MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing to implement a 20-day Cash-for-Work program in Valenzuela City to strengthen community resilience against climate change and reduce disaster risks.
The DSWD Field Office–National Capital Region (FO-NCR) conducted an orientation for partner-beneficiaries on October 17, 2026, ahead of the program’s implementation under the Risk Resiliency Program on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (RRP-CCAM).
The activity was organized in coordination with the Valenzuela City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Clean and Green Office, and City Agriculture Office.
During the orientation, participants were briefed on program guidelines, assigned tasks, beneficiary responsibilities, and other social welfare services available through the DSWD.
Under the program, beneficiaries will participate in community-based environmental activities, including canal cleaning, waterway maintenance, and the expansion of Project LAWA at BINHI sites.
These activities aim to improve drainage systems, maintain waterways, and strengthen local efforts to address environmental hazards and climate-related risks.
The initiative also provides temporary employment opportunities to qualified beneficiaries while encouraging their participation in environmental protection and disaster preparedness.
Through the RRP-CCAM, the DSWD seeks to help vulnerable communities become more resilient to the effects of climate change by combining livelihood assistance with environmental conservation activities.
The agency emphasized the importance of coordination with local government offices and community members to ensure the effective implementation of the program and support long-term disaster risk reduction efforts in Valenzuela City.
