MSSD Maguindanao Del Sur

16/09/2025

4𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐃 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫.

September 16, 2025 — The 4th Provincial Meeting of the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) was successfully held today at SB Convention Hall, Cotabato City bringing together field implementers and key personnel to strengthen coordination, ensure transparency, and uphold moral accountability in the implementation of social welfare programs in the Bangsamoro region.

A key highlight of the gathering was the discussion on Moral Governance, delivered by Mr. Gebracel N. Makaton, Senior Education Program Specialist from the Development Academy of the Bangsamoro. In his presentation, Mr. Makaton emphasized the importance of Islamic principles in governance, rooted in justice, transparency, accountability, and above all — serving the people with sincerity and fear of Allah (SWT).

He further stressed that true moral governance is not only about legal compliance, but also about spiritual and ethical responsibility. Under an Islamic framework, any form of oppression, such as corruption, negligence, or unjust treatment of the poor, is strictly prohibited. He described corruption as a grave form of injustice, particularly because it robs the poor of the services and support they rightfully deserve.

Following this, updates were presented on the implementation of various programs and services of the MSSD, including accomplishments, current challenges, and strategies to improve service delivery and impact in the grassroots communities.

The meeting was attended by representatives from MSSD MDS Field Offices, Nationally Funded Programs, MSWO, SWO I, and SWA, who actively participated in the discussions and shared their insights and recommendations for improving field operations.

In closing, MSSD reaffirmed its commitment to Islamic moral governance — a system that demands integrity, transparency, accountability, and justice — with zero tolerance for corruption and any form of abuse of power. The Ministry underscored that true public service must always prioritize the welfare of the poor and marginalized, in line with the core values of Islam and the vision of the Bangsamoro government.

28/08/2025

433 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫.

Maguindanao del Sur – August 25, 2025 — A total of 433 women from four municipalities in Maguindanao del Sur participated in a simultaneous one-day self-care and psychosocial support activity, aimed at promoting mental well-being and resilience among vulnerable women. These municipalities are one of the most affected places in times of disaster and mental health concern.

Held in South Upi, Mamasapano, Sultan sa Barongis, and Datu Piang, the initiative targeted distressed OFWs, disaster-affected women, Ummahat, and gender-based violence survivors.

The sessions provided a safe space for emotional expression, healing, and peer support, while equipping participants with practical strategies for stress management, self-care, and mental wellness.

This initiative marks a significant step in mainstreaming mental health and psychosocial support services across Maguindanao del Sur, placing women’s well-being at the heart of community recovery and empowerment.

26/08/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐃 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

Cotabato City, BARMM – In a significant move to enhance Early Childhood Care and Developmet Program in the Bangsamoro region, 30 CDWs and SNP Workers from Maguindanao del Sur participated in a four-day capacity development training held from August 22 to 25 at Pagana Kutawato Restaurant in Cotabato City.

The training aimed to empower early childhood service providers with essential skills and knowledge to deliver inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and child-centered learning experiences. It also served as a platform to deepen their understanding of the National Early Learning Curriculum (NELC) and how to effectively utilize Learning Resource Packages (LRPs) in their day-to-day teaching practices.Also,proper administering of ECCD Checklist as a process of monitoring children's learning and development in order to provide appropriate supports needed.

With early education increasingly recognized as a critical foundation for lifelong learning and social development, the activity focused on strengthening the participants’ ability to implement high-quality programs that cater to the diverse needs of children in their care. Another key component of the training was to build the capacity of the CDWs and SNP workers in facilitating the recognition and eventual conversion of existing Day Care Centers into fully recognize Child Development Centers, aligned with national standards.

In addition, the training supported the personal and professional growth of the participants by guiding them in creating their own professional development plans, aimed at continuous improvement in their work as educators.

Throughout the training, participants engaged in interactive sessions, group workshops, and practical exercises led by dedicated resource persons. Arbaine Guiabar, Project Development Officer II of the Child and Youth Welfare Program, shared technical insights on program implementation and monitoring. She was joined by fellow resource persons,Shahani T. Mohamad, Zahara I. Blo, and Miasarah V. Asi, Saddam G. Malang who facilitated sessions on inclusive early learning strategies, developmental assessments using the ECCD checklist, and creating stimulating learning environments that promote holistic child development.

The training concluded on August 25 with a closing program graced by Director Hasim G. Guiamil, who commended the dedication of the educators and emphasized the importance of their roles in building a better future for Bangsamoro children. His presence highlighted the strong institutional support for initiatives that aim to uplift early childhood education in the region.

As the participants return to their communities, they bring with them not only improved technical competencies but also renewed confidence and purpose. With their enhanced skills, they are now better equipped to implement developmentally appropriate practices, support the recognition of their learning centers, and provide inclusive, high-quality early education services to the children of Maguindanao del Sur.

