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PMNP launched in Bukidnon to combat malnutrition in children

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MALAYBALAY CITY – The Department of Health and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as lead agencies, recently launched the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) in Bukidnon

The PMNP brings together various stakeholders and involved government agencies to address critical health issues focusing on maternal and child healthcare that carries the theme “Sa Healthy Pilipinas, Lahat Malakas! Converging Governance and Empowering Communities Against Maternal and Child Malnutrition.”

“Hindi pwede sila, hindi pwedeng tayo, kundi tayong lahat. Kaya sama-sama nating i-angat ang nutrisyon ng mga kabataan dahil we are chosen, because we can! Kayo ay napili para maging piloto sa ibang lokal na pamahalaan sa Region 10. (None of them can do it, and neither can we alone. If we all come together, we can totally make it happen! Let’s team up and boost the nutrition of the youth because we’ve been chosen for this mission. Let’s make a positive impact together),” Abdullah B. Dumana Jr. Undersecretary for Field Implementation and Coordination Team-Mindanao said.

Among 17 target regions, Northern Mindanao is one of the PMNP recipients.

Lanao del Norte and Bukidnon provinces were identified as implementing sites. Four Bukidnon towns: Talakag, Cabanglasan, Kalilangan, and San Fernando, were identified as pilot areas.

The four-year PMNP seeks to enhance the nutritional status of children aged five and below, including pregnant and lactating women, through a comprehensive approach covering health and nutrition services, food security, livelihood, water, sanitation, hygiene, and behavior change communication.

Bukidnon is one of the recipients of this project geared towards adopting a bold and multisectoral approach to achieve nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions across various barangays in identified areas of the province.

DOH and DSWD, along with NNC, DA, DILG, NEDA, DBM, DOST, NCIP, and National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, jointly urged the LGUs, private sector, and communities to actively participate in addressing the prevalence of childhood stunting and nutritional deficiencies.

DOH Undersecretary Dumama Jr. led the Pledge of Commitment signing that conveyed the active participation of Gov. Rogelio Neil Roque, DILG Regional Director Wilhelm Suyko, and representatives from various partner agencies, all coming together to demonstrate their dedication to the cause. (BGE/PIA-Bukidnon)

DSWD 10, 12, NCSC sign MOA for senior citizens

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Mindanao Cluster Field Offices 10 and 12 and the National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the implementation of the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens, July 31, at Chali Beach Resort, here

Two MOAs were signed during the event, particularly the use of office space by NCSC at the DSWD building and data sharing from DSWD to NCSC.

The MOA signing is a product of collaboration and is necessary to implement Republic Act (RA) 11350 to enable the activity program and ensure data sharing is secured at all times. Meanwhile, the common mission is to promote the welfare of senior citizens.

NCSC Chairperson, Lawyer Franklin M. Quijano, said, “The senior citizens should expect a lot of action. The first thing that we emphasize is kaming mga [we] senior citizens is active and productive pa [still].”

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) downloaded a total of P42.9 million for all senior citizens with the help of DSWD, Quijano added.

Meanwhile, DSWD-10 Regional Director Ramel F. Jamen said that although they are transferring the responsibilities of the senior citizen program to NCSC, this does not mean they will not care anymore for the senior citizens.

“They can expect a comprehensive, mas deepening attention to this sector, the senior citizens. Dapat lang nga dili haphazard ang program, kinahanglan gyud nato mahatagan sila og kaukulang atensyon og pagtagad [They can expect comprehensive and deeper attention to this sector, the senior citizens. The program should not be haphazard; it should be given due attention],” Jamen said.

There are about 230,000 senior citizens in Region 10, said Jamen. (JMOR/PIA-10)

4 ka LGU sa Bukidnon, gibansay sa PMNP

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Gibansay sa Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) ang upat ka local government units (LGUs) sa Probinsya sa Bukidnon isip mga development sites sa upat ka gabayan sa pagpalambo sa maayong panglawas sa katawhan

Ang PGB mipahibalo nga ang training nahigayon niadtong Hulyo 18-19, 2023, sa Loizas Pavillion, syudad sa Malaybalay, Bukidnon.

Tumong sa maong kalihukan nga mahatagan sa proyekto ubos sa PMNP ang lungsod sa Cabanglasan, Talakag, San Fernando, ug Kalilangan.

