On 7 February 2025, the Happy Hallow Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) received recognition from the Department of Education Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd CAR) for their contribution to the successful implementation of the Farm School Program at Happy Hallow National High School. The SLPA is located at Purok 1, Happy Hallow, Baguio City, started by continue reading : Educating beyond the Coop: Happy Hallow SLPA earns DepEd distinction

Naguey, Atok, Benguet, has embraced farming as its primary livelihood, which is complemented by the community’s strong tradition of gardening. Community gardens not only provide fresh produce but also promote social ties, enhance physical and mental well-being, and serve as educational tools that empower individuals and promote environmental stewardship. With the support of the school continue reading : Transforming Naguey Into a Healthier and More Resilient Community through Communal Gardening

The community of Mabongtot, Lubuagan, Kalinga, demonstrated strong bayanihan, or "Abbuyog," to complete the construction of a footpath, a project under the Risk Resiliency Program-Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction (RRP-CCAM-DRR) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Barangay Mabongtot, a remote area, faced significant risks due to the unimproved continue reading : Community-Led Footpath Project Enhances Access and Safety in Mabongtot, Lubuagan, Kalinga

“Uray nu ania kinarigat ti panagbiyag, ti pammati mi iti Diyos ken disiplina dagiti nagbalin a pundasyon ti pamilya mi (Despite life difficulties, our faith coupled with discipline is our family’s foundation),” Peter shared while happily tending to his one-year-old grandchild in their humble home in Lagawe, Ifugao. Peter Puh-hay, 55, the household head of continue reading : Faith & Discipline: The Puh-hay family’s ‘Bread and Butter’

Cordillera Administrative Region – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will continue the implementation of its promotive and protective programs and services in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) during the election ban for the May 2025 mid-term Elections. This comes after the receipt of the approved exemption from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) continue reading : DSWD FO CAR to continue provision of service amidst election ban

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) through the National Household Targeting Section (NHTS) has taken a significant step towards advocating for the utilization of the Listahanan 3 database by for academic utilization conducting its first data-sharing orientation for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). On 16 January 2025, the orientation was continue reading : Listahanan Data Sharing Orientation to HEIs, Kicks Off with UC Graduate Class