The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII (DSWD FO VII), shed light on the allegation of the Save Our Schools (SOS) Network that it barred an IP child from receiving a birthday cake. The child being referred to was among the minors rescued by the Cebu City Social Welfare and Development Office continue reading : DSWD Press Statement
DSWD-7 expands partnership for the FDS On-the-Air
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII expanded its media coverage reach for the Family Development Session (FDS) through partnership with National Nutrition Council’s (NNC-7) Nutriskwela community radio stations. The FDS On-the-Air could be heard over three Nutriskwela community radio stations in Central Visayas such as Radyo Kaigsoonan in Zamboanguita, Negros continue reading : DSWD-7 expands partnership for the FDS On-the-Air
DSWD-7 releases more than P13M Livelihood Assistance Grant
The DSWD-7 has recently released more than P13 million of Livelihood Assistance Grant (LAG), through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), to 1,360 beneficiaries from the town of Tuburan, Balamban, and Asturias in Cebu province. Rebecca Geamala, DSWD-7 regional director, has encouraged the beneficiaries to use the grant they received from the government for its intended continue reading : DSWD-7 releases more than P13M Livelihood Assistance Grant
Social work: A work of heart
Shiela Flor Gordo was a third-year high school student when she came across a television documentary featuring a relief operation for the indigenous people. At that very moment, Shiela Flor has envisioned herself to help the less fortunate. Fueled with a sense of purpose and passion, she studied Bachelor of Science in Social Work at continue reading : Social work: A work of heart
Service shines over anxiety
The Department of Social Welfare and Development, with its mandate to provide help to the poor, marginalized, and disadvantaged individuals, has housed many workers who offer themselves genuinely and tirelessly to embody the core values of public service and to provide guidance and protection to the people. One of these workers is Regine Imee Gardoce, continue reading : Service shines over anxiety
DSWD-7 recognizes staff through PRAISE Awards during the 70th year celebration
For the past 70 years, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has tirelessly served the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged sectors of the society by the agency’s selfless, dedicated staff. With that, the DSWD Field Office 7, during its 70th celebration on March 5, 2021, held in Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II in continue reading : DSWD-7 recognizes staff through PRAISE Awards during the 70th year celebration
IP children continue to receive DSWD services
The Department of Social Welfare and Development through its Field Office VII continues to provide services to the remaining five (5) IP children in its facility. Since the admission of the IP children at the facility, the DSWD-7 has ensured that social welfare and development services are provided to them. At the center, the children continue reading : IP children continue to receive DSWD services
Finding happiness in service
“In every problem, there is always a solution because if there is no solution, then the problem is wrong”! And the laughter echoed across the four walls of the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II in Labangon, Cebu City, during the DSWD Field Office VII’s 70th celebration on March 5, 2021. Humorous yet very inspiring, continue reading : Finding happiness in service
DSWD-7 unveils its insignia
The Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office VII unveiled during culminating activity of its 70th Founding Anniversary its insignia and motto that symbolizes the field office’s brand of service in Central Visayas. The insignia came after when the DSWD gave its field offices the liberty to create an identity of their own continue reading : DSWD-7 unveils its insignia
DSWD-7 mainstreams GAD
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