May 23, 2025

Tag: Community Development

  • Türkiye Enhances Tagaytay School with New Playground and Educational Support

    In a significant step towards strengthening ties between Türkiye and the Philippines, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) unveiled a new playground at Tagaytay City Central School on January 20, 2025. This initiative, funded by TİKA, marks another milestone in the growing relationship between the two nations. The ceremony was graced by the presence…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Albay Province Grants P72.1 Million to Boost Social Services in 721 Villages

    In a move to enhance community services, Albay’s provincial government has announced a financial aid package totaling P72.1 million, aimed at supporting 721 barangays across the province. Acting Governor Glenda Ong-Bongao revealed in a recent interview that each barangay will receive P100,000 to improve the delivery of essential government services directly to residents. Governor Bongao…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • Nearly 300,000 Bicol Households Reap Benefits from 2,878 Kalahi-CIDSS Sub-Projects in 2024

    LEGAZPI CITY – In a significant boost to community development, close to 300,000 families in the Bicol region have seen improvements thanks to 2,878 sub-projects completed under the Kalahi-CIDSS initiative in 2024, according to a report from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 5. The projects, funded by a PHP2.6 billion grant…

    Written by

    Jose Cruz

  • Negros Farmers Thrive with DSWD’s Agricultural Support Programs

    In a significant boost to local agriculture, two farmers’ associations in northern Negros Occidental have successfully harvested freshwater tilapia and a variety of crops, thanks to the support from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Projects LAWA and BINHI. These initiatives have been pivotal in helping communities recover from the drought caused by…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Senator Legarda Supports Iglesia Filipina Independiente’s Mission for Faith, Unity, and Social Justice

    Senator Loren Legarda voiced her strong support for the Iglesia Filipina Independiente’s (IFI) mission to foster faith, unity, and social justice during the fourth installation ceremony of Rev. Father Leon Estrella as the new IFI Bishop of Antique. The event took place at St. Jude Cathedral in Sibalom on January 6, 2025. Legarda, a native…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • CDA Enhances Oversight and Audits to Propel Cooperative Success in Cordillera

    In a strategic move to bolster the financial health and operational efficiency of cooperatives, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) has intensified its monitoring and auditing efforts across the Cordillera region. This initiative aims to ensure that these community-driven organizations thrive and contribute significantly to their members’ economic well-being. Felicidad Cenon, the CDA’s director for the…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual

  • 3,701 Parents and Guardians Trained to Boost Children’s Reading Skills in Cebu

    In Cebu City, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Tara, Basa! initiative has successfully trained 3,701 parents, parent substitutes, and guardians to enhance children’s reading abilities. Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of DSWD in Central Visayas, highlighted the program’s achievements in 2024, emphasizing the role of the Nanay-Tatay Teacher Sessions in this training…

    Written by

    Conrado Carreon

  • FishCoRe Initiative Set to Enhance Livelihoods of Ilocos Fishermen

    In a significant development for the fishing community of Ilocos, the Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) project is poised to transform the livelihoods of local fishermen. The initiative, which is being rolled out nationwide by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority, was the focus of a recent…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales

  • San Carlos City Shines as Visayas’ Sole Eight-Time SGLG Award Winner

    San Carlos City, located in the northern part of Negros Occidental, has distinguished itself as the only city in the Visayas to secure the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award for the eighth consecutive year. The accolade was presented during a ceremony at The Tent City of The Manila Hotel, where Department of the…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • 91st Infantry Battalion Honored for Outstanding Peacebuilding Efforts

    The 91st Infantry ‘Sinagtala’ Battalion, stationed in Baler, Aurora, was celebrated for its exemplary work in peacebuilding and community development during the 6th anniversary celebration of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The battalion, under the command of Lt. Col. Aries Quinto, was awarded the…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison