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DSWD - CAR
WHAT’S
INSIDE
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Family builds ‘dream home’,
finds peace of mind
Maria’s journey to aging
gracefully and productively
DSWD validates poor
households in Cordillera
Administrative Region
Indigent families open
“mini grocery” in Apayao
Another Jonah Story
Family beyond sexuality
Day Care Centers: For the
Love of Children
The Social Focus is the Official Publication
of the Department of Social Welfare and
Development - Cordillera Administrative
Region published by the Social Marketing
Unit - Office of the Regional Director.
EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS
JANET P. ARMAS
OIC-Regional Director
ENGR. ENRIQUE H. GASCON JR.
OIC-Assistant Regional Director (Administration)
MARY GRAIL B. DONG-AS
OIC-Assistant Regional Director (Operations)
THE SOCIAL MARKETING UNIT
NERIZZA FAYE G. VILLANUEVA
Regional Information Officer
PHYLEIN MARIA ROSETTE CALLANGAN
Pantawid Information Officer
JASMIN P. KIASO
Kalahi-CIDSS Social Marketing Officer
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
Message
DIRECTOR’S
The Social Focus is one among the various
advocacy materials of DSWD CAR which
publishes the success stories of our beneficiaries.
It plays a crucial role in informing the public that- behind the numbers,
are faces. Real stories of people who chose to fight poverty and with
determination made the big steps towards improving their quality of life.
The second quarter of 2016 tested our resilience and our willpower. The
onslaught of Super Typhoon Lawin the region meant more work hours and
less time with the family, however, the response from our staff, volunteers and
other agencies is overwhelmingly heartwarming. One particular display of
camaraderie was the human chain done in Mr. Province. Due to a collapsed
bridge, the people created a human chain across the river to move the goods
from one side to the other. This is Cordillera’s way of helping each other.
2016 also made us realize how important it is, for one to truly realize the
value of understanding the core of public service, that more than a profession,
it is a way of life. We live public service in hours spent after 5pm and on
weekends and we breathe public service when we are called to render duty.
As we move towards another year of service, it is my hope that we will
be able to continue to work beyond our term of reference and maximizing
resource that would result to more success stories from our partner
beneficiaries.
JANET P. ARMAS
Director III
About the
MARK ERIK KING GUANZON
and communities of the Cordillera
2 The Social Focus
Listahan Information Officer
Cover
The Cover page embodies the
Department’s commitment for
“Maagap at Mapagkalingang
Serbisyo” to the Filipino people
through the various social welfare programs and services. The heart
symbolizes the compassionate service provided by DSWD Field Office
Cordillera Administrative Region to the disadvantaged individuals, families,