DAVAO City –Celebrating the Autism Consciousness Week from January 19-25, parents of children with autism as well as support groups led by Autism Society Philippines –Davao Chapter (ASP) continue to emphasize early intervention as very crucial in order to properly handle Persons with Autism (PWA). Utilization of early and consistent intervention programs as well as continue reading : Early intervention vital in managing autism

Genuine people’s participation through Kalahi-CIDSS. For over a decade, Kalahi-CIDSS, now known as National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP) continues to actualize development in grassroots communities as part of DSWD’s mission in pursuing poverty alleviation and empowerment of poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Kalahi-CIDSS stands for Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services. continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS: A decade of enabling communities through genuine people’s participation

DSWD FOOD PACKS. Workers sort, repack and pile family food packs at the Regional Interagency Disaster Operations Center, DPWH Depot Panacan. To date, DSWD has released some 23,373 food packs for flash flood victims in Davao Oriental and Davao Del Norte. (DSWD)

DAVAO City –As augmentation to the relief assistance provided by the local government units in Davao Oriental and Davao Del Norte, some 23,373 family food packs have already been released by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the victims of flashfloods. This is in response to the request of the two provincial continue reading : 23,373 DSWD family food packs sent to DavOr, DavNor

North Lamidan Barangay Captain Neil Johnson (left) looks on as ARD Ma. Vilia Vigil explains briefly the MOA to Don Marcelino Mayor John Johnson while ARENA Chair Mariano Alquiza congratulates Lawa Barangay Captain Angelito Caluyan in the recent ARENA Serbisyo Caravan. DON MARCELINO, Davao del Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field continue reading : Don Marcelino barangays sign MOA with DSWD for Kalahi-CIDSS BUB