Lagawe, Ifugao— With the aim to help establish and manage local microenterprises, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-CAR, through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), has turned over livelihood assistance to two associations in the province last 10 January 2024. DSWD-CAR Concurrent OIC-Regional Director (RD) and Assistant RD for Operations Enrique H. Gascon, Jr. continue reading : DSWD-CAR empowers local microenterprises in Ifugao through SLP livelihood assistance

Bontoc, Mt. Province—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-CAR, through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC) to establish a partnership which aims to enhance the provision of services for the SLP participants. The MOA also stipulates that the DSWD-CAR will continue reading : DSWD-CAR partners with MPSPC for livelihood needs and skills trainings

Nestled in Tinoc, Ifugao is the tranquil Barangay Tukucan that shares its border with Benguet province. Life here is far from easy, especially in the remote mountainous areas. The residents of Barangay Tukucan heavily rely on cultivating crops such as tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes as their primary source of income. The hard journey to continue reading : Tukucan’s road to resilience: A story of dedication and compassion

Helping affected families cope with the effects of  Super Typhoon Egay, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) implemented its post disaster response, early recovery and rehabilitation through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay Cash-For-Work Program continue reading : DSWD Field Office CAR implements cash for work program for families hit by STY Egay

In the Municipality of Sagada in Mt. Province, lies the least populous village of Barangay Nacagang. This secluded haven, located 15 kilometers southwest from Central Sagada, is an agricultural land perfect for gardening and raising livestock, which became its people’s main source of income. However, being geographically isolated, the village rarely benefited from government programs. continue reading : Oinktastic Story of Sustainable Livelihood in Nacagang, Sagada, Mt. Province

BAGUIO CITY- Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Cordillera Administrative Region conveyed their support for the institutionalization of the Community-Driven Development (CDD) that promotes the involvement of communities in the local implementation of programs. In an LGU Forum held on 24 November 2023, LGUs through their Local Chief Executives, Vice-Mayors, Sangguniang Bayan Members and Staff continue reading : CAR LGUs manifest support for CDD Institutionalization