The Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-FO CAR), through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), has fortified its collaboration with six (6) agencies and two (2) private entities for the first semester of CY 2024. The strengthened partnership, formalized through the renewal of a manifestation of support and the continue reading : DSWD CAR’s Livelihood Program enhances collaboration with partners
Cordillera Administrative Region – In a significant stride towards bolstering social services and community development, the Listahanan Database has officially been handed over to the provinces of Apayao and Ifugao on June 21 and 24. This signifies a pivotal step in empowering local governments to effectively address the needs of their constituents. The turnover ceremonies continue reading : Listahanan Database Turnover to Apayao and Ifugao: A New Beginning for Social Services
Luna, Apayao—Nestled in the remote forested area at the outskirts of this capital town, Barangay Calayucay not only serves as a melting pot of Isnegs, Ilocanos, Aetas and yApayaos but also stands as a testament to the resilience and solidarity of community amidst challenges. After a 40-minute long and winding boat ride on a local continue reading : Community Outreach in Apayao village tells story of solidarity and resilience
Ethel Mae C. Guinanoy, a seasoned entrepreneur from Lagawe, Ifugao, has weathered many storms throughout her business journey. With determination and resilience, she has overcome significant hurdles to build a thriving business, although, her path to success has been marked by challenges, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. From a young age, Ethel Mae faced difficulty continue reading : Transforming Adversity into Opportunity: Ethel Mae Guinanoy’s Business Journey
Cordillera Administrative Region – As of 21 June 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) through the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) has already released a total of PhP 643,722,000.00 to 107,287 senior citizens in the region. The first semester pay out covering January to June began in the continue reading : 107K indigent senior citizens receive stipend for the first half of 2024
There is fulfillment and accomplishment in helping the communities in their barangay to have their own barangay development plan (BDP), DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS Community Volunteer Ermelinda Bahatan from Hingyon, Ifugao shared when recently asked to describe her experience facilitating the formulation of BDP. For more than two decades, the KALAHI-CIDSS program implemented by the Department of continue reading : Championing Barangay Development Planning formulation in CAR one step at a time