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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Besao, Mt. Province- The people of Barangay Laylaya start their day early and ends it late in the afternoon. Regardless of gender, culture, type of task, weather conditions, geographic location, everyone is driven to successfully build a community project for the improvement of their lives. “Nan inub ubla me et... Read More

It was a hot sunny morning after a two-hour trek from the rocky terrains of Barangay Tacadang, Kibungan, Benguet when the DSWD team reached sitio Bekes where the family of Sabado and Lunesa Lao-an, a former beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) happily lives.  “Umali kayo sinan kad-an... Read More