The family of Porferio and Porferia Fortuito of Sibulan, Negros Oriental, the Central Visayas Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2024 regional winner, attended the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) National Family Congress (NFC) held at the Swiss-Belhotel Blulane in Santa Cruz, Manila, on October 27 to 30, 2024. The NFC is in line with the 4Ps’ annual continue reading : Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya winner represents Central Visayas at National Family Congress
Members of the Sama Bajau and Ati Indigenous Peoples (IP) community showed their distinct cultural and traditional identity through a dance presentation during the IP month celebration organized by DSWD Field Office 7-Central Visayas at the SM Seaside City, Cebu, on October 25, 2024. Carried out with a theme “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, continue reading : Cebu Bajaus and Atis showcased indigenous identity during IP month celebration
The Sustainable Livelihood Program National Program Management Office (SLP-NPMO) recently conducted a four-day workshop for partnership and special concerns officers from different field offices. This event focused on reviewing and assessing partnership projects and strategic planning. The workshop provided program implementers a valuable opportunity to evaluate the strengths and challenges encountered during the program’s implementation. continue reading : SLP Partnership Officers, Special Concerns Officers attend strategic workshop
In the rugged terrain of a mountain barangay in Danao City, Cebu, Merly and Joverlito Gonzales traveled the road of life amid the challenges of a humble life as farmers. Despite insufficient income and no protective gear, they persevered and worked hard for their children. Wounded hands and feet did not deter them from their continue reading : From limitation to aspirations: The journey of a 4Ps family toward self-sufficiency
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian underscored the role of the local chief executives (LCEs) in the agency’s delivery of quality programs and services in a timely and appropriate manner to the poor, vulnerable, disadvantaged, and marginalized individuals and families across the regions. The DSWD chief made the statement via video continue reading : DSWD conducts Visayas Island Consultation Dialogue of LCEs and LSWDOs in Cebu