It is said that the first 100 days of life are critical in a baby’s growth and brain development. For Mary Aselle Gajudo, a first-time mother, the 105-day maternity leave has benefited her and her baby. “I got to witness precious milestones during the crucial first 100 days of my baby. I was the one continue reading : DSWD-7 mainstreams GAD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office VII honored its partners and volunteers in their efforts and contributions in helping to achieve inclusive development and participation among sectors in society through the Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan or the PaNata ko sa Bayan Award. The recognition of awardees was conducted during continue reading : DSWD-7 honors partners in 2020 through PaNata ko sa Bayan Award
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field OfficeVII has conducted a culminating activity for the 70th Founding Anniversary of the agency at the Multipurpose Hall, Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center II in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City on March 5. Due to the pandemic, the celebration was mostly done online, and only a few participants and continue reading : DSWD-7 celebrates 70th Founding Anniversary
To cap off the month-long Adoption Consciousness celebration, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII awarded creative adoption theme corner to local government units (LGUs) and offices from the DSWD Field Office VII. The Color Your Station contest was participated by 25 LGUs in the Central Visayas region that creatively decorated continue reading : DSWD-7 awards creative adoption corner
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII (DSWD-7) clarified that there is no truth to the allegation that it withheld an IP child in its custody from her father, because the father and child were allowed to meet and talk at the facility of the Department last February 26. In accordance with continue reading : DSWD-7 Press Statement on the alleged withholding of an IP child
“Ang pagtabang sa ubang tawo ug komunidad mabuhat nato sa lain-laing pamaagi. Mabata man o matigulang, nakahuman ka eskwela o wala, tanan ta adunay kapasidad nga makatabang. Kung unsa nga pamaagi sa pagtabang, naa na sa atong desisyon. Ang importante kini kinasingkasing nga pagtabang ug walay gihuwat nga bayad (Helping other people and the community continue reading : Miralyn Basallo: Serving the community, one person at a time
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will suspend Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries engaging any prohibited acts based on Memorandum Circular 38 or the Guidelines on the Commission of Prohibited Acts by Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Beneficiaries during State of Calamity or National Emergency. The DSWD recently released the memorandum circular to provide continue reading : DSWD suspends 4Ps beneficiaries doing illegal activities
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office VII, clarified that the recent rescue operation of Lumad children in Cebu City was conducted in coordination with the local government unit (LGU), through its Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO), being the first responder in protecting the welfare of minors under continue reading : DSWD Press Statement on the Lumad children rescue operation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in region 7 held an online poster slogan-making contest on Adoption Consciousness Celebration participated by clients and/or residents from the accredited residential care facilities (RCFs) in Central Visayas. The contest is part of the month-long observance of the Adoption Consciousness Celebration 2021 with a theme: “Pagmamahal Palaganapin Legal continue reading : DSWD-7 holds adoption-themed poster slogan making contest to RCFs in CV
Despite the government’s effort to combat sexual abuse and exploitation against children, these crimes remain rampant. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) fully supports the celebration of the National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on February 8-14, 2021, through the activities of the Council for the Welfare continue reading : DSWD strongly supports National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
