Following the successful celebration of Anti-Trafficking in Persons Month in July, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas reaffirms its commitment to fight against trafficking by advocating for responsible internet use. Safer Internet Day (SID) is celebrated globally in February every year to promote the safe and positive use of digital continue reading : DSWD 7 reaffirms commitment against OSAEC, campaigns for safer internet
DSWD 7 underscores advocacy for families amid present-day challenges
The 32nd National Filipino Family Week celebration concluded with a gathering of paternal leaders and partner stakeholders on September 30, 2024, in Central Visayas. It aims to promote advocacy that will help respond to the social, economic, and present-day challenges faced by Filipino families. The celebration is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 60, declaring the continue reading : DSWD 7 underscores advocacy for families amid present-day challenges
From food server to meat provider
“Life is like a wheel. Sometimes you are on top, sometimes you are at the bottom.” A mother from Siquijor could relate to this reality. “We need to work hard to succeed; we cannot be picky about jobs,” said Florma Isic, a mother of four from Barangay Simacolong, Lazi, Siquijor. This powerful statement reflects the continue reading : From food server to meat provider
DSWD-7 awards Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2024 winners
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 – Central Visayas has recently awarded the regional winners of the 2024 Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya. The family of Porferio and Porferia Fortuito from Barangay Maningcao, Sibulan, Negros Oriental is the regional winner in the year’s tilt. DSWD-7 Regional Director Shalaine Marie Lucero, together continue reading : DSWD-7 awards Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2024 winners
Cebu province starts distribution of DSWD AICS to PWDs
The Cebu provincial government started the QR-coded card distribution for releasing DSWD Central Visayas subsidies for poor persons with disabilities. Regional Director Shalaine Marie S. Lucero and Cebu Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia handed out the QR-coded cards to the local chief executives at the Social Hall of the Cebu Provincial Capitol on September 2, 2024. continue reading : Cebu province starts distribution of DSWD AICS to PWDs