The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII has already served 411,028 low-income families in Cebu for the second tranche of Social Amelioration Program (SAP). The total amount paid amounted to Php 2,466,168,000.00, as of October 7, 2020. Out of the 411,028 SAP beneficiaries in Cebu, 336,416 beneficiaries were paid through partner continue reading : 411T low-income families receive SAP 2
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will add new beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). For Central Visayas region, a total of 6,670 households are targeted to enroll to the program by the end of the year. Currently there are 279,943 household beneficiaries in the region. The new 4Ps beneficiaries will continue reading : DSWD adds new 4Ps beneficiaries
In the enchanting islands of Camotes in Cebu, three habal-habal drivers turned security guards shared their gratitude to the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) for helping them change their lives as well as their families. These three, namely: Randy Peroso, Johan del Coro Jr., and Eugene Nudalo availed of the continue reading : Habal-habal drivers turn transport office guards
Amidst life’s challenges, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) partner-beneficiaries showed perseverance and resiliency through the ‘Salaysay ng Buhay ng Pamilyang Pantawid.’ The program initiated the story writing and poster making contest, which aimed to promote the positive impacts of the program in uplifting the lives of its partner-beneficiaries. Twelve families from the different towns in continue reading : 4Ps families showcase their stories amidst life’s challenges
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) recently paid a visit to Dalaguete, Cebu on September 3, 2020. The Kalahi-CIDSS and the Municipality of Dalaguete have been partners for four (4) years in implementing the Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach and training its continue reading : LGU Dalaguete adopts CDD approach
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has already released about Php 167.4 million through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS). From January to September 14, 2020, the Crisis Intervention Section (CIS) and the Social Welfare and Development (SWADs) offices in the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and continue reading : DSWD-7 aids more than 43T individuals in crisis situation
In times of pandemic, the members of the Brgy. Biga Women Workers Association (BBWWA) have not thought of making money and taking advantage of the increasing demand for eggs. Helping their community is group’s top priority. The association helped the needy by sharing some of its produce with the Toledo City Social Welfare Office, Toledo continue reading : Brgy. Biga Women Workers Association shares their blessing during pandemic
As part of the thrust of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the agency in the region continues to provide social protection to vulnerable and marginalized sectors in society as well as capacity building to help improve their socio-economic well-being. In the town of Poro in Camotes Island, Cebu, an association composed of continue reading : 4Ps association runs a poultry farm in Poro
With the new hype during this community quarantine period, a growing community of plantitos and plantitas showing their interest and love for plants and succulents online has surfaced new business ideas. A single mother of two children from Minglanilla, Cebu, Aunette Huerte, started a new means of income by propagating succulents at home and selling continue reading : SAP sparks new business venture
