Devolution of DSWD Services to LGUs: impacts and CSOs’ role

Devolution of DSWD Services to LGUs: impacts and CSOs’ role

Large functions of the programs of the Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD) will be devolved to Local Government Units (LGU) by year 2022, among which are the sustainable livelihood program and feeding program.  This was announced by OIC Regional Director...
Cuba’s Covid-19 Response Amidst US Blockade

Cuba’s Covid-19 Response Amidst US Blockade

Being one of the countries that took immediate action and being better positioned than most with a strong healthcare system, Cuba’s response in dealing with the covid-19 threat has been impressive despite the over 60-year US economic blockade that has restricted entry...

Debate on the Future of Development Cooperation

The Center for Development Programs in the Cordillera (CDPC) participated in the debate organized by organizations in the province of East Flanders, Belgium  on the future of development cooperation.  It was a well-timed debate in this period of Covid-19 pandemic...

Education in the New Normal: Modular Learning in Sagada

One of the sectors most shaken by the Covid-19 pandemic is education, affecting the lives of students in the country since March. Schools have closed and face-to-face classes have been suspended in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The initial...

Forced off the road: Drivers and traditional jeepneys

by Organisasyon dagiti Nakurapay nga Umili iti Siyudad   The public transportation sector is one of the hardest hit sectors by the Covid-19 outbreak. The Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) implemented during the lockdown’s early phase limited the operation of...

Lost livelihoods: ambulant vending banned

“Ti epekto na daytoy pandemya ket krisis. Haan kami nga makalako, awan panggatang mi ti kanen mi. Adda man inted ti gobyerno ket kurang. (The effect of this pandemic is crisis. We cannot sell, we have no source of income to buy food. The government gave assistance but...