The Department of Social Welfare and Development, through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), opens the submission of entries for the Salaysay ng Buhay ng Pamilyang Pantawid, which entails the stories of the development of the family beneficiaries and advocates the positive impacts brought by the program. The search has three categories that highlight the continue reading : DSWD opens Salaysay ng Buhay ng Pamilyang Pantawid 2022
Incoming DSWD chief gets briefing from Visayas Cluster
Led by the three Field Office directors of Regional 6, 7, and 8 comprising the Visayas Cluster, Incoming DSWD Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo and nis transition team were welcomed to Cebu City in preparation for the transfer of stewardship of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to a new administration. Regional Directors Ma. continue reading : Incoming DSWD chief gets briefing from Visayas Cluster
VDRC inaugurates re-installed Mechanized Production System
The DSWD-Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC) held a ceremonial inauguration for the re-installation of the Mechanized Production System (MPS) for Family Food Packs in Barangay Tingub, Mandaue City, on June 22, 2022. Through the MPS, the VDRC is expected to produce a maximum of 50,000 family food packs (FFPs) daily. The MPS facility ceased operations continue reading : VDRC inaugurates re-installed Mechanized Production System
DSWD-7 DRMD shares accomplishments, innovations on TY Odette response in 2022 DisResCon
On June 21–24, 2022, Central Visayas hosted the first-ever Disaster Response Convention with the theme “From Risk to Resilience: Transforming the country’s future through a holistic response and early recovery,” handled by the DSWD Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB). Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) chiefs and section heads from all 16 regions in the country continue reading : DSWD-7 DRMD shares accomplishments, innovations on TY Odette response in 2022 DisResCon
DSWD-7 crowns first 4Ps ReyNanay
In its maiden edition of the Search for 4Ps ReyNanay, a 4Ps partner-beneficiary from Basay, Negros Oriental was crowned as the 4Ps ReyNanay held recently in Dumaguete City. Justina Villego from Barangay Cabalayongan beat 7 hopefuls to be the first 4Ps ReyNanay. She was also adjudged Best in Introduction Video, Best in Festival Attire, and continue reading : DSWD-7 crowns first 4Ps ReyNanay
4Ps ReyNanay highlights life’s improvements
Eight (8) mothers who belong to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) highlighted life’s improvements with the help of the program. In its maiden edition of 4Ps ReyNanay, a combination of two words which are Reyna or Queen, and Nanay or Mother, the search will pay tribute to empowered 4Ps mothers. The eight 4Ps ReyNanays continue reading : 4Ps ReyNanay highlights life’s improvements
Batuan, Bohol receives a landmark of progress from KALAHI-CIDSS
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to help vulnerable areas in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with the implementation of the Additional Financing of its poverty-alleviation program, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). Earlier this year, KALAHI-CIDSS delivered its commitment to the municipality of Batuan continue reading : Batuan, Bohol receives a landmark of progress from KALAHI-CIDSS
BP2P beneficiaries return to their homeland
A total of 41 individuals arrived in Cebu and Bohol from Metro Manila on June 2, 2022, through the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program (BP2P) implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), a program that aims to decongest urban poor communities and send families back to their home province. After two years continue reading : BP2P beneficiaries return to their homeland
DSWD assists hundreds of trafficked victims through RRPTP
Over the past 4 years, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 provided assistance to hundreds of trafficked victims through its program RRPTP or Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons. The RRPTP is one of the programs of the department that is mandated to assist trafficked victims or survivors. From continue reading : DSWD assists hundreds of trafficked victims through RRPTP
DSWD-7 holds Kamustahan for 4Ps tertiary graduates
As part of its initiatives to gather the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) graduates, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII (DSWD) conducted a Kamustahan for 4Ps tertiary level graduates on June 2, 2022. About 200 4Ps tertiary level graduates from different provinces in the Central Visayas region participated in the activity, continue reading : DSWD-7 holds Kamustahan for 4Ps tertiary graduates