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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠CAUAYAN, Negros Occidental –...
08/09/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

CAUAYAN, Negros Occidental – Partner agencies and stakeholders committed to strengthening the delivery of services and interventions for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries during the Municipal Convergence Committee Meeting held on September 7, 2026, at the Cauayan Municipal Hall.

The meeting was attended by representatives from various government agencies and offices, including the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), Department of Education – Alternative Learning System (DepEd-ALS), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), DSWD PAMANA, DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), DSWD 4Ps, and department heads of the Municipality of Cauayan.

The meeting served as a platform for stronger collaboration among partner agencies and the coordination of programs and services that respond to the needs of 4Ps beneficiaries and contribute to improving their overall well-being and self-sufficiency.

“𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐚: 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐮𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞”Sa maraming komuni...
08/09/2026

“𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐚: 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐮𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞”

Sa maraming komunidad sa Pilipinas, nananatiling isa sa mga pangunahing hamon ng mga pamilya ang kahirapan. Marami ang umaasa lamang sa hindi regular na hanapbuhay at limitadong pagkakakitaan upang matugunan ang kanilang pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan. Dahil dito, ang pagkakaroon ng oportunidad na magkaroon ng matatag at napapanatiling kabuhayan ay isang mahalagang hakbang tungo sa pag-unlad.

Isa sa mga mapalad na nabigyan ng Livelihood Assistance ng DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program ang isang grupo sa Brgy. Pacuan La Libertad, Negros Oriental. Na bigyan ang asosasyon ng P360,000 na kinabibilangan ng 18 miyembro. Natatag ang asosasyon noong Agosto 18, 2025. Sa pamamagitan ng programang ito, nabigyan sila ng mga pagsasanay at gabay upang palaguin ang kanilang negosyo, na nagbigay sa kanila ng General Merchandise Project na naging daan sa malaking pagbabago sa kanilang mga buhay sa loob lamang ng ilang taon.

Bago pa man maging benepisyaryo ng SLP, bawat isa ay nakaharap sa iba't ibang suliranin sa kanilang buhay, gaya ng pinansyal at pangangailangan sa pang-araw-araw na gastusin. Ang iilan sa mga benepisyaryo ay umaasa lamang sa pagtatanim ng palay, pagpapanday at iba pang puwedeng pagkakitaan sa loob ng organisasyon. Sa kakulangan ng kita sa hanapbuhay, madalas hindi sila makakain nang tatlong beses sa isang araw, bumili ng mga pangunahing bilihin sa tahanan at sustentuhan ang pag-aaral ng bawat anak ng mga benepisyaryo sa Sustainable Livelihood Program.

Nang mabigyan sila ng pagkakataong maging bahagi ng Sustainable Livelihood Program, nagkaroon sila ng bagong pag-asa. Sa pamamagitan ng puhunang ipinagkaloob, itinatag nila ang kanilang General Merchandise Project. Ang pangunahing layunin ng proyekto ay makapagbigay ng abot-kayang mga produkto sa komunidad habang lumilikha ng kita para sa asosasyon at sa mga miyembro nito.

Nakatulong din ang proyekto upang mapalakas ang kanilang kakayahan sa paghawak ng pananalapi. Sa mga isinagawang pagsasanay at mentoring sessions, natutunan ng mga miyembro ang kahalagahan ng pagtatala ng mga transaksyon, wastong pagba-budget, at tamang paggamit ng puhunan. Dahil dito, naging mas maingat sila sa pagdedesisyon at mas naging responsable sa pangangasiwa ng kanilang negosyo. Ang mga kaalamang ito ay hindi lamang nila nagamit sa kanilang proyekto kundi pati na rin sa kanilang personal na pamumuhay.

Sa simula ng operasyon, maraming hamon ang kanilang hinarap. Kagaya ng pagdating ng super typhoon na Tino, maraming supplies ang nasira, kagaya ng bigas, feeds, at mga sabon na naabutan ng tubig. Pumasok kasi ang baha mula sa palayan at inabot ang kanilang tindahan, kaya isa ito sa mga suliraning hinarap ng organisasyon. At nagkaproblema rin sila sa wastong pamamahala ng negosyo, paghawak ng puhunan, pagtatala ng mga transaksyon, at pagmomonitor ng imbentaryo. May mga pagkakataong mabagal ang benta at may mga produktong hindi agad nabibili. Gayunpaman, hindi sila pinanghinaan ng loob. Sa tulong ng mga isinagawang capability-building activities, coaching sessions, at regular na monitoring ng SLP personnel, unti-unti nilang natutunan ang mahahalagang kasanayan sa pagpapatakbo ng negosyo.

