The new head of Central Visayas social welfare office, OIC-Regional Director Rebecca P. Geamala has assumed her post replacing Director Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre, who is now reassigned in Iloilo City as DSWD Field Office VI regional director. Dir. Geamala was installed by Assistant Secretary Glenda D. Relova during the turnover ceremony held at the DSWD Field Office VII office on January 10, 2019.

A native of Iloilo City, Dir. Geamala finished her Bachelor of Science in Social Work at the University of Iloilo in 1983 and her Master in Public Administration at Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology in 2014. Currently, she is finishing her Doctor in Management at the Negros Oriental State University.

Dir. Geamala started working for the social welfare department as a Vocational Rehabilitation Worker I. Her life as a public servant started from small beginnings. Her dedication and commitment to work brought her to current position. She has served as OIC-Director of the Field Office VI for three years before her transfer to DSWD Field Office VII.

Director Geamala, who first met with the DSWD-7 employees during the official turn-over and installation ceremony emphasized good work ethics in order to yield positive result in the delivery of the Department’s programs and services.

“I share three things to all of you, first; Act justly, second; Love mercy and third; Walk humbly,” said Director Geamala.

Director Geamala plans to visit the various DSWD-7 centers and the Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) offices in the four provinces in the region.

The regular reshuffle among regional directors every three years is part of the policy of the Department. ###

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