DSWD-7 introduces Risk Resiliency Program, conducts pilot implementation

Adhering to the mandate of providing social assistance and welfare programs to the disadvantaged and vulnerable sector and catering to the needs of families affected by the sudden disruption of income caused by climate-related disasters and crises, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII introduces the Risk Reduction Program (RRP) to select continue reading : DSWD-7 introduces Risk Resiliency Program, conducts pilot implementation

DSWD-7 institutionalizes consultation dialogue with LSWDOs across the region

DSWD Field Office VII conducted its 2nd quarter consultation dialogue with local social welfare and development officers (LSWDOs) in the provinces of Bohol and Cebu on May 16 to 17 and March 18 to 19, 2023, respectively. The Department institutionalized and initiated this activity to convene all the LSWDOs to discuss issues or concerns affecting continue reading : DSWD-7 institutionalizes consultation dialogue with LSWDOs across the region

DSWD 7 recognizes partners, staff in 72nd anniversary

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 caps off the 72nd anniversary by recognizing employees, local government units (LGUs), the media, and non-government organizations (NGOs), among others, through different award categories. Undersecretary Rowena Niña Taduran graced the event and delivered the keynote message of Secretary Rex Gatchalian. In the message, Secretary Gatchalian continue reading : DSWD 7 recognizes partners, staff in 72nd anniversary

DSWD Sportsfest brings out staff camaraderie

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is celebrating 72 years of public service. This year’s theme, “DSWD@72: Kaagapay sa Pagbangon, Katuwang sa Bawat Hamon,” recognized the department’s workforce as the main strength of the institution in providing sincere, prompt and compassionate service to the poor, vulnerable and the disadvantaged in society. As part of continue reading : DSWD Sportsfest brings out staff camaraderie

DSWD Central Visayas revives face-to-face information caravans

After two years of hiatus, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 revived the face-to-face information caravan in the municipalities of Minglanilla and Compostela in the province of Cebu. The information caravan is spearheaded by the Social Marketing Unit, which aims to bring the information closer to the general public or program continue reading : DSWD Central Visayas revives face-to-face information caravans

DSWD-7 registers more than 75k new 4Ps beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII registered a total of 75,446 new Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) under Set 12. After a rigorous process that included the submission of documents during the community assembly that started in February 2023 and targeted 90,242 potential 4Ps beneficiaries in the region, the 4Ps continue reading : DSWD-7 registers more than 75k new 4Ps beneficiaries

Success formula of the Ango family towards self-sufficiency level

“Dili sayop ang ka pobrehon, sayop na kon nagpabilin ta diha nga sitwasyon (Poverty is not wrong; it is wrong if we stay in that situation),” Robelyn said. The married couple, Robelyn and Camilo Ango, reside in the town of Bantayan, one of the three municipalities comprising the island of Bantayan, in the northwestern tip continue reading : Success formula of the Ango family towards self-sufficiency level

4Ps holds graduation of 74 households; welcomes 618 new beneficiaries in Argao

Some 74 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) households in Argao recently graduated from the program at the Argao Sports Complex. The 74 4Ps households already attained the self-sufficient level or level 3 based on the Social Welfare Development Indicator (SWDI) conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In his welcome message, Municipal continue reading : 4Ps holds graduation of 74 households; welcomes 618 new beneficiaries in Argao