Higit pa rito, ang kanilang karanasan sa pagbangon mula sa pinsalang dulot ng pagbaha ay naging aral ng katatagan at determinasyon. Sa kabila ng pagkawala ng ilang paninda at pagkalugi sa simula, hindi nila hinayaang matapos doon ang kanilang kuwento. Sa halip, ginawa nila itong inspirasyon upang mas pagbutihin ang kanilang pamamahala sa negosyo at mas paghandaan ang mga hamon na maaaring dumating sa hinaharap. Ang kanilang kakayahang bumangon matapos ang pagsubok ay patunay na ang tunay na lakas ng isang organisasyon ay makikita sa panahon ng kagipitan.

Naging mahalagang bahagi ng kanilang tagumpay ang pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan ng bawat miyembro. Ang bawat isa ay nagkaroon ng tungkulin at responsibilidad upang matiyak na maayos ang operasyon ng tindahan. Natuto silang magplano, gumawa ng mga desisyon bilang isang organisasyon, at maging responsable sa paggamit ng kanilang pondo. Sa bawat pagsubok na kanilang nalampasan, lalong tumibay ang kanilang samahan at determinasyong manalo.

Habang lumilipas ang mga buwan, nagsimulang makita ang positibong resulta ng kanilang pagsisikap. Unti-unting dumami ang kanilang mga suki, at sa sariling barangay umabot na rin sa kabilang barangay dahil sa maayos na serbisyo at sapat na suplay ng mga pangunahing bilihin. Dahil mas malapit na ang tindahan sa mga residente at madadaanan din ito patungo sa ibang barangay, hindi na nila kailangang bumiyahe nang malayo para bumili ng kanilang mga pangangailangan. Ang proyekto ay hindi lamang nakatulong sa asosasyon kundi pati na rin sa buong komunidad.
Ang kita mula sa General Merchandise Project ay nagbigay ng malaking tulong sa mga miyembro. Nagkaroon sila ng dagdag na mapagkukunan (ang profit sharing ng bawat miyembro) ng kabuhayan na kanilang ginamit para sa pagkain, edukasyon ng kanilang mga anak, at iba pang mahahalagang pangangailangan. Ang ilan ay nakapag-ipon, habang ang iba naman ay hindi na gaanong nakakaharap ang mga problema sa kani-kanilang mga tahanan. Higit sa lahat, nagkaroon sila ng mas malaking kumpiyansa sa kanilang kakayahang mapaunlad ang kanilang buhay.

Sa kasalukuyan, patuloy na pinauunlad ng asosasyon ang kanilang negosyo. Nagdaragdag sila ng mga produktong naaayon sa pangangailangan ng kanilang mga mamimili at nagsisikap na mapanatili ang maayos na pamamahala ng kanilang proyekto. Ang kanilang dating pangarap na magkaroon ng matatag na kabuhayan ay isa nang realidad na patuloy nilang pinagyayaman para sa mga susunod na taon.

Ang General Merchandise Project ay higit pa sa simpleng negosyo. Ito ay simbolo ng pag-asa, pagkakaisa, at pagbabago. Sa tulong ng Sustainable Livelihood Program ng DSWD, nabigyan ng pagkakataon ang asosasyon na mapaunlad ang kanilang kabuhayan at magkaroon ng mas magandang kinabukasan.
Ang kanilang kuwento ay nagpapatunay na ang tunay na pag-unlad ay nagsisimula sa pagbibigay ng oportunidad at pagpapaunlad ng kakayahan ng bawat tao. Sa pamamagitan ng sipag, tiyaga, at sama-samang pagkilos, ang isang maliit na tindahan ay naging instrumento sa pagbabago ng buhay ng maraming pamilya. Tunay ngang ang bawat maliit na hakbang tungo sa kabuhayan ay isang malaking hakbang tungo sa pag-unlad.