Nanguna sa pagbansay sa maong kalihukan ang DOH, DSWD, National Nutrition Council, uban pang ahensya sa gobyerno, ingon man sa pribadong sector nga naglantaw nga madugangan ang paghatag sa package alang sa nutrition-specific ug nutrition-sensitive interventions aron mapalambo ang key health behaviors. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

DSWD 10 turns over livelihood funds to support local projects

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 10, through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), held a turnover ceremony at the City Hall, Malaybalay City on July 11, 2023. During the event, three cheques were handed over to two Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) recipients and an individual to serve as seed capital for their proposed livelihood projects

The primary objective of this program is to provide additional capital to Pantawid members, empowering them to become economic partners of the government. Among the beneficiaries is the Managok Rise SLPA, which received a total of P450,000.00 for their egg production project, benefiting 30 individuals with P15,000.00 each.

In line with Executive Order 70, which focuses on vulnerable conflict areas, the Tigbawan Agrisupply Project in Barangay Can-ayan was allocated P300,000.00.

Mrs. Archelie S. Pechora from Mapayag received P105,000.00 as seed capital for her proposed small income-generating project. Her husband, an environmental hero who lost his life while protecting the environment, was honored through this fund. The money will aid Mrs. Pechora’s family in starting a livelihood project and meeting their other needs.

The turnover ceremony was led by Mr. Rhandy L. Ladoroz, the Regional Program Coordinator, and Ms. April Trishia Cebilla, the Special Projects Coordinator of DSWD 10. Key focal persons were present, including Mr. Glenn C. Innovero, the Provincial Coordinator, Mr. Rey P. Valdez representing the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), Mr. John Valmores representing Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, and counterparts from DSWD PDO, Ms. Alaiza Sumampong and Ms. Irene Acosta.

The DSWD 10’s Livelihood Fund Turnover ceremony aims to promote sustainable economic development and empower individuals and communities to become self-reliant. Through this initiative, the department continues to support the government’s efforts in poverty reduction and inclusive growth. (LGU Malaybalay)

Flood-stricken Bukidnon folk to receive P11-M gov’t aid — Romualdez

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MANILA, Philippines – Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has assured flood-hit residents of Bukidnon that a P11 million assistance package from the government is on the way

Romualdez, in a statement on Thursday, said that he and his wife, Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez, have mustered P11 million — P10 million from the payouts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, and P500,000 each for cash assistance and relief goods.

The cash assistance and relief aid came from Romualdez’s personal relief funds. He also said that the distribution of the aid was done with the help of Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores.

“We are united with the province of Bukidnon during this time of need. With the steady resolve of Congressman Jonathan and Congresswoman Yedda, hope that the flood victims would be able to get back on their feet sooner than later,” the House Speaker said.

According to the latest figures, 6,810 families were displaced by the flooding that started last June 21. These were broken down into the following:

482 families in Highway Cabangahan; 941 in Aglayan; 265 in San Jose; 401 in Bangcud; 636 in Sinanglanan; 462 in Violeta; 537 in Sto. Niño; 1,386 in Managok; 821 in Simaya; and 879 in San Martin.

The Speaker’s office said the P10 million AICS program would be distributed starting next week.

Flores meanwhile thanked the Romualdez couple and Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre for their assistance.

“I would like to commend the Speaker, Congresswoman Yedda, and Congressman Jude Acidre for their assistance,” Flores said.

Flores also said that he intends to utilize the P500,000 cash assistance from the Speaker to buy goods for a community pantry — similar to what Albay 3rd District Rep. Fernando Cabredo did to the funds from Romualdez, given for the welfare of Albay residents who evacuated due to the Mayon Volcano’s activity. (Inquirer.net)

NorMin gov’t agencies, LGUs link up vs. hunger, poverty

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Twenty-six regional government agencies and two provincial government units in Northern Mindanao signed on June 23, 2023, an enhanced partnership against hunger and poverty

Leading the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) was the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Northern Mindanao (DSWD-10).
The renewal of commitment and obligation among national government agencies and local government units aims to increase farm productivity and income, ensure food and nutrition security, and mitigate hunger and nutrition, according to DSWD-10 Director Ramel Jamen.
“The power of teamwork and appreciation of the active support of our partners who are willing to go beyond the mandate for the delivery of immediate services to our clientele,” Jamen said.
Jamen said he hopes the MOU signing will begin the active participation of more community-based organizations.
Under the MOU, the government agencies will introduce programs and projects to reduce poverty and hunger. This includes monitoring and evaluation of the activities to ensure their sustainability.
Camiguin and Misamis Oriental provinces will serve as pilot areas of the projects and programs. (Nef Luczon/PNA)

