Sixty seven (67) persons with disabilities (PWDs) recently graduated from the technical vocational program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office Field Office VII (DSWD-7) through the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center II (AVRC II). Of the 67 graduates, 23 finished massage therapy, 3 on furniture and cabinet making, 11 on commercial cooking, 3 continue reading : 67 PWDs graduate in AVRC II
The Gender Champions
The Kalahi-CIDSS Millennium Challenge Corporation has been active in promoting the equal participation of both men and women in the decision-making in the community, and in the implementation of the sub-projects in every barangays. With the Gender and Development in Kalahi-CIDSS, all municipalities implementing Kalahi-CIDSS sub-projects were mandated to have equal labor to men and continue reading : The Gender Champions
DSWD-7 eyes more male advocates of GAD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII aims to have more male Gender and Development (GAD) advocates as a result of the series of Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) in Central Visayas. The series of GST in the region kicked off early this month with 122 male spouses or grantees of Pantawid continue reading : DSWD-7 eyes more male advocates of GAD
DSWD-7 blesses Visayas Disaster Response Center
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII (DSWD-7) spearheaded the blessing of the Visayas Disaster Response Center (VDRC) earlier today. The blessing was officiated by Rev. Dave Christopher Cantillas. It was attended by DSWD-7 Regional Director Ma. Evelyn Macapobre and staff from DSWD Central Office, Field Office VII and United Nations World continue reading : DSWD-7 blesses Visayas Disaster Response Center
Pantawid Pamilya partner-beneficiaries undergo livelihood skills training
Some 500 Pantawid Pamilya partner-beneficiaries in Cebu have undergone livelihood skills training and micro-enterprise development through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). The SLP is a community-based capacity building program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). It aims to increases the economic opportunities of the families through the different modalities that it offers continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya partner-beneficiaries undergo livelihood skills training
DSWD-7 helps drought-stricken LGUs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 has provided assistance to the drought-stricken local government units (LGUs). Director Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre said that as of now, DSWD 7 has served a total of 42 LGUs. She said DSWD will continue to help towns and municipalities affected by the drought. As continue reading : DSWD-7 helps drought-stricken LGUs
Women unite to fight violence
Elizabeth Sol is one of the 24 women who experienced violence in Barangay Manalogon, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental. However, these 24 women did not report their cases to the police. They took the initiative to organize themselves for them to help each other fight violence and assist those would-be survivors of violence. Also, they organized continue reading : Women unite to fight violence
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Pantawid Pamilya partner-beneficiaries offer Cebu’s best tasting Lechon
Cebu’s lechon is always the star and center piece of Filipino buffets in every occasion. The word “lechon” came from the Spanish term that refers to a roasted suckling pig. This well-loved dish has inspired the 24 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program partner-beneficiaries in Naga City, Cebu to venture into lechon business for their group enterprise. continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya partner-beneficiaries offer Cebu’s best tasting Lechon