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Socialized housing developers to DAR:

‘Set aside proposed moratorium on agricultural land conversion’ THE Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines, Inc. (OSHDP) calls on the authorities to reconsider the proposed moratorium on agricultural land conversion and set aside the draft Executive Order.

Community media gird for 21st Nat’l Press Congress By Jessica M. Bacud, PAPI

OSHDP submits that to ensure food security, the way forward is to boost agricultural land productivity and not to restrict access to land. “If we are to look at official government ecords, we tend to ask ‘why is DAR imposing a moratorium?’ The compelling reason for such drastic policy proposal is simply not present. Based on CHAIRS research, various data show that the total area of converted agricultural lands for the past 28

PREPARATIONS are now well under way for the 21st National Press Congress, mandated under Presidential Proclamation No. 1187 and slated on December 2-3, this year, at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay City. The two-day annual media event under the auspices of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), will focus on issues related to the contemplated shift to federalism from the present presidential form of government. Its theme is “The Stakes and Prospects of the Community Media under a Federal GovernFarmers and rural workers from the Davao Region raise their fists to cap-off the discussion on the genuine agrarian reform program (GARP) organized by the Department of Agrarian Reform and the Philippine Information Agency. Under the GARP, agricultural lands all over the country will be distributed ment Set-up.” to Filipino farmers, rural workers, and indigenous people for free. The program also aims to end land monopoly while providing an integrated and Among the topics up

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holistic program of support services for farmers. (DAR)

Financial Management training to CARP farmers organizations Reform (DAR) in Agusan del Norte conducted BUTUAN CIT Y – The nine rounds of seminars Department of Agrarian on financial management By GIL MIRANDA

to nine Agrarian Reform More than 300 ARBO Beneficiaries Organizations and cooperative officers (ARBOs) from different and members made their towns in the province. See training, page B3

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. Officers and members of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations from different towns in Agusan del Norte province learned about the basics of financial management in a series of seminars and workshops recently organized by the Provincial Agrarian Reform Office headed by PARPO II Andre Atega. photos by gil miranda

Zamboanga Subanon:

Their Historical Past and their Present Challenges Silsil a h Di a logue Movement, in its commitment to social solidarity and peace, has again conducted a Kapihan sa Silsilah. Now in its 39th conduct, this public forum focused on the theme, “The Zamboanga Subanon: Their Historical Past and their Present Challenges.” It was held on October 1, 2016 (Saturday) and was attended by representatives from the academe, Philippine

National Police, Barangay Officials from different barangays in the city, members of the InterFaith Council of Leaders, Muslim and Christian Religious Leaders, and the Subanon Tribal Leaders. The Subanon people are said to be one among the first land dwellers of the Island of Mindanao, and are found mostly in the northern, western and southern portions of the See challenges, page B3

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Farmers urged to avail agri-interventions from gov’t. In its intensified drive of relaying the various agricultural interventions that are offered by the government, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through the Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section (RAFIS) conducted its third leg of Information Caravan (Info Car), in the province of Misamis Oriental. Carrying the theme “Tukmang Impormasyon: Dalan sa Banikanhong Kalambuan”, the activity was primarily undertaken to present and update the farmers, fisherfolks and other agricultural stakeholders on the various agricultural programs, projects and services that can be accessed from the DA-RFO 10, its attached bureaus and agencies and the Provincial Local Government Unit of Misamis Oriental through its agriculture and veterinary offices, with the aim of bringing deeper and lasting impact to the grassroots level for the development of the agricultural sector. In her mes-

The life and experience of a SPED teacher By NOVRENETTE R. URBANO Teacher I Sumirap Central School

A special education teacher is someone who works with children and youths who have a variety of disabilities. Children with special needs require unique instruction by specially trained professionals to help them achieve their highest potential and strive to progress beyond their limitations. Special education teachers are patient, understanding educators dedicated to giving each individual student the tools and guidance needed to help them maximized success. A small number of special education teachers work with students with severe cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities. Their job is primarily teaching them life skills and basic literacy. However, the ma-

jority of special education teachers work with children with mild to moderate disabilities, modifying the general education curriculum to meet the child’s individual needs and providing required instruction. Most special education teachers instruct students at the preschool, elementary, junior high and senior high level, although some work with infants and toddlers. A large part of a special education teacher’s job involves communicating and coordinating with others involved in the child’s well being including parents, social workers, school psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, school administrators and other teachers.

