Innovations Division XII

11/04/2026

ALAMIN: Para Saan ang Electronic Benefit Card ng DSWD Walang Gutom Program?

Para matiyak na ang bawat pamilyang benepisyaryo ay may sapat at masustansyang pagkain sa kanilang mesa, inilunsad ng DSWD ang Walang Gutom Program (WGP). Layunin nitong matulungan ang mga pamilya na makabili ng de-kalidad at masustansyang pagkain alinsunod sa food values - 50% Carbohydrates; 30% Protein at 20% Fiber - fruits and vegetables.

Sa ilalim ng programa, ang mga aktibong benepisyaryo ay binibigyan ng electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card na naglalaman ng Php 3,000 na food credits, na maaaring gamitin sa bawat food redemption activity sa mga DSWD partner retailers. Para masiguro ang balanseng pagkain, ang budget ay hinahati sa tatlong kategorya na dapat sundin sa pagbili: Go, Grow, at Glow foods.

Alinsunod sa hangarin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., layunin ng WGP na puksain ang gutom at malnutrisyon sa buong bansa at makamit ang isang malusog at masiglang sambayanang Pilipino.

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10/04/2026

Tingnan: Matagumpay na naihatid ng mga kawani ng Bangsamoro Umpungan sa Nutrisyon Program ang Proper Food Handling and Sanitation at Baseline Process Flow Orientation para sa 27 na nakilalang boluntaryo mula sa limang (5) target na barangay sa bayan ng Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.

Si Albanie A. Ibrahim, Rural Sanitary Inspector ng nasabing munisipyo, nagsilbing Resource Person para sa bahaging may kinalaman sa Tamang Paghawak ng Pagkain at Sanitasyon. Sa kanyang ekspertise, ang mga boluntaryo ay nakapagkaroon ng malinaw na pag-unawa sa mga pamantayan at pamamaraan na kailangang sundin para matiyak ang kaligtasan at kalidad ng pagkain na maihahatid sa mga benepisyaryo ng programa.

Nagtapos ang aktibidad sa isang matiwasay na paraan, na puno ng impormasyon at kasagutan sa mga tanong ng mga kalahok na nangangailangan ng karagdagang kaliwanagan. Ang nasabing oryentasyon ay mahalagang hakbang para palakasin ang kapasidad ng mga boluntaryo at tiyakin ang epektibong pagpapatupad ng BangUn Program sa mga lokal na komunidad.

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10/04/2026

09/04/2026

For many low-income families, securing food is a daily challenge. Aware of this reality, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom Program distributed food assistance to 458 beneficiaries from various barangays in General Santos City. Mayor Lorelie Geronimo Pacquiao at...

09/04/2026

Maligayang Araw ng Kagitingan! 🇵🇭

Nakikiisa ang Innovations Division XII sa pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Kagitingan ngayong ika-9 ng Abril. Ang makasaysayang araw na ito ay nagbibigay-pugay sa katapangan, sakripisyo, at makabayang diwa ng mga Pilipinong bayani na lumaban para sa kalayaan ng ating bansa.

Nawa’y magsilbi itong inspirasyon sa ating lahat na patuloy na isabuhay ang diwa ng kabayanihan sa pamamagitan ng tapat, makabuluhan, at dedikadong paglilingkod para sa sambayanang Pilipino.

09/04/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻! 🇵🇭

Nakikiisa ang DSWD Field Office XII sa paggunita ng Araw ng Kagitingan, bilang pagpupugay sa kabayanihan, katatagan, at sakripisyo ng mga sundalong Pilipino at Amerikano noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig.

Ang araw na ito ay nagpapaalala sa mahalagang bahagi ng ating kasaysayan, lalo na ang pagbagsak ng Bataan noong Abril 9, 1942, na naging simbolo ng tapang at pagkakaisa sa gitna ng matinding pagsubok.

Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang diwa ng kagitingan sa patuloy nating paglilingkod sa kapwa at sa pagsusulong ng malasakit, pagkakaisa, at pag-asa para sa bawat Pilipino.

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08/04/2026

EPAHP Supports F2C2 Cluster Orientation to Strengthen Market Linkages and CBO Development

The Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) participated as a resource speaker in the Orientation Meeting of the F2C2 Cluster, spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture, to strengthen collaboration and support for community-based organizations (CBOs).

