City Social Welfare and Development Office- Escalante City

The Local Government of Escalante, headed by Hon. Melecio "Beboy" Yap Jr., proudly joins the nation in officially launching the celebration of Women’s Month in line with SDG 5: Gender Equality and Women Empowerment. With the theme “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society”.

This meaningful celebration highlights the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of women in building stronger families and communities. Together, let us continue to promote equal rights, opportunities, and empowerment for every woman and girl. 💜

Stay tuned for our upcoming activities and be part of this month-long celebration!

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: ₱𝟭𝟳.𝟬𝟱𝗠 𝗣𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟰 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

ESCALANTE CITY, Negros Occidental — The Department of Social Welfare and Development Negros Island Region (DSWD NIR), through the PAMANA Peace and Development Program (PDP), formally turned over 14 community road improvement subprojects worth ₱17,054,374.80 to the City of Escalante during a ceremonial mass turnover, reinforcing the government’s commitment to peacebuilding and inclusive development in conflict-vulnerable areas.

The subprojects were implemented in 14 barangays identified as conflict-vulnerable areas: Alimango, Binaguiohan, Buenavista, Dian-ay, Japitan, Langub, Libertad, Mabini, Malasibog, Paitan, Pinapugasan, Rizal, Udtongan, and Washington. All subprojects focused on the improvement of community roads to enhance access to basic services, improve mobility, and support local economic activities.

A total of 2,845 households are expected to directly benefit from the completed road projects, which aim to strengthen community resilience, promote social cohesion, and address development gaps in geographically isolated and conflict-affected communities.

The ceremonial turnover was led by DSWD Undersecretary for the PAMANA Peace and Development Group Alan Tanjusay, alongside DSWD NIR Regional Director Arwin O. Razo. Also present were PAMANA PDP PDO III Dan Donald Candare and officials of the Escalante City local government unit headed by Mayor Melecio J. Yap Jr. and Vice Mayor Rogelio A. Prietos.

The activity forms part of DSWD NIR’s continuing implementation of the PAMANA Peace and Development Program, reflecting the agency’s dedication to reaching communities in identified conflict-vulnerable areas and working closely with local government units to respond to their development needs.

DSWD Undersecretary Alan Tanjunsay and DSWD NIR Regional Director Arwin Razo visited Escalante City and graced the Ceremonial Turnover of the 14 completed sub-projects under the DSWD PAMANA Peace and Development Program. The activity marked another milestone in advancing peace-building efforts, sustainable development, and community empowerment in the city.

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. Jonob and Libertad 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬⁣
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Relief assistance has been extended to families affected by the severe flash flood that struck Barangay Jonob-jonob and Brgy. Libertad on February 1, through the generosity of 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚.⁣
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The donated relief goods include 𝟏𝟎 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝟏𝟒𝟒 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐤, which were distributed to help address the immediate needs of the 73 affected households.⁣
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The Local Government Unit of Escalante City, headed by 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐨 “𝐁𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐲” 𝐘𝐚𝐩 𝐉𝐫., expressed its deepest gratitude to Ms. Livingstone for her compassion and support to the flood victims during this time of need.

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🎄✨ Who will shine the brightest this Christmas?
👑 The search for Little Miss Christmas 2025 begins!
Stay tuned and get ready to cheer for your favorites! 💖🎀

Here are the Official Candidates for Little Miss Christmas 2025!
Your SHARED POST will determine the winner of MS. PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD.

To vote:
Just click on the photo of your favorite candidate then Share. SHARED POST WILL BE COUNTED AS VOTES.

1 Shared Post = 1 vote.

Voting will end on December 17, 2025 at 12:00 NN. The winners will be announced during the Coronation Day on December 17, 2025 @ City Public Plaza.

PASKUHAN SA ESCALANTE 2025

🎀✨ Sparkles, smiles, and Christmas charm!
But the big question is…
Who will be the next Little Miss Christmas 2025? 👑🎄

Jay Amasan

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Joint Moving Up Ceremony was celebrated today, March 31,2025. The achievements of daycare students recognized as they take important steps toward their future. With the theme “Munting Hakbang tungo sa maunlad na kinabukasan,” the event gathered participants from Jonob-Jonob Proper, Nabantuan, Central Leonor, Napungalan, and Pag-Asa Habitat. SP Hon. Johnny Gabriel, chairperson committee on social services and Mrs. Glenn Roque, representing the CSWDO, were present to support and honor the children’s progress. This ceremony marks not just a milestone in their education but a hopeful step toward a brighter tomorrow.

Escalante City celebrates the International Women’s Month 2025 with the theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas” honoring the strength, resilience, and contributions of women in all sectors. 💜✨