DSWD strengthens peace-building efforts in Davao conflict-affected communities through PAMANA program The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to strengthen its peace-building and community development efforts in conflict-affected areas in Mindanao by providing livelihood assistance under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) program. Nine PAMANA Livelihood Associations (PLPAs) from Davao City and Boston, Davao Oriental, received a total of Php2.7 million in seed capital grants last June 4, with each association getting Php300,000 to support their community-based livelihood initiatives. The beneficiary associations include the Kauban sa Kalinaw ug Kalambuan from Boston, Davao Oriental; and Muslim Community Development, Davao United Bangsamoro, Davao City Bangsamoro, Sirawan Kagan, Bangsamoro Community Development, Davao Muslim Kagan, Sirawan Bangsamoro Women’s, and Sirawan Women’s Boracay Fisherfolk PLPA from Davao City. Hayria Obid, President of the Sirawan Women’s Boracay Fisherfolk PLPA, expressed gratitude to the Marcos government for the assistance provided to their association. “On behalf