The activity commenced with an overview of the Agricultural Cooperative Enterprise Development (ACED) Division, where the importance of capacitating CBOs to transition into formal cooperatives and ensuring access to sustainable markets was emphasized. A key highlight of the activity was the orientation on EPAHP’s program advocacy, including the enrollment of eight ( 8 ) identified CBOs endorsed by the Department of Agriculture as potential partners.

In addition, the Walang Gutom Program (WGP) orientation was conducted to introduce opportunities for CBOs to serve as potential suppliers and merchants, further reinforcing inclusive market participation.

The orientation underscored the critical role of strengthened market linkages and inter-agency collaboration in advancing food security and empowering local organizations towards sustainable development.

08/04/2026

Pag-abot Program Empowers Beneficiaries through Housekeeping Training

General Santos City – The Pag-abot Program, in partnership with TESDA, successfully conducted a Basic Housekeeping Training for beneficiaries and their family members at General Santos National School of Arts and Trades.

The activity aimed to equip participants with essential housekeeping skills to improve their readiness for employment opportunities. Through hands-on learning, beneficiaries gained practical knowledge that can serve as a foundation for future livelihood.

The initiative also encouraged participants to pursue further TESDA certifications, such as Housekeeping NC II, and inspired them to view education and skills training as pathways toward personal growth and economic stability.

08/04/2026

EPAHP 12 Strengthens CBO Linkages for SFP Supply in South Cotabato

The Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP), in coordination with the Province of South Cotabato, conducted a consultation to advance the engagement of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) as potential suppliers for the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP).

The meeting, led by Sonia L. Bautista, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (PSWDO), gathered stakeholders to strengthen local supply systems and expand livelihood opportunities for community-based producers.

CBOs were oriented on their possible participation in the SFP, with no formal commitments at this stage. The Province highlighted strong potential in locally produced goods, particularly Lawa and Binhi products, which may be procured through cooperatives (COOPs). Additional sourcing from Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)-organized groups was also identified.

Stakeholders emphasized maximizing South Cotabato’s local production capacity to support both nutrition and economic goals. A follow-up meeting with the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) is expected to discuss procurement requirements and processes.

EPAHP continues to promote inclusive partnerships that link community enterprises to government programs, contributing to food security and sustainable livelihoods.

08/04/2026

LOOK: The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office XII (DSWD XII) continues the distribution of cash assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers across various payout sites in SOCCSKSARGEN. As of 12:00 PM of April 8, 2026, payout activities remain ongoing as part of the government’s support to the transport sector.

Among the areas where payouts have been conducted are Koronadal City, Tacurong City, Cotabato City and Kidapawan City, with two designated venues in Kidapawan at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) KCC and Notre Dame of Kidapawan College (NDKC) to better serve qualified beneficiaries from nearby areas.

Meanwhile, payout activities are also ongoing in General Santos City. DSWD XII continues to coordinate with partner agencies and local government units to ensure the smooth, safe, and orderly distribution of assistance to qualified PUV drivers in the region.

08/04/2026

Look: An orientation on food safety and sanitation was successfully conducted on March 31, 2026 for BangUn volunteers from Barangays Nunangan, Midtimbang, Tugal, and Tulunan in the Municipality of Datu Anggal Midtimbang. The activity aimed to strengthen awareness and enhance the capacity of community volunteers in maintaining proper food handling practices and promoting public health within their respective barangays.

The orientation gathered active BangUn volunteers who play a vital role in supporting community-based programs, particularly in ensuring safe food preparation and sanitation practices during supplementary feeding.

Serving as the resource person was Mr. Kunto T. Nabadtog, Municipal Sanitary Inspector of the Rural Health Unit of Datu Anggal Midtimbang. Mr. Nabadtog provided comprehensive discussions on sanitation and hygiene practices essential for safe feeding operations. Topics included proper handwashing and personal hygiene, maintaining a clean feeding environment, dengue prevention through eliminating stagnant water, safe water use, proper food handling, correct storage of utensils and supplies, and effective waste segregation and disposal.

An open forum followed the lecture, allowing participants to raise questions and further strengthen their knowledge on hygiene and sanitation practices.

08/04/2026