The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII has conducted a reassessment of the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), who were identified as “non-poor” in the Listahanan 3 database. As of August 30, 2023, a total of 69,561 4Ps households had already been administered using the Social Welfare and continue reading : DSWD-7 reassesses 4Ps beneficiaries identified as non-poor in Listahanan 3
A community-oriented family from Basay, Negros Oriental bags 2023 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
A community-oriented family in the westernmost part of Negros Oriental province emerged as this year’s regional Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII announced the family of Rustico and Helen Dela Peña from Barangay Nagboalao, Basay, Negros Oriental as the winner in the 2023 regional tilt. Over the continue reading : A community-oriented family from Basay, Negros Oriental bags 2023 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
DSWD-7, LGU Cebu City orients 376 more RRP Beneficiaries for river restoration project
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Cebu City held an orientation workshop for 376 Risk Resiliency Program beneficiaries (RRP) on August 24-25, 2023. These beneficiaries will work on the “Gubat sa Baha: Limpyo ug Bantay sa Sapa” project wherein they are expected to continue reading : DSWD-7, LGU Cebu City orients 376 more RRP Beneficiaries for river restoration project
DSWD-7 implements Food-for-Work Program with 10,668 Beneficiaries
In order to provide a holistic approach to providing assistance to poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII implemented a Food-for-Work Program for Disaster Mitigation, benefiting the families of 10,668 individuals from Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor from July 18 to August 2, 2023. Of the total continue reading : DSWD-7 implements Food-for-Work Program with 10,668 Beneficiaries
DSWD Haven celebrating 30 years of excellent service
The Regional Haven for Women (RHW), one of the centers of DSWD Field Office VII, celebrated its 30th anniversary with the theme “30 years of Upholding Excellence, 30 years of Illuminating Women’s Lives” in Cebu City. Dressed in green to depict the 30-year celebration, the staff showed their singing and dancing talents during the event. continue reading : DSWD Haven celebrating 30 years of excellent service
DSWD-7 joins 45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII, through the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II, actively took part in the 45th National Disability Prevention Rehabilitation Week, centered around the theme “Persons with Disabilities Accountability and Rights towards a Sustainable Future where No One is Left Behind.” The event commenced with a continue reading : DSWD-7 joins 45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week
DSWD turns over two subprojects of the KALAHI-CIDSS program in Pilar, Bohol
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII turned over two subprojects funded by the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) in Pilar, Bohol, on July 30, 2023. The subprojects consisted of concreting the barangay road and access road, worth Php 460,600 in Brgy. Bagacay and continue reading : DSWD turns over two subprojects of the KALAHI-CIDSS program in Pilar, Bohol
Lifeline Rate Subsidy Program benefits 4Ps and Listahanan-identified poor
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Listahanan-identified poor will benefit from the Lifeline Rate Subsidy Program. Depending on their electricity or power consumption, eligible consumers may enjoy a 20 to 100 percent discount on their electric bills. Discounts may also vary at Distribution Utilities (DU). Households that have a consumption of 0–20 kWh are entitled continue reading : Lifeline Rate Subsidy Program benefits 4Ps and Listahanan-identified poor
Success beyond the hurdles of trials and doubt
“Dili na sya dapat masecond kay sa public raman na sya nagkinder (She should not be the second honor because she only had her kindergarten at a public school.)” At a young age, Gemma Tac-an already knows what discrimination is. Although she did not harbor any ill feelings or grudges, that particular line reminds her continue reading : Success beyond the hurdles of trials and doubt
ECT extends PHP 2.1 million in aid to fire-affected households in Cebu City
The Disaster Response Management Division of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 facilitated the distribution of Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) to 113 fire-affected households from three (3) barangays of Cebu City on July 13, 2023. Of the total households, 55 are from Brgy. Mambaling, 48, from Brgy. Sapangdaku, and 10 from continue reading : ECT extends PHP 2.1 million in aid to fire-affected households in Cebu City