“Ang tagumpay ng tindahan ay hindi nakukuha sa isang araw. Ito ay bunga ng tiyaga, sipag, pagkakaisa, at tamang paghawak sa puhunan. Sa bawat hamon na nalalampasan, mas lalo itong tumitibay bilang pundasyon ng pag-asa at kaunlaran.”/ R.Himaya




𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲KABANKALAN CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL...
07/09/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

KABANKALAN CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its PAMANA–Local Government Unit-Led (LGU-LED) program, launched the Agricultural Supply Project of the Bucay Anita Plasanon Farmers PLP Association, a 32-member organization in Barangay Salong, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, providing the group with a ₱300,000 grant to strengthen its livelihood and improve access to agricultural supplies within the community.

The project aims to establish a community-based agricultural supply store that will provide association members with a more reliable source of income while making essential agricultural supplies more accessible to farmers and residents in the barangay.

Barangay Salong is among the barangays endorsed by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) for PAMANA interventions, which are designed to support vulnerable and underserved communities through development initiatives that complement peacebuilding efforts.

The project is funded under PAMANA (Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan), the national government’s flagship program for peace and development. Through livelihood assistance, the program seeks to address economic vulnerabilities while strengthening community participation and social cohesion at the grassroots level.

The Agricultural Supply Project also reflects PAMANA’s continuing commitment to empowering community-based organizations by providing resources that enable them to establish and sustain livelihood activities. By strengthening local economic opportunities and improving access to agricultural resources, the initiative contributes to building more resilient and self-reliant communities.

Ultimately, the project demonstrates how livelihood interventions can complement peacebuilding by creating opportunities for communities to work together, strengthen their economic foundations, and pursue sustainable development.

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 ₱𝟏.𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚CALATRAVA, NEGROS OCCIDEN...
07/09/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 ₱𝟏.𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚

CALATRAVA, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — Five PAMANA Livelihood Project Associations (PLPAs) in Calatrava each received ₱300,000 in second-tranche livelihood assistance, totaling ₱1.5 million, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) PAMANA Local Government Unit-Led (LGU-LED) Program during a ceremonial check turnover held on September 2, 2026, at the Mayor’s Office of the Municipality of Calatrava.

The additional capital assistance aims to help the recipient associations strengthen and expand their existing livelihood activities, improve access to resources, increase income, and build their capacity toward greater self-reliance and improved economic well-being.

The second tranche is expected to support the associations in expanding their community stores, improving their inventory, and procuring additional equipment needed to enhance their operations. Through these investments, the PLPAs can increase efficiency, strengthen their market presence, and provide residents with more convenient and affordable access to essential goods within their communities.

Beyond strengthening individual livelihood activities, the assistance can contribute to broader community economic development. Expanded community stores can serve as accessible local hubs that generate livelihood opportunities, reduce residents’ need to travel farther to purchase basic goods, and stimulate local commerce.

The ceremonial turnover was spearheaded by Municipal Mayor Hon. Marilyn A. Era, together with Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) Head Ma. Eunelle A. Ulgasan, RSW; PAMANA LGU-LED PDO III Jeffrey Curay; PAMANA LGU-LED PDO II Romel T. Panggo; and LGU PAMANA Focal Person Epi Quezon.

Through the PAMANA LGU-LED Program, DSWD continues to support communities by providing resources that enable livelihood associations to strengthen their economic activities and build more sustainable sources of income.

𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃 𝐍𝐈𝐑 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐈-𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐏𝐌𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫NEGROS ISLAND REGION — The Department of So...
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NEGROS ISLAND REGION — The Department of Social Welfare and Development Negros Island Region (DSWD NIR)–Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) held its 2nd Semester Kick-Off Meeting on September 5, 2026, to assess program accomplishments, align priorities, and strengthen efforts toward the timely delivery of remaining targets.

Conducted virtually through Google Meet, the meeting provided the RPMO an opportunity to review accomplishments from the first half of the year and discuss upcoming activities and priorities for the succeeding semester.

Deputy Regional Program Manager John Christian B. Dumancas presented the program’s accomplishments and upcoming activities, providing the team with an overview of key milestones and the remaining targets that need to be addressed. The meeting also served as a venue to recognize the dedication and hard work of KALAHI-CIDSS staff in sustaining the efficient and continuous implementation of the program.

