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
