From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 15): KALAHI-CIDSS implement identified
projects in Guimaras, Antique
Construction of projects in Aklan and Antique for the KALAHI-CIDSS is ongoing
and hopefully, will be completed before its first cycle ends in May this year.
Kapit Bisig laban sa Kahirapan-through Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of
Social Services(KALAHI-CIDSS) 6 has already identified Sibunag, Guimaras and
Bugasong, Antique among other beneficiaries as part of its first cycle of
helping communities in the region.
The Identified Project Implementation Program of KALAHI-CIDSS 6 aims to
construct school buildings, energize various localities, and finish other
necessary projects identified by the communities.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has identified seven
projects in Antique, six in Aklan and four in Guimaras for the program,
officials said.
Ms. Elizabeth D. Ferraris, DSWD 6 CDD Project Specialist, said that the
program of DSWD does not only aim to identify and provide necessary projects for
the community but also to equip and enhance the beneficiaries’ participation in
the undertaking, their relationship among other beneficiaries and even
organizing trainings and seminars in promoting good governance and transparency
to the v arfious communities.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=497749
KALAHI-CIDSS is part of the government's economic development efforts targeting insurgency at-risk or conflict-affected communities.
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