DSWD Field Office CAR launches DROMIC IS v.2, sets trend in disaster response

To facilitate effective and efficient data capture for disaster events, the DSWD Field Office CAR launched the Disaster Response Operations Management Information and Communication (DROMIC) Information System (IS) version 2 on 23 May 2024. Assistant Regional Director for Operations Enrique H. Gascon Jr. recollected that there was no established IS before to cater to the continue reading : DSWD Field Office CAR launches DROMIC IS v.2, sets trend in disaster response

DSWD FOCAR implements Risk resiliency projects in CAR provinces

Following the successful accomplishment of Project  Local Adaptation to Water Access (LAWA) piloted in Ifugao last year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expands its implementation to the six (6) provinces of Cordillera Administrative Region. Aiming to address water security and food insufficiency, the Department incorporated Project Breaking Insufficiency Through Nutritious Harvest for continue reading : DSWD FOCAR implements Risk resiliency projects in CAR provinces

DSWD CAR distributes Cash Incentive to 35 Centenarians this 2024

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

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