DSWD distributes 5K food packs to flood-hit Bukidnon families

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Northern Mindanao (DSWD-10) distributed 5,000 food packs to families in Bukidnon hit by the recent flooding and landslide

In a statement on June 27, 2023, DSWD-10 said it had dispensed food packs and other relief items to 5,100 families or 25,050 individuals in Malaybalay City.
DSWD spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said the agency will continue pre-positioning food and non-food items to ensure an immediate response.
“We assure the public that the DSWD has enough funds and available relief goods,” he said.
DSWD-10 Director Ramel Jamen, for his part, noted that the regional office has more than PHP93.4 million worth of stockpile of food and non-food items and standby funds.
As of June 27, the agency’s field reports indicated 10,657 families or 50,878 persons affected by weather disturbances in the provinces of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte.
Meanwhile, 1,500 indigent residents of Bonifacio town, Misamis Occidental, benefited from the cash assistance distribution of Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KKB)-Cash for Work Program.
Each beneficiary received PHP2,190 as a result of working for six days.
Governor Henry Oaminal said the provincial government is committed to giving continuous assistance to vulnerable sectors in Bonifacio in partnership with DSWD.
“This fund came from the national government. Kalahi-CIDSS (Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services) which is a program under DSWD,” he said. (Nef Luczon/PNA)

Egg production project sa Malaybalay, giablihan na

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Ang buhatan sa Malaybalay City Social Welfare Development Office (CSWDO) nanguna sa pagbukas sa egg production project niadtong Marso 28, 2023 sa Barangay Patpat, ning dakbayan

Ang Barangay Patpat nahimong recipient sa bag-ong DSWD program, nga mao ang zero hunger program, diin adunay singkwenta ka pamilya gikan sa lumad nga sektor sa katawhan ang maka benepisyo niini.

Kini nga programa nagadasig sa mga benepisyaryo sa livelihood nga mamahimong tigprodyus og itlog kon dili mahimong tigsuplay sa produkto alang sa pamilya ug komunidad sa kinatibuk-an, ug mahimong tinubdan sa pagkaon sa mga miyembro ug komunidad.

Kini nga impormasyon nakuha gikan sa City Government sa Malaybalay. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

Pag-implementar sa livelihood program aprobado na sa SP

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Giaprobahan na sa Sangguniang Panlungsod ang Resolution Nos. 2023-0283 mao ang Memorandum of Agreement tali sa City Government of Malaybalay ug Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Field Office 10 mahitungod sa pag implementar sa livelihood program

Base sa pahibalo sa lokal nga panggamhanan, kaniadtong Marso 3, 2023, si Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran nag endorso ngadto sa SP uban sa paghangyo nga siya pagatugutan sa pagsulod sa isa ka kasabutan mahitungod sa nasangpit nga programa.

Tumong ug tinguha sa programa nga matabangan og mapalambo ang panginabuhian sa katawhan labi na sa mga kabus dinhi sa dakbayan.

Gi-uyunan usab sa duha ka partido ang uban pang mga termino nga natala sa nasangpit nga kasabutan. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

DSWD prepositions food packs in N. Mindanao with El Niño threat

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Northern Mindanao Region (DSWD-10) prepositioned Friday 34,518 family food packs (FFPs) amounting to PHP23.4 million amid the looming drought-induced El Niño season

In a statement last March 24, the DSWD-10 said the FFPs delivered to local government units (LGUs) in the region as reserved supply in case calamities will occur.

The agency said the FFPs form part of the disaster management protocols for LGUs to provide augmentation to communities and families in need.

The FFPs also serve as an addition to the 400 metric tons or 10,000 bags of milled rice donated by the South Korean government earlier this week.

The donated rice from Korea will be distributed to DSWD offices in the Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao, and Northern Mindanao.

In Northern Mindanao, DSWD-10 Undersecretary for Disaster Response Management Group Marco M. Bautista said the rice supply will be dispensed to the severely affected families by the shear line flooding last year.

“These are not only food donations but donations for life – as they will serve sustenance for families of the victims. Rest assured that this will be given and distributed to the affected families,” he said.

DSWD-10 will distribute the donated rice to 68 of the 112 affected families in Northern Mindanao whose homes were destroyed by the calamity. (Nef Luczon/PNA)