May 23, 2025

Tag: Community Development

  • From Rebels to Cooperative Leaders: A Journey of Transformation and Hope

    In a remarkable shift from conflict to community building, former rebels are finding new purpose and productivity through cooperatives, thanks to initiatives led by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and other government bodies. This transformation was highlighted at the ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum held at Monte Vista Hotsprings and Conference Resort in Calamba City,…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Professionals Encouraged to Volunteer Skills for Community Development

    CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) is calling on professionals to lend their expertise to support community development efforts. During an interview with the city’s information office, PNVSCA Executive Director Donald James Gawe highlighted that volunteerism is often linked to disaster response and social welfare, but professionals in…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol

  • DILG Wraps Up 18 Anti-Insurgency Initiatives in Samar

    In a significant move to combat insurgency, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Samar, in collaboration with Catbalogan City’s local government, has successfully completed 18 projects under the Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP). The turnover ceremony took place on November 28, 2029, in Catbalogan City, marking a pivotal step towards…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • 3.7 Million Households in Central Visayas Thrive from Extensive Community Initiatives

    In a significant boost to community development, 3.7 million households in Central Visayas have reaped the benefits of 9,981 community sub-projects, as announced by Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-7, on Wednesday. These initiatives, part of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • DSWD and Local Governments Join Forces to Boost KALAHI-CIDSS Program

    In a concerted effort to enhance the Kapitbisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) convened with local chief executives (LCEs) and other stakeholders in Iloilo City. The meeting, held on Thursday, aimed to gather insights and recommendations to improve the program’s implementation…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Residents of Camarines Norte Receive PHP4.2 Million in TUPAD Wages After Tropical Storm Kristine

    In a significant relief effort, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Bicol Region has successfully distributed PHP4.2 million in wages to 1,077 residents of Camarines Norte affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami). The payout, part of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay Para sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program, took place at the Capalonga…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar