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ADVOCACY--- Maguindanao Governor Esmael
"Toto" Mangudadatu lauds the efforts of DSWD-Maguindanao under the
stewardship of PSWDO Hadja Emma Ali on its initiative program "Lakbay
Munisipyo." (GILMHAR A. LAO –
MINDANAO EXPOSE’)
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COTABATO CITY --- In keeping with President
Rodrigo Duterte's promise of bringing government services directly to the
grassroots and make information accessible to the people, the Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Maguindanao has started initiating its
localized program called “Lakbay Munisipyo.”
Hadja Emma Ali, Provincial Social Welfare and
Development officer of Maguindanao, said the “Lakbay Munisipyo” intends to
bring the government closer to the people through the local government units
for them to know and understand the various programs and projects implemented
by the DSWD.
“We see this as a good approach because as we
deliver to them our services, at the same time, they will understand the
guidelines and processes set by our office,” said Ali.
The social welfare department’s regular
services include programs related to family and community welfare, child and youth
welfare, women welfare, disabled persons welfare, and emergency assistance.
“Aside from that, we also have special
programs like the social pension, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps),
Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), Humanitarian Development Action Plan
(HDAP), and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao BRIDGE,” Ali added.
Further, another objective of the “Lakbay Munisiypo”
is to address the issues, concerns, and gaps on the ground.
“Together with the local government units and
communities, we will give solutions to problems arising from the ground so it
won’t anymore reach the social media that only adds up to the problem. Like for
instance, should there be negative reports, the listening public of radio
programs would have different perceptions and speculations without knowing the
truth. This is also a good avenue to check and balance the implementation of
our programs and delivery of services,” Ali said.
Ali stressed that “if only the local
government units and the communities” would truly understand about their programs,
they will get their full cooperation.
“Lakbay Munisipyo started in Datu Hoffer and then
at General Salipada K. Pendatun. We are going to saturate the whole of
Maguindanao,” said Ali. (GILMHAR A. LAO – MINDANAO EXPOSE’)
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