor of its proponent’s late mother, Martha, who was blind and deeply committed to serving others. The name is also inspired by the biblical figure known for her acts of service, symbolizing the project’s dedication to providing support and care to those in need. Initially carried out continue reading : Project M.A.R.T.H.A.: Mobilizing Advocates to Reach, to Transform, and to Help All in need