Davao City  –  A total of 1.5 million out of the 4.4 million beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program nationwide have been rescued out of poverty according to a top official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development 11. Mercedita P. Jabagat, newly-installed regional director of DSWD 11 said that despite this development, this continue reading : Pantawid rescues 1.5 million beneficiaries out of poverty nationwide

COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE— With yet another feather on its cap, the provincial government is recognized by the national government under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for championing “bayanihan” spirit and applying the community-driven development programs. Gov. Arturo Uy received the National Bayani Ka! Awards for Best Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) from continue reading : ComVal cops National ‘Bayani Ka!’ Awards                           

Davao City -The second round of assessment of Listahanan or Talaan ng Pamilyang Nangangailangan of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will end this month. DSWD Regional Director Mercedita P. Jabagat clarified that the delay of posting of the final list of poor is due to the rigid implementation of the validation phase. continue reading : DSWD ends Listahanan survey this Feb

Davao City  – “We will continue to resolutely advocate legal adoption for as long as we have children who are homeless and needing a loving and caring family,” declares Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Director Mercedita P. Jabagat Monday morning  at the opening of Adoption Consciousness Week at the DSWD Office. Anchoring continue reading : Feb 15-21 is Adoption Consciousness Week

Davao City –“As we mark our 65th Founding Anniversary on February 16th, we are happy to recognize our partners and volunteers who have immensely contributed in the implementation of our various programs and projects here in Region XI,” announced Regional Director of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Mercedita P. Jabagat. With the national continue reading : DSWD honors partners as it turns 65