Aida Esmael and her children sporting the ‘Kaya Ko’ sign. ISLA VERDE, Davao City (DSWD XI) – A mother of eight, 46 year-old Aida Esmael is lighthearted now that she has Pantawid Pamilya and PhilHealth to back her up when any medical need arises. Several years ago, Aida recalls how she and her children would continue reading : Worry-free with PhilHealth, Pantawid

COMPOSTELA, Compostela Valley (DSWD XI) – A symposium on Gender and Development (GAD) was recently conducted by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for Pantawid Pamilya couples here. “This is a continuous effort in mainstreaming GAD as a strategy to promote both women and men human rights and eliminate gender discrimination,” Pantawid Regional GAD continue reading : GAD forum for Pantawid couples pushed

Director Mercedita P. Jabagat of DSWD clarifies pertinent items in the 2016 Office Performance Contract during Tuesday’s DSWD Regional Management Development Conference at Metropolis Suites. Also discussed at the meeting were Child Pornography law, updates on Foster Family Care, Accreditation of Civil Society Organizations, Sustainable Livelihood Program, and updates on local government replication of DSWD continue reading : OPC talks @ RMDC

DAVAO CITY (DSWD XI) Melba Mandain, a 68-year old widow, is one of the 398 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries of Barangay 23-C, Davao City.  She takes care of her three grandchildren -12-year old JB who is in Grade 4; Vivian, 11, in Grade 3 and Jayson, 12, Grade  4. To earn a living, she borrows from continue reading : Saving lives thru Pantawid, PhilHealth

Davao City (DSWD XI) – The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (JJWA) with the theme “RA 9344: Isang Dekadang Pag-asa” at the SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier on Friday, continue reading : JJWC celebrates juvenile welfare act 10th year