Davao City –Some 80 Information Officers from the local government units and national agencies will gather here Thursday, September 18 as the regional office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reports its accomplishments and shares implementation status of its major programs and services. Dubbed Partners’ Forum and Consultation, the event aims to continue reading : DSWD holds forum for gov’t info officers

One of the farmers tending to a rubber seedling. New Manay, Maragusan — In this far-flung barangay, community residents have encountered disasters like typhoons and landslides that wreck homes and crops. The adversities that occurred have made the poverty situation worse in the area. “Life was difficult in the area. No matter how we tried to achieve continue reading : Rubber seeds farming ensures income, environmental preservation in ComVal town

KAKAYAHAN FAIR.  Arnel Tampos of Kapalong and 2nd place winner in English Text Processing in the Kakayahan Regional Abilympics Competition 2014, receives his cash prize and certificate from DSWD Director Priscilla N. Razon.  Also in photo is Cynthia N. Umbaňa, DSWD focal on disability affairs. Champion in the recent competition was the Davao Del Norte continue reading : Kakayahan Fair winner

Davao City – The Association of Regional Executives of National Agencies in Region XI (ARENA XI) opened its Sports Tournament last Friday, September 5 at People’s Park. Director Gaspar S. Gayona of TESDA delivered the opening message, DepEd led the recitation of the Oath of Sportsmanship and the Oath of Tournament Officials, and ARENA XI continue reading : ARENA XI sportsfest kicks off

BEST PRACTICE. Area Coordinator Varnell Dagansan presents the best practice of Maragusan, Compostela Valley during the recent Regional Program Management Team Meeting (RPMT). 10 Area Coordinating Teams of KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP participated in the Photo Gallery contest that showcases best practices of beneficiaries. With the theme Thematic Environmental Management System: Strategic Initiatives at the Local Level, the continue reading : Best practice photo gallery contest on