Upcycling their way to sustainability: RRP-CCAM-DRR expands Rag-Making Livelihood in Besao

Environment protection, indigenous knowledge and skills promotion, community-engaged innovation,  and proper resource management−  These advocacy/practices were furthered through the implementation of Risk Resiliency Program- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Disaster Risk Reduction (RRP-CCAM-DRR) which lead to sustenance of the weaving livelihood for the Program beneficiaries in the Municipality of Besao, Mountain Province. The Department of Social continue reading : Upcycling their way to sustainability: RRP-CCAM-DRR expands Rag-Making Livelihood in Besao

Cultivating greens, developing innovative communities towards food sufficient and resilient Apayao

Home to Isnag indigenous peoples and other indigenous communities, the Province of Apayao is also dubbed as “The Last Nature Frontier” for its rich and diverse biodiversity. Each of its seven (7) municipalities has its distinct characteristics; Calanasan is dubbed as the “Home of the Giants” while Conner is known as the “Fruit Basket of continue reading : Cultivating greens, developing innovative communities towards food sufficient and resilient Apayao

DSWD FO CAR turns over 47 core shelter units in Bontoc

Bontoc, Mountain Province− Providing safe and secure homes to disaster-affected families, 47 core shelter units built through the Core Shelter Assistance Project (CSAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development were turned-over to the family-beneficiaries  last week.   DSWD FO CAR Represented by Planning Officer IV Marifil Jugal together with the Bontoc Municipal  Mayor continue reading : DSWD FO CAR turns over 47 core shelter units in Bontoc

Tadian Youth keeps the spirit of volunteerism alive for the development of their communities

Tadian, Mountain Province-Youth groups are keeping the spirit of volunteerism alive for the development of their respective communities as they also see it as a way for them to learn, be empowered, and equipped with skills and knowledge that will be useful in their future. The implementation of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and continue reading : Tadian Youth keeps the spirit of volunteerism alive for the development of their communities

DSWD FO CAR prepares for the implementation of PhP 1,000.00 monthly stipend for indigent senior citizens

In a significant move towards supporting senior citizens, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) is preparing for the implementation of Republic Act (RA) 11916 stipulates that the stipend provided to indigent senior citizens should not be less than One thousand pesos (PhP 1,000.00) to augment continue reading : DSWD FO CAR prepares for the implementation of PhP 1,000.00 monthly stipend for indigent senior citizens