The activity stands as a testament to the region’s commitment to nurturing the potential of every child and investing in the professional growth of the educators who serve them.

15/08/2025

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐆𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐃

Maguindanao del Sur – August 14, 2025
A total of 1,473 emergency go bags in total were distributed to disaster responders across 11 municipalities and vulnerable families in Maguindanao del Sur during an activity jointly conducted by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) and the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) starting July 31 and onwards in 11 municipalities and August 14, 2025 at the Provincial Capitol.

The distribution included 1,313 duffle bags and 160 backpacks, intended to strengthen the readiness and response capabilities of both municipal and community-based responders and family heads in times of disasters and emergencies.

The participants undergone the “Orientation on Listong Pamilya, Understanding Disaster, Hazards, Vulnerabilities, and Training on Basic Life Support.” The event was attended by disaster responders, local officials, and representatives from the 11 municipalities of the province and a simultaneous activities in 11 municipalities of Maguindanao Del Sur that are affected of natural and human-induced disaster.

Participants were oriented on key topics such as:
• Household preparedness through the Listong Pamilya framework
• Identifying and understanding local hazards and vulnerabilities
• Basic Life Support (BLS) skills for emergency response

The activity aims to improve disaster preparedness at all levels—from families to frontline responders—by combining practical training with necessary equipment.

The activity reflects the joint commitment of PDRRMO and MSSD to enhance local disaster resilience and ensure that responders are both trained and equipped to act swiftly in times of crisis.

24/07/2025

𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 47𝒕𝒉 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝑾𝑫𝒔

MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – July 23, 2025 — The Provincial Government of Maguindanao del Sur, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) – Maguindanao del Sur Field Office, jointly marked the 47th National Disability Rights Week yesterday with a program held at Agila Hall, Provincial Capitol in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur. The activity brought together 138 participants, including 100 persons with disabilities (PWDs), 24 representatives from various Persons with Disability Affairs Offices (PDAOs), and 14 officers of the Provincial PWD Federation.

The program featured advocacy talks aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of PWD rights and services. Mr. Nestor Cabigas Jr. discussed Person with Disability Rights and Privileges, underscoring the need for inclusion, accessibility, and protection of PWDs in society. Mr. Ramil S. Mama followed with a presentation on the Unified PWD ID System, explaining its benefits and role in streamlining access to government support.

As part of the day’s activities, the newly elected officers of the Provincial PWD Federation also took their oath of office, formalizing their roles in representing and advocating for the sector at the provincial level.

Provincial Administrator Datu Nur Ali Midtimbang, who represented the Provincial Government, reaffirmed the local government’s ongoing support for the PWD community. During the program, the provincial government provided ₱10,000 in livelihood assistance to ten indigent PWDs and distributed five wheelchairs to qualified beneficiaries.

The MSSD field office likewise contributed essential support services, distributing assistive devices such as crutches, walkers, folding canes, and quad canes. Participants also received essential kits and five kilos of rice along with grocery items, which were given out as prizes during the event’s interactive segments.

The celebration ended with a shared expression of commitment among agencies, organizations, and participants to continue advancing the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities across Maguindanao del Sur.

22/07/2025

𝑴𝑺𝑺𝑫 𝑴𝑫𝑺 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒚 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒓

Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur — On July 21, 2025, the Ministry of Social Services and Development – Maguindanao del Sur (MSSD-MDS) paid a courtesy visit to the Provincial Government of Maguindanao del Sur at the Maguindanao Provincial Capitol in Buluan, marking a significant step toward strengthening collaboration on social development initiatives in the province.

The visiting delegation, led by Provincial Social Welfare Officer Eman L. Panondi, presented the ministry’s mandate, core objectives, key programs, and ongoing services to the provincial leadership. Among the highlights of the discussion was the IDP Profiling and Response Tracking (IPART) with the purpose of improving the efficiency of profiling and assessing internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other vulnerable populations during emergencies.

PSWO Panondi emphasized the MSSD’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the welfare of vulnerable groups such as the elderly, persons with disabilities, orphans, and indigent families. She also underscored the importance of building strong partnerships with local government units to ensure more effective and inclusive service delivery.

The MSSD-MDS team was warmly welcomed by Provincial Administrator Datu Nur-Ali U. Midtimbang, who conveyed the provincial government’s full support for the ministry’s initiatives. He highlighted the administration’s openness to collaboration, stating that the leadership of Governor Datu Ali Midtimbang is grounded in partnership, cooperation, and coordination.

“This leadership is one of shared vision and unified action,” said Datu Nur-Ali Midtimbang. “Together, we can ensure that no one is left behind in the pursuit of peace, development, and social justice.”

The courtesy meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to deepen coordination between MSSD and the provincial government in addressing the social needs of the people of Maguindanao del Sur.

