Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering earned in 2009, Marilyn Baytoc from Barangay Nambaran, Tabuk, Kalinga had dreams of contributing to her community through her expertise. However, the untimely challenge of not passing the board exam redirected her path. In 2012, Marilyn exchanged vows and embraced the role... Read More

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)- The Cordillera Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC-CAR) chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) here concluded the 2024 Women’s Month celebration on 26 March 2024 by recognizing partners and stakeholders who have taken part in the Region’s continuous advocacy for gender equality... Read More

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,... Read More

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.... Read More

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