Amidst adversities, the community of Mabongtot strengthened their bayanihan or “Abbuyog” to complete the construction of footpath/pathway, 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 is a far-flung barangay in Lubuagan, Kalinga. The unimproved footpath in continue reading : Paving the way towards better and safer Mabongtot
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR), through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), hosted the 15th edition of the 4Ps Joint Review Mission with International Development Partners (IDPs) on 13-14 March 2024 held in Baguio City and select municipalities in Benguet. The IDPs was led by continue reading : DSWD CAR hosts 15th 4Ps Joint Review Mission
Gardening is a primary livelihood in Kabayan, Benguet. Besides being a mere task, community gardening plays a role in strengthening community ties, improving physical and mental well being, providing access to fresh and healthy food, environmental stewardship, and increasing educational opportunities. Experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic have proven how gardening has brought a whole community continue reading : CCAM promotes health and nutrition in Benguet through ‘Gulayan sa Paaralan’
SIMPLE AND SMILING during her birthday celebration on March 6, 2024 at their ancestral home in Bangued, Abra, Abreño Centenarian Concepcion “Nanang Ancing” Castañeda Astudillo gamely poses for group photo opportunities with family and friends as well as the team from DSWD, DSWD-CAR, and SWAD-Abra, led by Assistant Secretary for Specialized Programs under Operations Group continue reading : Staying strong and all smiles: An Abreñan Centenarian’s story
Extra love and care for Abreños. Beneficiaries during the DSWD-AICS Payout in Bangued, Abra on March 6-8, 2024 take a group photo with key officials of the DSWD-Central Office, DSWD FO CAR, and Provincial Local Government Unit (LGU) of Abra. (From left, DSWD- CAR Protective Services Division Chief Mary Ann G. Buclao, Abra Vice Governor continue reading : 12K Abreños benefit from DSWD-CAR’s financial assistance
La Trinidad, Benguet- For fresh graduates, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Cash-For-Work (CFW) program serves as an opportunity for them to gain work experience, additional knowledge and hone their skills while finding future employment. DSWD Field Office CAR through the KALAHI-CIDSS KKB-CFW or the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of continue reading : Fresh grads see opportunities through cash-for-work program