Regional Offices monitored on PWD-accessibility compliance
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 06:13 | 
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In celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week of the persons with disabilities (PWDs), with the theme “Sa Istrukturang Accessible, Lahat ay Able”, the compliance of the regional-line agencies on the Batas Pambansa 344 or Accessibility Law was checked by the Regional Committee for Disability Affairs (RCDA) on July 22, 2010.
For this year’s celebration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was chosen to be the lead agency with the Department of Health (DOH) as vice-chair.
Media representatives from DZSO-Bombo Radyo, DZNL-Aksyon Radyo, DZAG- Radyo ng Bayan, and Weekly Ilocandia Inquirer were also present on this event to help in public awareness on disability problems and concerns particularly on the accessibility of PWDs.
Led by the Chairman on accessibility committee, the DPWH- Representative, Engr. Rey Ganuelas and RCDA representatives went to Offices of DSWD, DPWH, DILG, DA, NEDA, DOST, and SPED.
According to the RCDA Chairperson, DSWD Director Leonardo C. Reynoso, the regional line agencies which compose the RCDA should be the first to comply with the building features which are stipulated in the Batas Pambansa 344 since it monitors the compliance of other structures in the community.
DSWD, DepEd firm up stronger partnership for 4PsTuesday, 27 July 2010 07:29 | | |
The activity was participated in by 4Ps Program Manager Margarita V. Sampang and DSWD - FO1 and CAR Regional Directors Leonardo C. Reynoso and Dir. Porfiria Bernardez together with Regions 1,2 and CAR 4Ps NPMO and RPMO staff representing the DSWD. Likewise, DepEd was headed by Assistant Secretary for Special Programs Thelma Santos along with District Supervisors from Regions 1, 2 and CAR. The consultation has clarified the specific roles and functions of DepEd officials and personnel and DSWD Municipal Links in the implementation of 4Ps at the municipal level particularly the compliance verification system. A plan was likewise crafted for succeeding partnership activities and set commitment to promote for the success of the said partnership.
Food for Work rebuilds typhoon-hit-communities in Ilocos provincesWednesday, 21 July 2010 06:10 | | |
Community projects such as slope protection, dredging of canals, environmental sanitation, repair/improvement of Day Care Centers, repair of damaged irrigation facilities, spring development, among others were completed through the “bayanihan spirit” and sweat equity of the beneficiaries.
In Barangay Imelda, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, at least 30 households are now protected by the 32-meter “riprap”built by the community folks who live near a river which regularly swells during typhoons.
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Media group visits Core Shelter Project in Bani, PangasinanWednesday, 21 July 2010 06:38 | | |
According to Mayor Marcelo Navarro, the Core Shelter Project is costing about Php 20 million as the result of the unified efforts of the DSWD, LGU of Bani, UN World Food Programme, and NASA (Neighborhood Association Shelter Assistance).
This new community for the displaced families caused by Typhoon "Emong" of last year is a home to more than 600 individuals. This will also serve as the pilot community which shall also be given priority assistance or aid coming from various agencies and institutions, as claimed by Mayor Navarro.
DSWD – FO1 launches its regular radio program on 4PsTuesday, 20 July 2010 08:53 | | |
The radio programs aim to become the avenue for clients and beneficiaries’ easier access on information and updates with regards to the implementation of the Department’s various programs being offered especially with the expansion of 4Ps.
All radio programs took off with guest 4Ps Regional Focal Person Venus F. Rebuldela discussing the goals and objectives as well as the information and updates with regards to the implementation of the 4Ps program. Guests PDO – II Chad Everett Llanes explained SEA – Kaunlaran Program in the Ilocos Norte airing at DZRL Batac while SWO – II Mary Jane Tubon provided details on the importance and requirements of availing permit for Minors Travelling Abroad (MTA) for the Ilocos Sur airing at DWRS Commando Radyo. For both La Union and Pangasinan airings, NHTS – PR Focal Person Cristina Dacanay guest in DZNL Aksyon Radyo La Union and DWCM Aksyon Radyo Dagupan discussing the upcoming NHTS On Demand Application.
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- A differently-abled instructor, now a TV News Program Language Interpreter
- 5,324 4Ps Set 3 grantees receive cash grants for the second time
- Fourth Installment of Cash Grants handed to 2,193 Set 2 4Ps beneficiaries
- DSWD Employees’ Association reaches out isolated families in Sitio Nagawa, Sugpon, Ilocos Sur
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