Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7—Central Visayas Regional Director Shalaine Marie S. Lucero, together with Disaster Response Management Division Chief Lilibeth A. Cabiara, conducted an on-site visit to the PrimeWaste Landfill in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City, following the landfill landslide incident that occurred on January 8, 2026. Cebu City Mayor Nestor continue reading : DSWD 7 assists on-site response following PrimeWaste landfill collapse incident
As the new year begins, the Innovations Division of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII – Central Visayas convened its first quarter meeting on January 6, 2026, in Cebu City, bringing together all division staff for strategic planning and alignment. The meeting focused on reviewing and reassessing the programs and continue reading : DSWD 7 Innovations Division aligns goals and targets for 2026
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7—Central Visayas resumed issuing Guarantee Letters under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The continued issuance of guarantee letters assists individuals facing crises who need immediate support. DSWD-7 Regional Director Shalaine Marie Lucero said the resumption of issuance continue reading : DSWD-7 resumes AICS Guarantee Letter issuance
The DSWD brings together residents of its facilities nationwide to share a unified Christmas celebration, reaffirming its commitment to bringing warmth and joy to vulnerable groups every holiday season. These nationwide gatherings create a meaningful celebration for residents, spotlighting unity and the holiday spirit at year’s end. Regional Director Shalaine Marie S. Lucero noted that continue reading : “Love one another” message highlights year-end Christmas gathering for DSWD facility residents
Six (6) former children-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from Central Visayas have brought pride to the region after securing top ranks in the September and November 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), affirming the life-changing impact of sustained government support and access to quality education. At the elementary level, Marjoe Mejias from continue reading : Former 4Ps Children from Central Visayas shine in LET 2025, secure top spots nationwide
