DSWD – FO1 and Provincial Governments Established PAC for Better 4Ps Implementation
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To ensure the proper implementation of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) at the provincial level, DSWD FO1 together with the Provincial Government of the region’s four provinces established the Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC) last Aug. 16 – 20, 2010.
Composed by the Provincial partners from the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) together with the Provincial Chairperson for Women and Children and chaired by the Provincial Governor, the PAC is tasked to oversee the overall implementation of 4Ps in the province.
The meeting discussed and recognized the vital role of the provincial governments in the provision of adequate health, nutrition and education services to 4Ps beneficiaries.
UN World Food Program’s rice assistance restores communities affected by typhoons - - DSWDTuesday, 31 August 2010 06:58 | | |
Recently, the delivery of more than 6,000 sacks of rice assistance from the UN World Food Program to San Fernando City shocked many, including the media and the local officials, and created speculations. As explained , this is part of 39,000 sacks of rice released recently by the World Food Program (second tranch) to requesting LGUs in Region I.
DSWD FO1 holds 4Ps Press Conference in Ilocos NorteThursday, 26 August 2010 01:10 | | |
Media partners from T.V. print and radio attended the said activity. They were provided with updates and information on the current status of implementation of 4Ps in Ilocos Norte.
Representing DSWD, 4Ps Focal Persons Venus F. Rebuldela and Wenylaine Cacho with Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (PSWDO) Corazon Celia Lilian C. Rin from the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, clarified various issues arising in the implementation of 4Ps in the municipalities of Marcos, Pinili, Nueva Era and the City of Batac.
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DSWD’s “On Demand Application” for household assessment in full swingTuesday, 31 August 2010 02:00 | | |
The “On Demand Application” in Region 01 is being conducted in 9 cities and 104 municipalities, except for areas where total enumeration were done last year.
In 2009, there were 462,294 households assessed in Region 1.
Just recently, three (3) batches of trainings for Area Supervisors were held in the provinces of Ilocos Norte, La Union and Pangasinan.
DSWD acknowledges contributions of the Youth National Service volunteersMonday, 23 August 2010 01:31 | | |
Thus, said Lucky Jay Untalasco, one of the DSWD volunteers under the Youth National Service (YNS) Volunteer Program of the government. He has been assigned with the Supply Unit and has experienced relief activities of DSWD particularly during the onslaught of Typhoon "Pepeng" last year.
With the support of Regional Director Leonardo C. Reynoso to the plight of the youth, there are 21 YNS volunteers who are rendering voluntary services to DSWD. Through the YNS Program, the youth are able to maximize their skills and knowledge relative to work opportunities in the different fields.
At present, they are assigned in the different centers and institutions and in the Local Government Units of Anda, Pangasinan and Offices of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur to assist in center activities and in the implementation and monitoring of rehabilitation assist ance projects.
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