About 181,044 beneficiaries in Central Visayas, or 60.52% of the 299,737 target beneficiaries, have already received the increased social pension stipend for the first semester using the fund transfer payout scheme based on April 2024 data. The increased stipend of Php 1,000 released on a semestral basis prompted DSWD to fast-track distribution using either the continue reading : Social Pension starts 1K pension distribution to seniors using fund transfers to LGUs
In time for the celebration of Earth Month in April of every year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7—Central Visayas, in collaboration with the Provinces of Negros Oriental and Siquijor, has started the implementation of Project LAWA at BINHI in selected municipalities. The Provincial Government of Siquijor started with its unified continue reading : Negros Oriental, Siquijor LGUs start Project LAWA at BINHI Implementation
“Ang kalisod dili babag sa kalamboan, ang edukasyon maoy yawi sa kalamboan (Poverty is not the hindrance to success, but education is the key to success),” said Sahara Torres. Sahara came from an impoverished family in the town of San Jose, Negros Oriental. Born into humble circumstances, Sahara’s family constantly struggled, where meeting basic needs continue reading : From Farm to Classroom: A 4Ps Student Journey to Education
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 promotes Filipino Sign Language to gain more advocates, learners, and practitioners to ensure that Deaf persons are not left behind. Republic Act 11106 declares Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf and the official sign for all government continue reading : DSWD 7 promotes ‘Senyas Kamay’ or the Filipino Sign Language for inclusivity of deaf community
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7-Central Visayas Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) continues to bolster the livelihoods of its beneficiaries. The agency organized several events, giving opportunities to the beneficiaries to display their products. In April 2024, DSWD 7 showcased the products of the beneficiaries in the different activities it organized. continue reading : SLP program participants benefit from the DSWD-organized activities
The Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II, a non-residential facility for persons with disabilities in DSWD Field Office 7, was granted the status of ‘Center of Excellence’ for meeting the highest standards in service delivery. The issuance of a 7-year Certificate of Level III Accreditation was recommended by the Standards Bureau of the DSWD Central continue reading : DSWD 7 AVRC II receives Center of Excellence status, more PWDs to serve
“Dako akong pasalamat sa programa nga niabag sa among pamilya labi na sa panahon nga nagkalisud akong mga ginikanan paeskwela nako ug sa akong mga igsoon (I am thankful to the program that assisted our family, especially in the time that our parents were having difficulty sending me and my siblings to school),” said Raymund continue reading : Dreaming beyond borders and embracing service: A vision for self, family, and 4Ps
The Department of Social Welfare and Development, through its Family Welfare Sector, celebrated Solo Parents Week and encouraged people to register for the Solo Parents Identification Card (SPIC) at their respective local government units. Single parents may avail of the privileges and benefits available to them under the new law, Republic Act 11861 or the continue reading : DSWD 7 encourages solo parents to register for the Solo Parent Identification Card
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 has partnered with Operations Smile Philippines Foundation, Inc., which will help families of children with cleft lip and cleft palate who will undergo surgery. Regional Director Shalaine Marie S. Lucero signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Operation Smile Executive Director Emiliano Romano on April continue reading : DSWD 7 aids families of children with cleft lip and palate
“Ang 4Ps nakahatag og dakong kaayohan sa pagdumala sa pamilya ug pag-edukar sa mga ginikanan sa mga katungod sa mga kabataan pinaagi sa binuwan nga Family Development Session (FDS) (The 4Ps provided a positive impact on how to handle families and on how to educate parents on the rights of the children through the conduct continue reading : Breaking the cycle of poverty: An inspirational journey of a 4Ps family
