The Risk Resiliency Program and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (RRP-CCAM) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD XI) held a Cash-for-Training and Work payout under Project LAWA at BINHI (Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency Through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished), benefiting 300 partner beneficiaries in Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte. Recipients are active members of various local associations, including PAWAS 3J’s Association, Ka Tropang SLP LAWA at BINHI Association, Dorothy’s Garden LAWA at BINHI Association, Templado LAWA at BINHI Association, Bobongon FAM Agriculture Fishery Association, and RIC Sitio San Isidro Farmers Association.

Following the payout, DSWD XI RRP-CCAM focal persons of Davao del Norte, Luigi M. Garzon and John Vergil R. Salido discussed with Mayor Roland S. Dejesica to review updates on the Project LAWA and BINHI programs in the municipality. This dialogue provided an opportunity to assess the program’s impact on the community and explore ways to enhance its effectiveness.

Mayor Dejesica expressed his deep gratitude to DSWD XI for their steadfast support, stating,” Dako kaayo ang akong pasalamat sa DSWD XI alang sa maong programa nga naghatag ug dakong tabang sa atong mga katawhan diri sa Santo Tomas. Sa akong kasingkasing, padayon ang akong suporta sa implementasyon sa Project LAWA at BINHI, ug uban sa akong mga kaubanan sa munisipyo, maghiusa kita sa pag-abot sa atong pangandoy nga mas mapalambo ang kinabuhi sa matag Tomasinon.”

(I am deeply grateful to DSWD XI for this program that has significantly helped our people in Santo Tomas. Through every effort and success, I have witnessed positive changes in our community. I will continue to support the implementation of Project LAWA at BINHI, and with my colleagues in the municipality, we will unite to achieve our goal of improving the lives of every Tomasinon).

The positive impact of Project LAWA at BINHI continues to be felt across the community, as it uplifts lives and strengthens the spirit of cooperation and hope in Santo Tomas. (DSWD XI/RSD)

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