Itogon, Benguet– It was fate that forced her to live a solo life but Mary of Virac, Itogon, Benguet was never alone. In 2006, Mary Bayangan and five children were left behind because of his husband’s death. Aside from the pain of living without his partner in life, Mary had to bear the consequences of continue reading : Feature: Solo but not alone

Always dressed in the usual jacket-pants-bonnets, they organize people, conduct assemblies, give rewards and prizes, and partner with agencies who somehow share the same interest of their people. They don’t appear fancy nor eloquent but their management and leadership skills can surely speak for them. They are the officials of Barangay Catlubong, Buguias – the continue reading : Citizens wanted: The role of BLGU in community-led development

Gender, age, and education is no barrier in serving your community. Joselito Rodriguez, 24, a member of LGBT in Villaviciosa, Abra proved this. “Josel” as he is fondly called became the youngest Barangay Sub-Project Management Committee (BSPMC) Chairperson of DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS in the region when he responded to the call of service to his community. continue reading : Feature: Josel’s chronicle of service with a heart

Cordillera Administrative Region- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) here is continuously working on the assistance to be provided to disaster victims. “We are working all-year round to ensure that we are ready to provide assistance to individuals in crises situation. It is just that during the rainy season, we often experience disasters continue reading : As rainy season arrives, assistance to disaster victims readied

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) granted P700, 000 worth of livelihood assistance to 35 indigent families. In partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) of Kalinga, members of the Istay-Makun-Na Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) underwent a seven day continue reading : 35 indigent families in Kalinga undergo bread and pastry production training

Kiangan, Ifugao – 109 Drug surrenderers graduated from a 6-month long Community-based Rehabilitation Program at the Ifugao Reflection Camp (IRC) last April 25, 2017. Together with their family and relatives, the former drug dependents received their certificates during the graduation rites held at the Ifugao War Memorial Shrine. The graduation is the first in the continue reading : 109 Drug Surrenderers complete rehabilitation program