“Education is everything. When we invest in education, we invest in opportunities,” says Edmund C. Ababa. That is how valuable education is for Edmund, a determined youth from Barili, Cebu, and a proud Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary, who dreamed of giving his family a better life. For years, Edmund clung to his dream continue reading : Edmund C. Ababa: His Journey from humble beginnings to becoming a licensed engineer
The Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II of the DSWD Field Office 7–Central Visayas received two brand new television sets from the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Cebu, Inc. during a turnover ceremony held at the AVRC II Multi-Purpose Building in Brgy. Labangon, Cebu City. The donation comes from the proceeds of the 2nd Jaycees Cup, continue reading : DSWD 7’s training facility for persons with disability receives TV sets from JCI Cebu, Inc.
For Karl Andrey Banzon, a fresh graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Cebu Technological University in Danao City, life after college was not the smooth journey he had hoped for. Despite his academic credentials, job hunting felt like facing a wall—hundreds of applications, stiff competition, and one common hurdle: lack of continue reading : Coding a better future: KALAHI-CIDSS Cash-For-Work helps fresh grad launch career
The DSWD Field Office 7–Central Visayas prepares for Cycle 15 of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) implementation starting July 24, 2025. The program will benefit 150,637 children aged 2 to 5 years old who are enrolled in public child development centers and supervised neighborhood playgroups, commonly referred to as daycare centers, across the region. In continue reading : DSWD 7 gears up for Cycle 15 Supplementary Feeding Program
With a 20-year legacy, the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program is notable for its signature Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach, which empowers communities to drive their own development. In Central Visayas, the Regional Program Management Office, went beyond merely completing subprojects; it ensured that CDD became an integral part continue reading : Going beyond the blueprint: LGUs embrace CDD for good
