“I thought I would not see the day I could see my children’s dreams come true. We are just livestock retailers, but DSWD, through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), provided us the way to make my dreams a reality,” says Shiela. “High school akong nahuman, maong naningkamot gyud ko nga makahuman sila og kurso, para continue reading : A SLP-PAMANA grant helps mom achieve her children’s dreams
DSWD-7 hosts BFIRST mid-term review mission
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII hosted the BFIRST mid-term review mission in Cebu. BFIRST stands for Beneficiary while FIRST means Fast, Innovative, and Responsive Service Transformation, which aims to strengthen DSWD’s social protection delivery systems to mitigate the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and be adaptive to future continue reading : DSWD-7 hosts BFIRST mid-term review mission
470 beneficiaries graduate from 4Ps, DSWD-7 welcomes 911 new beneficiaries from Carcar City
Some 470 beneficiaries graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) held in the People’s Hall, Carcar City Hall, on May 24, 2023. The 455 4Ps households are already validated as non-poor under the Listahanan 3 household assessment, and some are also considered self-sufficient under the Social Welfare Development Indicator (SWDI) conducted by the Department continue reading : 470 beneficiaries graduate from 4Ps, DSWD-7 welcomes 911 new beneficiaries from Carcar City
DSWD-7 prepares for disaster response
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII braces for the possibility of a super typhoon entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The DSWD-7’s Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been on standby mode and monitoring their areas of responsibility in collaboration with the local government units. Ready stockpile and standby funds As continue reading : DSWD-7 prepares for disaster response
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 inks MOA with Mezzo Hotel and Brgy. Kasambagan
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII inked a tripartite agreement with Mezzo Hotel and Barangay Kasambagan in Cebu City, which was held on May 16, 2023, at the Venice Hall of Mezzo Hotel. The signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) was graced by DSWD-7 Regional Director Shalaine Marie Lucero continue reading : DSWD-7 inks MOA with Mezzo Hotel and Brgy. Kasambagan
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