Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries from Central Visayas joined the 5th-year week-long celebration of Republic Act No. 11310, or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Act of 2019, which paved the way for the institutionalization of the 4Ps. During the 4Ps Multi-Stakeholders’ Forum on June 27, 2024, held at the Lucky Chinatown Hotel in Binondo, continue reading : CV 4Ps beneficiaries join 4Ps Law 5th anniversary
Barangay Kabutongan, Santander, Cebu – Jenevy C. Burburan’s story stands as a beacon of resilience and hope. At 28 years old and born with congenital dwarfism, Jenevy faces daily challenges but remains undeterred in her quest to contribute to her community and uplift her family from poverty. Despite being a high school graduate, Jenevy’s disability continue reading : Big Dream and Brighter Future: Jenevy’s Expression of Gratitude to the Cash-for-Work (CFW) Program
In the serene Barangay Looc, Santander, Cebu, Veronica Juguilon’s story is about resilience and leadership. At 56, Veronica, who suffered a spine-deforming injury at age two, stands as a pillar of strength in her community. As the President of the PWD Organization of Barangay Looc, she is dedicated to advocating for persons with disabilities (PWDs), continue reading : Empowering Lives: Veronica Juguilon’s Journey through the Cash-for-Work (CFW) Program
The Cebu Provincial Government allowed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to repurpose their two-story Bahay Pag-asa building into a Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) for female children in conflict with the law, a first in the country. By signing a deed of usufruct, the Cebu Province allows DSWD to use the continue reading : DSWD establishes first RRCY for female CICLs using Cebu province property
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7—Central Visayas agreed with the Cebu Provincial Government to provide persons with disabilities with financial assistance using quick-response or QR-coded electronic card technology. Through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program of DSWD, poor PWDs identified by the Listahanan 3 database and non-4Ps continue reading : DSWD 7 enters into agreement with Cebu gov’t to help poor PWDs
On July 3, 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development kicked off the Cebu leg of the information caravan at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, which aims to provide an orientation of innovation projects to the local chief executives and other stakeholders across the country. Secretary Rex Gatchalian introduces three (3) flagship programs under the continue reading : DSWD brings information caravan to Cebu capitol, introduces innovation projects
“Wala ko magdahom nga mahitabo ni namo. Blessing ni, kinsay magtuo nga nitambong ra mi sa barangay assembly tapos nakadawat mig livelihood grant (I did not expect this to happen to us. This is a blessing, who would have thought that we only attended the barangay assembly and after that, we received a livelihood grant),” continue reading : SLP: An Unexpected Blessing of an All-Women Group
A few days before the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program implementation period officially starts on July 1, 2024. The DSWD Field Office 7 organized a pre-deployment orientation for 704 tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs) from the Cebu Normal University in Cebu City. This preparatory session aims to provide comprehensive guidance and reminders to the tutors continue reading : DSWD-7 briefs 704 tutors and YDWs for the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program
The collaboration between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 and the Municipal Government of Dalaguete in implementing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is one of the cornerstones of social development in the municipality. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to uplift the lives of poor and vulnerable families to continue reading : DSWD and LGU Dalaguete: Sustained partnership towards more self-sufficient 4Ps households
“Lisud gayud ang kinabuhi namo sa una kompara karun nga naapil nami sa 4Ps (Our life was really in difficult compared now that we are part of 4Ps),” said Arlene Vallecera. Commonly known as “Lyn” among her peers and neighbors in their community in Barangay Marcelo, Mabini, in the northern part of Bohol, she shared continue reading : Overcoming obstacles through perseverance: A 4Ps family story