Assistant Regional Director for Operations Aileen G. Cuevas also joined the meeting and provided guidance to the KALAHI-CIDSS team as they move forward with the remaining deliverables.

Cuevas emphasized the importance of being proactive in addressing challenges, urging staff to act on problems as soon as they arise and identify solutions before these concerns escalate. She also encouraged personnel to take initiative and remain responsive in carrying out their respective responsibilities.

As the KALAHI-CIDSS RPMO enters the second semester, the meeting reinforced the importance of teamwork, initiative, and timely action in meeting program targets and ensuring that interventions continue to reach the communities they are intended to serve.


𝐍𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐆𝐃 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐨𝐧CANLAON CITY, Negros Oriental – A Focus Group Discussion ...
05/09/2026

𝐍𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐆𝐃 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐨𝐧

CANLAON CITY, Negros Oriental – A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) for Not Attending School (NAS) children was conducted at the Linothangan Session Hall in Canlaon City on September 4, 2026.

The activity brought together NAS children, partner-beneficiaries, parent leaders, and case managers to provide a safe and supportive space where NAS children could openly share their experiences, concerns, and challenges contributing to their absence from school. It also aimed to understand their individual needs, identify appropriate interventions and available educational opportunities, particularly through the Alternative Learning System (ALS), and encourage them to return to learning and continue pursuing their dreams.

Case Manager Dian-Hizel Caño facilitated the FGD, co-facilitated by Social Welfare Assistant Gerard Jay Callao, with the active support and participation of the entire Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Canlaon City Operations Office.

One highlight of the activity was the inspiring message shared by Ma’am Maridith Ambayan, ALS Teacher, whose personal journey serves as a powerful reminder that education can open doors and transform lives.
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Once a 4Ps beneficiary, Ma’am Maridith is now a regular employee of the Department of Education – Canlaon City Schools Division, serving as an ALS Teacher.
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“Never give up on your education and your dreams. There may be challenges along the way, but there is always a second chance to learn, grow, and succeed. Your present situation does not define your future.”
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Her journey is a living testament that where you start does not define where you can go. Through perseverance, determination, and the opportunities provided by education, dreams can become reality.
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The FGD also strengthened the participants’ commitment. The NAS children committed to taking steps to continue their education and being open to available learning opportunities. Parents and partner-beneficiaries committed to providing guidance, encouragement, and support to their children. Parent leaders committed to motivating other families and promoting the importance of education within the community.
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Meanwhile, the case managers and the Pantawid Canlaon Team reaffirmed their commitment to continuously monitor, guide, coordinate, and facilitate appropriate referrals and interventions to help every NAS child find a pathway back to learning because every learner deserves a second chance at education.

₱𝟏.𝟒𝟓 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐋𝐏 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐉𝐎𝐑 A total of ₱1,450,000.00 in Seed Capital Fund (...
05/09/2026

₱𝟏.𝟒𝟓 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐋𝐏 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐉𝐎𝐑

A total of ₱1,450,000.00 in Seed Capital Fund (SCF) was released to four (4) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Associations in Larena, Siquijor on September 4, 2026, marking another step toward strengthening community-based livelihoods and creating sustainable economic opportunities for SLP beneficiaries.

The Turn-Over Ceremony was conducted at the respective Barangay Hall Covered Courts, where the associations formally received their livelihood assistance:
🔹 Cangbangag Site Guide Association – ₱380,000.00
🔹 Sandugan Fisherfolks Association – ₱450,000.00
🔹 Dumalaay Vendors Association – ₱300,000.00
🔹 Cabulihan Kakugi Association – ₱320,000.00

Through this support, the associations can further develop their livelihood activities, improve their operations, and create opportunities that contribute to the economic well-being of their members.

The activity was made meaningful through the presence and support of the Local Government Unit, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Larena, the Public Employment Service Office, Barangay Officials, DSWD-SLP Project Development Officers of Siquijor, and the Negros Island Region Provincial Project Management Office.




