Regional Director Gemma B. Gabuya ((5th from left) awards the first Gawad Listahanan to the Provincial Government of Aurora under the Provincial Category during the 64th DSWD Anniversary celebration. Eleanor Olivar (6th from left), Provincial Planning and Development Officer IV receives the award in behalf of Governor Gerardo Noveras.

The province has registered 4,754 beneficiaries of its locally funded Educational Assistance Program in the Listahanan database of poor families. The Listahanan database serves as the province’s directory in targeting and selecting beneficiaries of the programs and services being implemented in the province. Also in photo are ARD Irene Crespo (3rd from left), former Director Adelina S. Apostol (4th from left) and DSWD Field Office staff.