BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 28 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga Region (DSWD-13) announced the release of PHP1.45 million worth of a public address system to Barangay San Pedro, Alegria, Surigao del Norte on Thursday.

In a statement on Friday, the DSWD-13 said that the project is part of its community-driven development efforts under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan - Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program.

"The project was identified and prioritized by residents through participatory planning facilitated by KALAHI-CIDSS," the DSWD-13 said.

The project will directly benefit 578 households, including the 120 families enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) o...