𝐋𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞  ₱𝟏𝟓.𝟕𝟗 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐒𝐒𝐈 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢...
04/09/2026

𝐋𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 ₱𝟏𝟓.𝟕𝟗 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐒𝐒𝐈 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

A total of 1,530 beneficiaries in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental are set to receive ₱15,797,250 in UPLIFT Disaster Assistance as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Negros Island Region continues its response for communities affected by the Red-Striped Soft Scale Insect (RSSI) infestation.

Each qualified beneficiary is slated to receive ₱10,325 in assistance, providing immediate support to eligible farmers and landowners whose livelihoods have been affected by the infestation.

The assistance forms part of the ongoing UPLIFT Disaster Assistance response being carried out across affected areas in Negros Island Region, with payout activities being conducted in various localities to reach qualified beneficiaries.

The continuing rollout highlights the Department’s efforts to bring assistance closer to affected communities while ensuring that the distribution remains organized and accessible to beneficiaries.

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃 𝐍𝐈𝐑 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬SAGAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENT...
04/09/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃 𝐍𝐈𝐑 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬

SAGAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — The Department of Social Welfare and Development Negros Island Region (DSWD NIR) officially opened its third satellite office in Sagay City on September 4, 2026, expanding the Department’s presence and bringing social protection programs and services closer to communities in Northern Negros Occidental.

The newly opened satellite office is the third established by DSWD NIR, following the successful opening of satellite offices in the City of Bayawan and the Municipality of Isabela. Its establishment forms part of the Department’s continuing efforts to make social welfare and development services more accessible to poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged individuals and families across the Negros Island Region.

The opening was made possible through the close collaboration between DSWD NIR and the Local Government Unit of Sagay, headed by Mayor Hon. Leo Rafael M. Cueva, and the Office of the 2nd District Representative, Hon. Alfredo Marañon III.

During the opening ceremony, DSWD NIR Regional Director Arwin O. Razo emphasized that the establishment of the satellite office is a product of collective effort among the Department, the local government, and the communities it serves.

“This milestone is a product of collaboration. It is a product of a local government that understands the needs of its people. It is a product of DSWD personnel who continue to serve despite challenges. And most importantly, it is made possible because of communities that continue to participate, cooperate, and trust the government,” Razo said.

The satellite office is expected to provide a more accessible point of coordination and service delivery for residents of Northern Negros Occidental, reducing the distance communities need to travel to access DSWD programs and interventions.

Its establishment also reinforces the Department’s vision of leading in the formulation, implementation, and coordination of social welfare and development policies and programs for and with the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged.

For DSWD NIR, bringing its services closer to communities goes beyond establishing physical offices. It is an effort to strengthen government presence, improve accessibility, and foster closer partnerships with local governments and communities in responding to their social welfare and development needs.

The opening of the Sagay satellite office marks another step in DSWD NIR’s continuing expansion of its service delivery network across the region—bringing mapagkalingang serbisyo closer to the people, one community at a time.

𝟏,𝟏𝟔𝟒 𝐑𝐒𝐒𝐈-𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐧𝐠 ₱𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰Nakatak...
04/09/2026

𝟏,𝟏𝟔𝟒 𝐑𝐒𝐒𝐈-𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐧𝐠 ₱𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰

Nakatakdang tumanggap ng UPLIFT Disaster Assistance ang 1,164 kwalipikadong benepisyaryo sa Sagay City, na may kabuuang halagang ₱12,018,300.00. Ang bawat benepisyaryo ay nakatakdang makatanggap ng ₱10,325.00 na cash assistance ngayong araw Setyembre 4, 2026 sa Sagay City Gymnasium.

Personal na binisita at minonitor ni DSWD Regional Director Arwin O. Razo ang isinagawang aktibidad upang matiyak ang maayos na implementasyon ng programa at ang episyenteng paghahatid ng tulong sa mga benepisyaryo.

Bahagi ang payout na ito ng patuloy na UPLIFT Disaster Assistance response para sa mga kwalipikadong magsasaka at landowners na naapektuhan ng Red-Striped Soft Scale Insect (RSSI) infestation, kasabay ng mga payout na isinasagawa sa iba pang apektadong komunidad sa Negros Island Region.

Sa patuloy na paghatid ng assistance, isinusulong ng DSWD ang agarang suporta para sa mga kwalipikadong benepisyaryo na kabilang sa response sa epekto ng RSSI infestation sa sektor ng agrikultura

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