The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII joined the nationwide simultaneous virtual kickoff activity for the 2021 Adoption Consciousness celebration on February 6, 2021. The celebration is observed annually pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 72, series of 1999 declaring the first Saturday of February of every year as Adoption Consciousness Day. continue reading : DSWD-7 joins virtual kickoff of Adoption Consciousness celebration
“The youth is the hope of our future,” an immortalized quote by national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, which people have heard over and over again. But for social worker Rosalina Allosada the line has a deeper meaning. It has resonated on her journey in protecting the rights of children in conflict with the law (CICL) continue reading : Rosalina Allosada: Protecting Youth, Saving Future
“What you do has far greater impact than what you say,” says Stephen Covey. Shalaine Marie Sun-Lucero, DSWD Field Office VII assistant regional director for operations, believes that actions speak louder than words. As a public servant she imbues the spirit of public service, exemplifies outstanding accomplishments, exemplary behaviors, and noteworthy initiatives. Armed with 31 continue reading : Leading by Example
“The previous year 2020 was filled with challenges and various calamities including the COVID-19 pandemic. It has brought havoc to individuals, families and communities not only in region 7 but worldwide. The DSWD has stood true to its mandate, serving with love, and commitment to less fortunate people needing us,” said Regional Director Rebecca Geamala. continue reading : DSWD-7 provides assistance amidst the pandemic; continues to serve in its 70th anniversary
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has joined the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in bringing EXPLAIN, EXPLAIN, EXPLAIN through ‘Pagdu-aw sa Cebu ug Mandaue, Siquijor, ug Negros Oriental’ on January 19, 20, and 22, 2021. DSWD has been represented by the Social Marketing Service (SMS) Director Irene continue reading : DSWD joins #ExplainExplainExplain in Central Visayas
“We are privileged to be invited to display our products in the Likhang Hiraya of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). The pandemic has been rough to us, small entrepreneurs, but joining this activity gives us hope and links us to possible markets,” says Junjun P. Densing, one of the participants of the Likhang Hiraya Product continue reading : Likhang Hiraya helps LAG beneficiaries
It was already thirteen (13) years ago when Jocelyn Pacure experienced the pain she had to endure in her life. As Jocelyn recalled that fateful day when her husband died, she was devastated and clueless on what to do next. “Ang akong bana nga si Elmer nagtrabaho isip usa ka OFW sa Saudi Arabia aron continue reading : A Solo Parent Journey Towards Healing
Christmas will be indeed merry to Cambat-an women who are part of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development as they look forward to receiving the profit share of their group’s livelihood this December. “Daghan salamat sa SLP nga niabot gayud sa amoang komunidad. Nakatabang gayud og dako namo continue reading : “Holiday season will be merry because of SLP”: Cambat-an Women’s SLPA
“Nalipay gyud kaayo ko aning ayuda nga akong nadawat, usa ako ka single parent ug naa koy upat (4) ka anak, lisod gyud kay ang akong puhunan sa online selling na hinay-hinay nag ka kahurot tungod kay hinay na pud ug lisod ang negosyo sukad nag sugod ang pandemic. Dako na kaayo nga aron tabang continue reading : SAP – Livelihood Assistance Grant Beneficiaries hope to recover after COVID Crisis
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the region has published the list of beneficiaries with unclaimed subsidy from the Social Amelioration Program for payout. These beneficiaries were part of the list endorsed with certificate of eligibility by the Local Government Units that were ‘no-show’ during the payouts of SAP second tranche and waitlisted continue reading : DSWD-7 releases list of SAP beneficiaries with unclaimed ES for payout