19/07/2025

𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑴𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒓.

From July 14 to 18, 2025, massive social pension payouts were simultaneously conducted in eight (8) municipalities of Maguindanao del Sur, benefiting a total of 8,122 senior citizens. Each qualified beneficiary received Php 6,000 as social pension for the first semester of 2025.

The municipalities covered in the simultaneous payout were Shariff Aguak, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Mamasapano, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Guindulungan, Rajah Buayan, Datu Montawal, and Pagalungan.

The activity was spearheaded by the Municipal Social Welfare Officers (MSWOs), in coordination with Project Development Officers, Social Welfare Officer I, Social Welfare Assistants, Para Social Workers, and OSCA (Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs) Heads, with strong support from the respective Municipal and Local Government Units.

Each senior citizen received Php 6,000, equivalent to Php 1,000 per month from January to June 2025, under the Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens—an initiative aimed at supporting the daily subsistence and medical needs of poor and frail older persons.

The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) continues its commitment to deliver inclusive and accessible social protection programs across the Bangsamoro region, ensuring that the elderly sector receives the care and support they deserve.

18/07/2025

📢 𝐏𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠: 𝐀𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐃?

(Bilang sagot sa sunod-sunod na mensahe sa aming page)

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❓Tanong:
“𝐀𝐧𝐨 𝐩𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓?”

✅ Sagot:
Ang iPART ay isang bagong sistema na ginawa ng Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) para mas mapadali at mas maging maayos ang profiling at validation lalo na kapag may mga emergency o humanitarian crisis tulad ng sakuna at conflict.

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❓Tanong:
“𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐩𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲?”

✅ Sagot:
Ginagawa po namin ang Family Profiling gamit ang iPART System bilang paghahanda bago pa man dumating ang anumang sakuna.
Ang ginagamit naming app ay ang KoboCollect, kung saan may apat na forms na bahagi ng system:
1. F1 – Family Profiling Form (ito po ang ginagawa ngayon – pre-emptive profiling)
2. F2 – Displacement Incident Tracking
3. F3 – Actual Displacement Family Assessment
4. F4 – Assistance Distribution Tracking

📍Sa ngayon, nakatuon pa lang kami sa Form 1 o ang profiling ng bawat pamilya sa komunidad.
Layunin nito ay makuha ang basic information ng mga pamilya para kung sakaling may dumating na disaster, mabilis po kayong ma-assess at matulungan.

❓Tanong:
“𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐨 𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓?”

✅ Sagot:
Wala pong bayad ang pagpa-profile sa iPART. Libre po ito. Ang kailangan lamang ay ihanda ang mga kailangang requirements na sasabihin sa inyo ng aming team.

💡 Mahahalagang Paalala:
• ✅ Bukas po ito sa lahat.
Kahit kasali na kayo sa ibang programa ng MSSD tulad ng 4Ps, Senior Citizen Program, Unlad at iba pa, pwede pa rin kayong magpa-profile.
• ✅ Walang pinipiling estado sa buhay.
Mayaman o mahirap, may trabaho man o wala — lahat po ay pwedeng ma-profile basta taga-komunidad.
• ❗Ang iPART Family Card ay hindi nangangahulugang may buwan-buwan kang matatanggap na tulong.
Ang card po ay para sa mga IDPs o Internally Displaced Persons – mga naapektuhan ng natural o man-made disaster.
• ❗Kung may card ka pero hindi ka naman naapektuhan ng sakuna, hindi ka agad makakatanggap ng relief.

Ang pagbibigay ng tulong ay base pa rin sa Needs Assessment ng social worker.

📌 Sa madaling sabi:

Ang iPART profiling ay isang paghahanda.
Hindi po ito awtomatikong ayuda, pero makakatulong ito na mas mapabilis ang tulong sa oras ng pangangailangan.

10/07/2025

𝑴𝑺𝑺𝑫-𝑴𝑫𝑺 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒐 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑭𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑴𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒓

July 9, 2025 — In a significant move toward promoting the welfare and empowerment of solo parents, the Ministry of Social Services and Development – Maguindanao del Sur (MSSD-MDS), successfully organized the Solo Parent Federation in five municipalities from July 7 to 9, 2025.

The federation was formally established in the municipalities of Datu Piang, Guindulungan, General Salipada K. Pendatun, Datu Paglas, and Sultan sa Barongis, with activities held at the respective municipal training centers. The initiative was implemented in collaboration with the Municipal Social Welfare Officers (MSWOs) and key LGU staff, ensuring a strong foundation of local support.

The activity aimed to empower solo parents by equipping them with essential knowledge of their rights and leadership skills to enable them to become proactive members and leaders within their communities. A key highlight of the sessions was the orientation on Republic Act 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parent Act, which covered the updated provisions of the law, including the rights, entitlements, and government programs available for solo parents.

