For most people, retirement marks the end of a career. For Jesus Salarda, it became the beginning of another chapter of public service. Now 81, Salarda has spent decades serving his community in Sierra Bullones, Bohol, long after retiring from teaching in 2003. His commitment recently earned him the Bayani Ka! Award as the Regional continue reading : At 81, retired Bohol teacher continues a lifetime of service through volunteer leadership in KALAHI-CIDSS
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7—Central Visayas, through Project SAFE, or Keeping a Sexually Abuse Free Environment, in partnership with the International Justice Mission (IJM), convened the first-ever Strong Network of Care (SNOC) Assembly on July 23, 2026, in Cebu City. Bringing together representatives from government agencies, local governments, healthcare, continue reading : Strong Network of Care elects pioneering officers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 continues to promote responsible parenting and family values among Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) partner-beneficiaries through its Family Development Sessions (FDS), recognizing parents as the primary nurturers in raising children who are responsible, productive, and active members of society. As part of the monthly continue reading : DSWD-7 strengthens responsible parenting among 4Ps families through Family Development Sessions
The aroma of freshly made dinumugan and traditional Filipino delicacies has become more than just the scent of livelihood for Maricel L. Macana of Barangay Taug, Lila, Bohol. It carries the story of a mother who refused to surrender to poverty, a community leader who never stopped serving others, and a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program continue reading : From life’s challenges to sweet success: The inspiring journey of Maricel L. Macana
The Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) of DSWD Field Office 7 – Central Visayas received several awards at the National Program Management Office’s second quarter meeting held on July 21, 2026. The office was recognized for its exceptional performance in Operations Form 2 and Operations Form 3, and continue reading : EPAHP 7 bags recognition during 2026 second quarter meeting