The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7-Central Visayas continues to strengthen its fight against hunger through the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program, as it successfully engages 102 accredited partner retailers across Cebu and Negros Oriental. Of this number, 40 are located in Cebu, while the remaining 62 are in Negros continue reading : DSWD 7 Expands Walang Gutom Program, accredits more partner retailers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office 7, spearheaded the regional observance of the World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, 2025, at SM Seaside City Cebu. Anchored on the theme “Sa Bagong Pilipinas: Mag-aaral ang Bata, Hindi continue reading : DSWD, DOLE join forces to strengthen fight against child labor
The Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) in Argao, Cebu, celebrated its 45th founding anniversary on May 29, 2025, marking more than four decades of dedicated service in rehabilitating children in conflict with the law (CICLs). With the theme, “Change Begins Here: Empowering Youth to Develop and Achieve their Fullest Potential Towards Nation-Building,” the celebration continue reading : RRCY celebrates 45 years of transforming CICL lives
To raise awareness and promote the various programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Social Marketing Unit conducted a series of Information Caravans under the “Tamang Tulong sa Tamang Impormasyon” campaign in Bohol province—held in Ubay on June 4 and Talibon on June 5, 2025. The events brought together beneficiaries of continue reading : DSWD 7 holds first 3TI information caravan in Central Visayas
“Ang akong tanang sakripisyo nga gibuhat kay alang sa akong mga anak. Sila ang bahandi sa akong kinabuhi (All of the sacrifices that I made are for all my children. They are my treasures in my life),” said Roselyn M. Cabido, a 47 years old and a 4Ps beneficiary from Brgy. Obong, Dalaguete, Cebu, as continue reading : Beyond the Struggles: A Mother’s Dream to Pursue a Better Life