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the Zamboanga peninsula. They are likewise known to have a rich cultural past that we marvel at in the present as their tribe’s contribution to Mindanao’s own history. But as this tribe endures throughout history, they also continue to experience struggles and challenges as a people – the issues of ancestral domain, unity within the tribe, and potential abuse against them being indigenous people. In solidarity with the Subanon people in the challenges they are continually facing, the 39th Kapihan sa Silsilah aims to be a voice for them to the society at large. This is an opportunity to inform the wide public of the rich historical and cultural past of the Subanon people and the ways to help them face the said present challenges.

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sage, Nilda B. Salas, provincial operations center chief for Misamis Oriental, urged the participants to avail and maximize the agri-interventions that can be accessed from the government. She highlighted that there are many forms of assistance, ranging from production, market development and infrastructure support, postharvest and farm mechanization assistance, insurance coverage, education and training services, among others, which are all aimed in assisting the marginalized farmers and fisherfolks in their respective farming and fishing endeavors. Further, Salas reiterated that since government funds are limited, they are highly encouraged to submit their letters of intent at the soonest time, stating the priority agri-interventions they seek to avail, and have them endorsed by their municipal/city/ provincial agriculturists and local chief executives, prior submission to the DA-RFO 10 for assessment, validation and action. # (JLOlson, DA-RFO 10) For years now, Silsilah had been active in promoting the wellbeing of the indigenous people in Zamboanga City. The Subanon, in particular, are among the focused indigenous group that Silsilah had been following up specially on matters like this group’s struggle for their ancestral domain, leadership, etc. During this Kapihan, two resource speakers were invited to share basic information about the history of the Subanon people and their present struggles. The first resource speaker was Mrs. Gloria Cecile Bernal, the former Dean of the College of Social Work in Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and now currently active member of Silsilah as its Human Resource Personnel. The second speaker was Engr. George Jocutan. He is a graduate and licensed genetic engineer who had been active at the National

Commission for Indigenous People (NCIP) and now its Officer-in-Charge for Zamboanga City and Basilan. As an experienced social worker with her years of experience being with the Subanon people, Mrs. Bernal related the rich history of this people, citing that they are the original and first land dwellers of the Zamboanga Peninsula. Zamboanga City, in particular, is a witness to this fact being seen in the naming of the many places in the city. These names as “Tetuan,” “Baliwasan,” “Patalon,” are Subanon words. The first Zamboangeños who had encounters with the Spanish colonizers are the native Subanon. Building upon this argument, Mrs. Bernal pointed out the rights to Ancestral Domain that belongs to the Subanon people. Their claim for Ancestral Domain is based on the strength of the “Native Title” meaning

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people of Israel for keeping their treasures” and wealth. According to St. Jerome Biblical commentary page 74-“Archaeologists” discovered coins in their ancient houses and this reflects that it was very hard for them to acquire money that’s why; they will “hoard it below the ground for safe keeping.” Even to their “costly garments,” they will put it below the ground for preservation.

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“the continuous possession and occupation of the land in the concept of an owner since time immemorial, or as far as memory goes; it is a pre-conquest rights to land and domain,” Mrs. Bernal said. The present struggle of this tribe therefore is focused on this claim. They hope that the government may recognize this claim for their identity as a people. For years now, their tribe’s struggle had been also largely dominated by the presence of Zamboanga Economic Zone and Freeport in the native area where they live (areas of San RamonPatalon). This struggle on the other hand, is characterized by the tension between the rights belonging to the government to utilize the area and their ancestral domain rights. In the words of Mrs. Bernal, “There is danger that the government will pursue projects in the See Chalenges, page B3

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years (from 1988 to 2015) is a mere 1.22% of the total agricultural lands in the country. Our agricultural lands actually increased by 9.5% based on 2005 to 2013 data. Only 2.52% of the total land area of the Philippines is considered built-up using data on land cover,” OSHDP said. “The Philippines has more agricultural lands compared to some of our ASEAN neighbors, but our agricultural productivity is significantly lower. Vietnam for example has allocated 30.35% of its land to agriculture while the Philippines has set aside 42.55% yet Vietnam’s percent of value added to their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is 17.7% compared to the Philippines which is only at 11.3%,” OSHDP said in a statement. “The negative impact of such proposal will outweigh any perceived gains.” it added. OSHDP believes that the moratorium will have an adverse effect on the country’s housing production – particularly socialized housing – considering the unmet housing needs of 5.7 Million, growing by 926,077 units per year; and the fact that the housing sector could barely produce 20% of the annual target. This social problem will worsen if a moratorium is imposed. OSHDP agrees with the analysis that a moratorium will also result in jobs loss and a decrease in value creation. According to a study by UAP, “The economic impacts of the housing industry are as follows: (a) that for every one million pesos, 2.3 jobs are created; (b) for every peso spent on house construction, the multiplier effect is P3.32 for value creation and P0.47 for household incomes; and (d) the tax multiplier for every peso paid in taxes and spent by government is P3.90” (SHDA Road Map). A moratorium slows down growth in this sector, resulting in jobs loss and a domino effect on the allied industries. OSHDP likewise fully supports the position of the National Economic Develment Authority, Department of Finance and Department of Budget and Management on the adverse implications where they concluded, saying, “the land use conver-

sion ban can be antithetical to economic growth, job generation, and poverty reduction.” “They were correct in saying that ‘agriculture sector revitalization may suffer under [the proposed] policy’ and ‘acquiring rights-of-way for infrastructure projects of the government and the private sector will also be delayed,’” it said. OSHDP said in sum, this policy can be considered anti-poor because ultimately, the bulk of the unmet housing needs and the jobs that will be lost are coming from the lower income group of the population. As such, we humbly and earnestly call on the authorities to: (1) reconsider the proposed moratorium on land conversion and set aside the draft Executive Order; (2) carefully assess the impact of the proposed policy on all other affected sectors; (3) conduct a wider consultation and public hearing; and, (4) consider alternatives, such as the strengthening of institutional mechanisms and procedures for land use conversion, prioritizing the passage of a national land use act, and increasing productivity of our current agricultural lands.

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dis c ussion by exp er ts are: Types of Federal Governments: Which model best suits the Filipino orientation?; Significant differences in structural organization and political dynamics between the Presidential and Federal government systems; Inclusive growth prospects in a Federal government set up; and 4) Opportunities for the Community Media under a Federal government regime. PAPI president Nelson Santos said they have opted to hold this year’s media congress at the DAP in Tagaytay City to provide its participants a good and absorptive learning atmosphere and ensue conviviality among them since the event is also a cherished delightful homecoming among community media players. Santos pointed out that Tagaytay City is a haven for vacationists and tourists on account of its cool air and breath-taking sceneries, with Taal Lake and Taal Volcano in Batangas seemingly just a stone’s throw away. Tagaytay’s other invit-

ing tourism assets include its People’s Park in the Sky situated on top of Mt. Sungay, Cavite’s highest elevation point; Tagaytay Picnic Grove, Tierra de Maria which is famous for its 50-foot tall giant statue of the Virgin of Manaoag; Museo Orlina; and Paradizoo which combines the charm of a farm and a minizoo. Regular participants in PAPI’s annual National Press Congress are its regular and associate members including community newspaper publishers, media executives, editors, broadcasters, reporters, public information and media relations officers, campus journalists and other communicators F o r I n q u i r i e s p l s call 5251990, 5274252 loc. 18, 09178498730 or 09278566977 email phpublisher74@gmail.com

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presence felt as they actively participated in the proceedings as they gained practical knowledge and analysis of their respective organizations’ activities. DAR Point Person Luningning Buque-Ycoy said the resource speakers were from training partner institutions accredited by the EXTRAJUDICIAL AGREEMENT AMONG CO-HIERS WITH ABSOLUTE DEED OF SALE OF A PORTION A RESIDENTIAL LOT Notice is hereby given that intestate estate of the Late Spouses TEODULO VERGARA and BUENAVENTURA BALANAY, who died on February 11, 2010 and August 1, 1994 respectively in Pagadian City.; described as follows to wit; “PORTION OF LAND of Lot NO. 2990-D, Psd -220772. Bounded on the NE., by the remaining porion; on the SE., by Lot 2990-C, Psd -220772; on the SW., by Lot 2990-A, Psd-220772; on the NW., by Lot No. 2991, Pls119, containing an area of (41.3) Square Meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-2,933” is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL AGREEMENT AMONG CO-HIERS WITH ABSOLUTE DEED OF SALE OF A PORTION A RESIDENTIAL LOT; made, entered and executed into by and between: VERGIE VERGARA GARVES, Filipino, of legal age, widow, resident of Gatas District, Pagadian City; JULIE B. VERGARA, Filipino, of legal age, married, resident of Tudela, MIsamis Occidental; DAISY VERGARA BULAYBULAY(deceased) represented by her son, FEDDIE MARK V. BULAYBULAY, Filipino, of legal age, single; TEODULO B. VERGARA Jr. (deceased) represented by his wife EVANGELINE VERGARA, Filipino, of legal age, widow, resident of San Francisco District, Pagadian City,

Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). “ The seminars were aimed at enhancing the participants’ understanding of the tool on financial analysis in order to create their own systematic plan, both for short and long-term usage and to determine the status of their operation as basis for decision-making,” Ycoy said. “The workshops on basic financial management were in preparation for different social delivery services from DAR that will contribute to the growth of farmerbeneficiaries through their organizations in the province,” Ycoy explained. Bienvenido Osa, manager of San Antonio Integrated Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SAIFMULCO), acknowledged that the financial management training will “greatly benefit” his organization and thanked the DAR for its continuing efforts to expand the ARBOs knowledge in managing their affairs. Perlita Madaje of Rosario Samahang Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (RSNMPC) said, “As a bookkeeper, the training contributed basic knowledge in handling our financial operation.” “Makahatag kini og daas guardian of their son LHUIGUI VERGARA (incapacitated); MERLY VERGARA MANHUYOD, Filipino, of legal age, married , resident of Tuburan District, Pagadian City; JAMES B. VERGARA, Filipino age, married, resident of Barangay Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur; and NAIDEE VERGARA DERONG, Filipino, of legal age, married, resident of Barangay Balintawak, Pagadian City, Philippines: that for the purpose of his partition agreement and in accordance with the provisions the New Rules of Court, the parties have agreed to settle, partition divide and adjudicate unto themselves their common property as indicated above, in the following manner, to wit.; for Vergie Vergara Garves belongs her 1/7 pro-share; for Julie B. Vergara, belongs his (1/7) por-share; for Daisy Vergara Bulaybulay (deceased) represented by her son Fidde Mark V. Bulaybulay, belongs her (1/7) pro-share; for Teodulo B. Vergara, Jr. (deceased as represented by his wife Evangeline Vergara guardian of their son Lhuigi Vergara , belongs his (1/7) pro-share; for Merlie Vergara MAnhuyod, belongs her (1/7) pro-share; for James B. Vergara , belongs his (1/7) pro-share and Naidee Vergara Derong belongs her (1/7) pro-share respectively; Under Notary Public of ATTY. WILFRENO B. LUZA; as per Doc No. 317; Page No. 92; Book No. XVIII; Series of 2016. MDN: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2016

kong kaayohan sa pinansiyal nga pagpadagan sa among kapunongan (This will greatly help in running our organization in terms of financial management),” Madaje added.

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projects in the name of development yet counterproductive to the welfare of the tribe.” Being the Officer-inCharge of the Commission for Indigenous People (NCIP) in Zamboanga City, Engr. Jocutan reiterated the fact that the tribe has all the rights for the awarding of the Certificate of Ancestral Domain. He went into details about the application for this title. The challenge that is present in line with this is the openness of the government for faster grant. Engr. Jocutan further said that this recognition shall be the “Peace Pact” between the government and the concerned indigenous people. Subst ant i a l shar ing coming from concerned institutions like the Ateneo de Zamboanga University and the Department of Education in Zamboanga City followed during the

open forum. For the closing message, Fr. Sebastiano D’Ambra, PIME, pointed out the importance of the support for the Subanon people coming from the society at large. This can be concretize in being involved in the cause of pushing for the granting of the certificate of ancestral domain and the support for the tribal leaders to be strong in their leadership. Fr. D’Ambra further stated that the unity within the tribe is very important in their hope to thrive. (Oasis News, Silsilah Dialogue Movement)

NEED TARP? CALL: 8578447 OR, 745380 MOBILE: +639061389421 EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased Macaria D. Tabamo-Bayson died without leaving a Will nor incurred indebtedness during her lifetime and who remains the declared owner of parcel of land known as lot 940-b under T.D No. 13095 with an area of 319 square meters embraced under OCT No. P-4738, Located at San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin which property has been inherited by my deceased husband Wilfredo Bayson; is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND, made and entered into by GENARA A. Bayson, Legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident of Kitamban, Binuangan, Misamis Oriental; that for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php. 50,000.00) Philippine Currency, to me in hand paid by spouses CARLOS L.ABAO and LUTCHIE D. ABAO, Filipino citizens and residents of sdan Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin receipt is hereby acknowledged to my full satisfaction, by these presents, I hereby absolutely SELL, CEDE, TANSFER and CONVEY Lot 940-B with an area of 319 square meters to the vendees, free from any lien or encumberance; Under Notary Public of ATTY. Vito M. CARRILLO; as per Doc No. 517;Page No. 100;Book No. 88;Series of 2016.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased GLECERIA M. ROMINES, who died intestate on in Cagayan de Oro City October 4, 2016;that the deceased at the time of her death left Paraphernal Property described below; TCT No. 184059 a.) A parcel of land (Lot 5, Block 2, Psd-104305-019718, being portion of Lot 23-B-2-C, Psd10-002900, situated in the barrio of Patag, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island Mindanao. Containing an area of Ninety Seven (97) sq. more or less; is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS, made and entered among the heirs HIPOLITO M. ROMINES, of legal age, Filipino, married and residents of Northern Samar; EMEBERTA R. ZAMORA, of legal age, Filipino, married and residents of Iligan City; ALBINO M. ROMINES, of legal age, single, Filipino and residents of Cagayan de Oro City; VICTORIA R. BIDO of legal age, single, Filipino and residents of Cagayan de Oro City; LEONARDO M. ROMINES, of legal age, single, Filipino and residents of Cagayan de Oro City; That by virtue of Rule 74, Section 1 Rules Of Court, the parties shall divide, adjudicate and partition the above property as follows; a.) One half (1/2) portion of TCT No. 104059 an area of 48.5 sq. m in the eastern portion shall be adjudicated to - LEONARDO M. ROMINES; b.) One half (1/2) portion of TCT No. 104059 an area of 48.5 sq. m in the western portion shall be adjudicated to – VICTORIA R. BIDO; c.) The bank deposit shall be adjudicated to all the parties in equal share; Under the Notary Public of ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO; as per Doc No. 344; Page No. 69; Book No. 115; Series of 2016.

