Cynthia N. Umbaňa [rightmost] of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Social Technology Unit, conducts a Focus Group Discussion with residents of Barangay Binuangan, Maco, Compostela Valley on Tuesday to determine their knowledge, attitude and practices relative to the DSWD Reporting System and Prevention Program for Elder Abuse Cases (ReSPPEC). ReSPPEC aims at preventing continue reading : Strengthening ReSPPEC

Magsaysay, Davao Del Sur -The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) participated in the Job Fair and Livelihood Bazaar at Brgy. Poblacion, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur. The activity was initiated by the barangay in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Magsaysay and the Public Employment Service Office continue reading : DSWD beneficiaries in DavSur join livelihood bazaar

Over 400 senior citizens in Davao City participate in the Walk for Life which kicked off the Elderly Filipino Week celebration at SM City Ecoland on Monday. The event was led by Department of Health (DOH), PhilHealth, City Government of Davao, SM and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Theme for this year is continue reading : Walk for Life for seniors

Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur (DSWD XI) – A member of the Bagobo tribe is this year’s Pantawid Pamilya exemplary child regional winner. Justin Faith Sioco, 14, hails from Sitio Baruring, Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Justin is good in dancing, singing and acting and she learned to develop these skills at a very young continue reading : Pantawid exemplary child is proud Bagobo

San Isidro, Davao Del Norte – “It doesn’t matter how small you are as long as you work hard and have faith, you can reach great heights,” shared Jemie and Maribeth Salas, regional winner of Huwarang Pamilya annual search of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Residing in a simple home in Purok 6 continue reading : Salas family: Epitome of strong faith, resilience