“Walay gisantos ang pandemya” (The pandemic simply does not choose) is a common phrase when we’re talking about the pandemic, and no one was indeed excused and spared. Everyone is affected. “Lisod kaayo ang kinabuhi, paet gyud, makahunahuna gyud ta bisan unsa para lang manginabuhi (It is really hard. We have to really think of continue reading : Driving their way to success
DSWD-7 opens search for 4Ps ReyNanay
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII (DSWD) is now looking for an ambassadress of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) through the search for 4Ps ReyNanay. The search for 4Ps ReyNanay will pay tribute to empowered 4Ps mothers who have made a significant impact and contribution to their community. The pageant continue reading : DSWD-7 opens search for 4Ps ReyNanay
KALAHI-CIDSS pushes for BHWs empowerment
As the first line of defense, barangay health workers (BHWs) continue to be the backbone of the country’s primary healthcare system and link the community to basic medical care at the grassroots level. Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) believes continue reading : KALAHI-CIDSS pushes for BHWs empowerment
Siquijor remains a priority for DSWD projects
For over the years, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) has been a partner of poor communities as they continue to deliver a people-driven approach to addressing various dimensions of poverty. In 2003, this poverty-alleviation program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started its pilot implementation continue reading : Siquijor remains a priority for DSWD projects
DSWD to 4Ps beneficiaries Be vigilant, active citizens
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII reminds Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) partner-beneficiaries to be vigilant and be active citizens this coming election. “Our program partner-beneficiaries are free to decide, choose, and express their beliefs and rights on issues concerning their lives,” said DSWD-7 Assistant Regional Director for Operations Shalaine continue reading : DSWD to 4Ps beneficiaries Be vigilant, active citizens
Ginatilan receives various KALAHI-CIDSS projects
A total of six (6) community sub-projects worth Php 9.5 million were recently turned over to the Municipality of Ginatilan, Cebu, by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to address issues on health and sanitation in the area. Through the Additional Financing of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of continue reading : Ginatilan receives various KALAHI-CIDSS projects
DSWD protects programs against campaign use
As national and local campaigns intensify in Central Visayas, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII reminded candidates not to use the programs, projects, and services of the Department to advance their political agenda. To safeguard its programs and services from any political interference, the Department issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. continue reading : DSWD protects programs against campaign use
Sevilla, Bohol awarded DILG Safety Seal
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) delivered 43 units of handwashing facilities to the local government of Sevilla in Bohol. This is part of the community project of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to manage the local transmission of continue reading : Sevilla, Bohol awarded DILG Safety Seal
DSWD-7, UNICEF releases cash aide to Odette-affected Families in Bohol
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), released the Humanitarian Cash Transfer Plus to 2,000 families in the Province of Bohol on April 4–8, 2022. The Humanitarian Cash Transfer (HCT) Plus is released through UNICEF’s financial service provider, RD Pawnshop. Beneficiaries were continue reading : DSWD-7, UNICEF releases cash aide to Odette-affected Families in Bohol
DSWD’s ‘Balik Probinsya’ is set to partner with more areas in Region 7
More families and partner local government units (LGU) will be served as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to implement the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program (BP2P) in Central Visayas in response to the government’s efforts to decongest urban poor communities and develop rural areas. DSWD, together with other implementing agencies, launched continue reading : DSWD’s ‘Balik Probinsya’ is set to partner with more areas in Region 7