MDN: Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2016

MDN: Oct 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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Tuesday

FEATURE

October 11, 2016

Oro schools division initiates Dugong Guro By MARK FRANCISCO

THE City Schools Division in Cagayan de Oro started rolling out Dugong Guro, a blood drive among public school teachers and nonteaching personnel within the Division. According to Division medical officer Dr. Mark Meso, this is in line with the program initiated by Department of Education (DepEd) 10 director Allan Farnazo. Meso said that the regional office of DepEd initiated the blood donation drive because there is dire need of blood in these months where there is prevalence of dengue cases in Northern Mindanao notably in Cagayan de Oro City. A total of 4,000 teachers and nonteaching staff from 110 schools are expected to donate blood during the month-long blood collection drive which will culminate this November

26. The campaign kicked off last October 8 at Bugo Central School and the Philippine Red Cross were able to successfully assist 45 teachers from eight schools who donated their blood. The blood drive will continue every Saturday thereafter and starting October 24, it will be a weeklong event.

Sec. Tagiwalo on first 100 days:

‘Much has been accomplished; so much more needs to be done’ SOCIAL Welfare and Development Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo yesterday led formal ceremonies in the DSWD Central Office to mark her administration’s first 100 days in office. Dubbed “Unang 100 Araw ng Pagbabago,” the event was primarily focused on Sec. Taguiwalo’s insights on her first 100 days as head of the welfare agency – the challenges she faced learning the ropes of her new offices; the problems she saw in how the department functioned and how its various programs are being implemented; and, how, despite the challenges in the department, so many officials and rank and file employees are deeply committed to their work and to serving beneficiaries. “It’s been 100 days since we began our work in the DSWD, but it really feels like it’s been more than that. I have learned so much about the department and it has become all

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the more clearer now what our work here should be: ensure that the department is able to function as best and as efficiently as it can so we can serve the Filipino people better. As the national government’s lead welfare agency, the tasks

of the DSWD to serve the poor are myriad and heavy: we are up to challenge, and we promise to do our work as honestly, as efficiently, and as quickly as possible,” Sec. Taguiwalo said. In the coming weeks, Sec. Taguiwalo is set to

announce the relaunch of DSWD’s three main programs. The three – Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps); Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KalahiCIDSS); and, the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)- as they merged under what is called the “Convergence “ scheme wherein all three programs will be implemented in close coordination with each other so more beneficiaries will be able to access them. Sec. Taguiwalo is also set to begin a revalidation campaign of the 4Ps program by visiting 4Ps households and establishing a new program for families in transition. This will be guided by the principle of “Yung bago ay malawak na kumustahan sa mga 4Ps households at pagbubuo ng programa para sa mga pamilyang transitioning “gikan sa masa, para sa masa.” Sec. Taguiwalo has been consistently announcing that she wants her admin-

istration in the DSWD to focus on helping Filipinos gain access to sustainable livelihood opportunities so they can eventually gain economic independence and become resilient against economic shocks. “What means and resources the department has will be utilized to benefit the poorest of the poor in Philippine society, and to assist all other Filipinos who are need of emergency assistance. It is not just during calamities that the DSWD is active – it actively helps Filipinos on a daily basis by providing emergency assistance, social interventions, and information on how to go about accessing the services and programs of other government agencies,” she said. “We will release information on the mechanics of the SLP and KalahiCIDSS and the plans for both programs in the coming weeks. We want these programs to become better and more meaningful use to the Filipino people by ensuring that they are also

venues of education and genuine empowerment,” Sec. Taguiwalo said. Finally, Sec. Taguiwalo announced that immediately after the first 100 days, the DSWD leadership will go about putting together the department’s strategic plan for the years 2017 to 2022. In essence, this strategic plan will mirror what was begun in the first 100 days which are encapsulated in six calls: swift and compassionate service to the people; service that gives no room for corruption; equal treatment of communities; ethical government service; assistance to those affected by armed conflict; and genuine empowerment of communities. “The DSWD also aims to contribute to the national government’s efforts to improve economic status and standing of the poor, as well as support the ongoing efforts to bring about a just and lasting peace in the Philippines through reforms,” she concluded.