Davao City, September 15, 2023 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI through the Social Feeding Program (SFP) Unit recognized the efforts and dedication of the implementers from the local government unit during the the Program Implementation Review (PIR) on August 24-25, 2023 at Panorama Summit Hotel.

For the 12th cycle of SFP, DSWD XI identified the top three LGUs that showed the most improvement in the weights of severely underweight and underweight SFP beneficiaries. They were also recognized for their timely submission of Nutritional Status Reports.

Davao City, Davao Del Sur along with Tarragona in Davao Oriental, achieved the highest average result of 95%, securing Rank 1. San Isidro, Davao Del Norte followed with an average result of 90%, earning Rank 2. Bansalan,Davao Del Sur and Tagum City achieved the third rank with an average result of 85%.

DSWD XI also presented various special awards, including Best Enhanced Effectiveness Session (EnPES) implementation for the municipalities of Monkayo, Davao de Oro and San Isidro, Davao Del Norte, as well as Tagum City. Meanwhile, the Best Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) implementation was acknowledged in the city governments of Digos and Tagum, as well as in the towns of Maco in Davao de Oro, Banaybanay in Davao Oriental, and Don Marcelino in Davao Occidental.

Additionally, New Corella in Davao Del Norte was honored for the Best Backyard Garden implementation, while Tagum City received the award for Best SFP Terminal Reports.

The SFP Unit also expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, partners, and interested parties whose support played a vital role in the successful implementation of the 12th cycle. (DSWD FO XI/EMCJr)

Bagong Pilipinas! ❤️

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