19/09/2026
๐ท๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐จ๐ด ๐ผ๐ท๐ซ๐จ๐ป๐ฌ: ๐ฒ๐จ๐ณ๐จ๐ฏ๐ฐ-๐ช๐ฐ๐ซ๐บ๐บ ๐ช๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
๐ช๐ซ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KKB) Cash-for-Work (CFW) for Higher Education Institutions program proudly recognizes the inspiring achievement of the beneficiaries who successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Social Work
The CFW Program under the KALAHI CIDSS National and Regional Program Management Office in partnership with HEIs and other stakeholders provides a short-term intervention aimed at giving financial support to college graduates and students. Apart from this, the program beneficiaries are also provided with career and skills development sessions designed to enhance their competencies, connect them with employment opportunities, and introduce livelihood programs. These interventions aim to empower beneficiaries through active participation in community activities while contributing to their overall well-being and personal development.
Among the eight beneficiaries, six are from the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Social Work and Community Development (UP-CSWCD) namely Ashley Mallari, Althea Talape, Janna Palmenco, Abigail Angela Recarro, with Abigail Soriano and Paige Ingrid Alovera successfully landing the two spots in the Top 9 passers.
As part of the UP-CSWCD and KALAHI-CIDSS partnership pilot implementation, these Social Work students also had their Field Instruction Program (FIP) were deployed in KALAHI-CIDSS-covered municipalities to support in the program implementation while gaining practical exposure in community development work.
The remaining two beneficiaries are from Cagayan State University-Carig Campus, Saima Habid and from Jan Eric Mahaguay from Marinduque State University
Despite the financial and personal circumstances, these individuals remained committed to pursuing their education and professional dreams. Through their dedication and resilience, they have reached a significant milestone earning the opportunity to become Licensed Social Workers and serve individuals, families and communities in need.
Their journey reminds us that the Cash-for-Work program is not only providing financial assistance but also creating opportunities that help individuals move toward greater self-resilience and improved quality of life.
From beneficiaries who once received support from the program to future professionals committed to serving others, their success is a testament to the power of perseverance, opportunity and hope.
Congratulations to our newly licensed social workers! May your achievement inspire others to continue pursuing their dreams and making a difference in the lives of others! (kcnpmo/ravc)
