In a momentous move to honor and support the elderly, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) has commenced the distribution of cash incentives to centenarians for the year 2024. This activity aims to recognize the invaluable contributions of the region’s oldest citizens, with 80 centenarians expected continue reading : DSWD CAR distributes Cash Incentive to 35 Centenarians this 2024
DSWD CAR, BJMP to launch livelihood program for Persons Deprived of Liberty
The Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Cordillera Administrative Region (BJMP CAR) have launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide skills training and livelihood opportunities to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement continue reading : DSWD CAR, BJMP to launch livelihood program for Persons Deprived of Liberty
DSWD-CAR joins launching of AKAP for minimum-wage earners
AKAP para sa mga minimum-wage earners in CAR. DSWD FO CAR Regional Director Marie C. Aplaten (2nd from right), and DSWD FO CAR Assistant RD for Operations Enrique H. Gascon, Jr. (1st from left) during the ceremonial turnover of assistance to beneficiaries from Baguio City during the launching of the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang continue reading : DSWD-CAR joins launching of AKAP for minimum-wage earners
A Centenarian’s Secret to long life: healthy diet and traditional ways
In the heart of Besao, Mountain Province, amidst the modern world, resides a living testament to resilience and wisdom. Centenarian Malicay Sagulo Odlas, born in 23 January 1923, gave profound insights into food, lifestyle and traditional healing practices. At 101 years old, Lola Malicay exudes vitality, with her sharp senses attuned to the rhythms of continue reading : A Centenarian’s Secret to long life: healthy diet and traditional ways
Harvesting Hope: Navigating Life through Hog Raising
In Sitio Jahpa, life revolves around mining, vegetable farming, and hog raising, where every livelihood thread is woven into the intricate tapestry of survival. However, when Typhoon Ompong ravaged the municipality in September 2018, it was left with a trail of devastation — livelihoods shattered, dreams uprooted, and hopes dimmed. For Vanesa Carlos, whose mainstay continue reading : Harvesting Hope: Navigating Life through Hog Raising
DSWD, SEC close partnership to promote financial literacy
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) here and the Securities and Exchange Commission Baguio Extension Office (SEC BAGEO) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) which aims to strengthen the advocacy on financial literacy for the vulnerable sector, particularly the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) continue reading : DSWD, SEC close partnership to promote financial literacy