Breaking the cycle of poverty: An inspirational journey of a 4Ps family

“Ang 4Ps nakahatag og dakong kaayohan sa pagdumala sa pamilya ug pag-edukar sa mga ginikanan sa mga katungod sa mga kabataan pinaagi sa binuwan nga Family Development Session (FDS) (The 4Ps provided a positive impact on how to handle families and on how to educate parents on the rights of the children through the conduct continue reading : Breaking the cycle of poverty: An inspirational journey of a 4Ps family

DSWD 7 supports Autism-OK advocacy, more ‘Angels’ for people in spectrum

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 continues to support the advocacy of the Autism Society Philippines called Autism-OK, where acceptance, appreciation, and accommodation of people on the autism spectrum is strengthened. DSWD 7 showed its support by participating in the Angels Walk for Autism on April 21, 2024, at the continue reading : DSWD 7 supports Autism-OK advocacy, more ‘Angels’ for people in spectrum

DSWD 7, Negros Oriental P/LGU prepare for implementation of Project LAWA at BINHI

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 implementers of Project LAWA at BINHI went around the Province of Negros Oriental on April 11–12, 2024, to meet with provincial and local technical working groups. The group discussed preparations for the upcoming implementation of Project LAWA at BINHI in select local government units in continue reading : DSWD 7, Negros Oriental P/LGU prepare for implementation of Project LAWA at BINHI

SLP forges new partnerships with various agencies to help beneficiaries improve their socio-economic status

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), recently signed a memorandum of agreement with its partners at the Robinson’s Galleria Cebu Atrium. DSWD 7 Regional Director Shalaine Marie S. Lucero led the MOA signing and expressed her gratitude to the partners who responded and pledged their commitment to continue reading : SLP forges new partnerships with various agencies to help beneficiaries improve their socio-economic status

130 centenarians in Central Visayas to receive cash gift in 2024

Some 130 centenarians in the Central Visayas region will receive a cash gift of Php 100,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development. As stipulated in Republic Act 10868, or the Centenarian Act of 2016, individuals who have reached 100 years of age and above, whether residing in the Philippines or abroad, will continue reading : 130 centenarians in Central Visayas to receive cash gift in 2024

Over 1,300 individuals receive financial aid during the ‘Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair’ in Cebu

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 in Central Visayas joined the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Dalaguete, Cebu, on April 13, 2024. DSWD and the rest of the participating government agencies, joined the caravan organized by the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) at Dalaguete National High continue reading : Over 1,300 individuals receive financial aid during the ‘Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair’ in Cebu

DSWD 7 commemorates Women with Disabilities Day, promotes programs for the sector

The agency celebrates the 20th Women with Disability Day (WDD) with the theme Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayahan ng Kababaihang may Kapansanan, Patutunayan! It aims to feature inspiring women with disabilities for their resilience, achievements, and contributions to their communities. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 744, declaring the last Monday of March of Every Year continue reading : DSWD 7 commemorates Women with Disabilities Day, promotes programs for the sector

DSWD-7 trains tutors and youth development workers for Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-7 recently conducted a capability-building workshop training for the hired tutors and youth development workers in Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program. Some 487 tutors and 97 youth development workers, who are 2nd–4th-year education students from the Cebu Normal University (CNU), participated in the training, which ran from April 1–5, continue reading : DSWD-7 trains tutors and youth development workers for Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

Families affected by fire in two cities receive over PHP 12.4 million worth of assistance

Fire-affected families in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City, and Barangay Cansojong, City of Talisay, received relief from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 – Central Visayas throughout March 2024 following the incidents. This assistance reached Php 12.4 million, consisting of food and non-food items and cash aid, through the Assistance for Individuals continue reading : Families affected by fire in two cities receive over PHP 12.4 million worth of assistance