To complement the legal orientation, participants were also engaged in a session on leadership styles and strategies, giving them tools and confidence to organize, lead, and represent fellow solo parents in their respective municipalities.

The three-day program culminated in the election of officers for each newly formed Solo Parent Federation. This marks a critical step toward formalizing the organization of solo parents in these areas, creating an avenue for continued advocacy, representation, and access to government services.

“This is more than just forming an organization. It is about giving solo parents a voice, a platform, and a stronger presence in local development planning,” shared by Mr. Taharodin Alamada, the FCWP focal of MSSD-MDS. “Through this initiative, we aim to ensure that no solo parent is left behind.”

This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of MSSD-MDS and its partner LGUs to advancing inclusive social protection. By fostering awareness, leadership, and unity, the formation of these federations empowers solo parents to be agents of change and active participants in the development of their communities.

06/07/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐃–𝐌𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟏𝟒 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐏𝐁𝐏 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲

July 5, 2025 — The Ministry of Social Services and Development – Maguindanao del Sur (MSSD–MDS) successfully conducted another Livelihood Training Workshop under the Unlad Pamilyang Bangsamoro Program (UPBP), gathering 214 beneficiaries from different municipalities of Maguindanao del Sur. The activity was held at the Mall of Alnor Old Convention Hall in Cotabato City.

The workshop aimed to reinforce the participants’ understanding of essential business and financial concepts as they begin to implement their proposed livelihood projects.

Inputs on Entrepreneurial Mind Setting and Product Pricing and Costing were shared by Mr. Karl Gibran Ulangkaya, who underscored the importance of market-driven thinking, product value analysis, and cost-efficient production. His discussion encouraged the participants to view their small enterprises not just as income sources, but as scalable and sustainable ventures.

Meanwhile, Mr. Johan Fariz O. Sapalon led the session on Basic Financial Literacy, guiding beneficiaries through the principles of budgeting, saving, record-keeping, and responsible spending—tools necessary for effective livelihood management.

This round of training focused solely on entrepreneurial capacity-building, with no technical sessions from agricultural partners. The emphasis was placed on preparing participants for the financial and strategic realities of managing their own livelihood activities.

The event was graced by Ms. Sandra B. Macacua, RSW, MSSW, Chief of the Protective Social Welfare Division (PSWD) from the MSSD Regional Office, who delivered a message of inspiration and support. She emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to equipping Bangsamoro families not only with financial assistance, but also with the knowledge and skills to sustain their progress.

As with previous batches, the beneficiaries of this training were also recipients of seed capital assistance and rice subsidy earlier under the program, and had proposed individual livelihood projects such as small-scale trading and other microenterprise ventures.

MSSD–MDS continues to strengthen its implementation of the Unlad Pamilyang Bangsamoro Program as part of its broader mission to empower vulnerable families and promote inclusive socio-economic development across the province.

03/07/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐒𝐃–𝐌𝐃𝐒 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝟖𝟑 𝐔𝐏𝐁𝐏 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫⁣⁣⁣
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𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 — A total of 83 beneficiaries from various municipalities of Maguindanao del Sur participated in a Livelihood Training Workshop under the Unlad Pamilyang Bangsamoro Program (UPBP), held today at the Mall of Alnor Old Convention, Cotabato City.⁣⁣
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The activity was spearheaded by the Ministry of Social Services and Development – Maguindanao del Sur (MSSD–MDS) as part of its continuing effort to capacitate Bangsamoro families with essential livelihood knowledge and tools to help them build sustainable sources of income.⁣⁣
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Key sessions included 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 delivered by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳 𝐎. 𝐒𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧, who emphasized financial discipline, effective budgeting, and nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset essential for long-term success.⁣⁣
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The training also featured technical insights from resource persons from the 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 (𝐌𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐑). Among the speakers were 𝐌𝐫. 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐛, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 from the Halal Program and Development Section; 𝐌𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 for the Livestock Section; and 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐩, 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐈 from the Fisheries Division. They introduced various 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬.⁣⁣
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A key highlight of the event was the releasing of 𝐔𝐏𝐁𝐏 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟖𝟑 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬—𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠. This support aims to help them kickstart their income-generating activities and put into practice the knowledge gained from the training.⁣⁣
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The event was also attended by Municipal Social Welfare Officers (MSWOs) and Program Operations Office (POO) staff who continue to play a vital role in the localized implementation of UPBP.⁣⁣
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Also gracing the activity was 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐟𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐅𝐂𝐖𝐏) from the MSSD Regional Office, who delivered a message of encouragement and reinforced the Ministry’s full support for every beneficiary’s success.⁣⁣
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Through this initiative, MSSD–MDS continues to affirm its commitment to uplifting the lives of vulnerable Bangsamoro families by promoting inclusive development and economic empowerment across the province.

02/07/2025