The National Commission of Senior Citizens, in cooperation with DSWD Region VII and other government agencies, held the program for the National Celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week on October 1, 2023, at SM Seaside, Cebu City. The celebration started with a Eucharistic Celebration at the San Pedro Calungsod Chapel, followed by the Walk for continue reading : National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Celebrates Elderly Filipino Week
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 celebrated the success of 41 persons with disabilities (PWDs) who graduated from the different courses offered at the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II during the 46th Commencement Exercises with the theme “Embracing Changes and Sustaining the Legacy of Empowering Persons with Disabilities,” which coincided continue reading : AVRC II helps PWDs achieve success despite challenges
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 held its first-ever disaster response conference throughout the month of September. With the theme “Improving Capability for Disaster Operations at the Local Level,” the activity was attended by the local social welfare and development officers and local disaster risk reduction officers of Central Visayas. The continue reading : DSWD-7 holds first Disaster Response Conference, recognizes outstanding LGUs and Individuals
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII received 119 individuals, or 98 families, who are victims of trafficking in persons (TIP) from Tubba Lubok Island, Barangay Aluh Bunah, Pangutan, Sulu, Philippines, at Pier 4 in Cebu City. These individuals, accompanied by personnel from the Ministry of Social Services and Development-Bangsamoro Autonomous continue reading : DSWD-7 assists trafficked persons
The Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development has entered into a memorandum of agreement with five non-government organizations that commit to providing volunteers or a workforce for the repacking of family food packs (FFPs) and/or non-food items (NFIs) intended for the communities affected by disasters or calamities. DSWD continue reading : DSWD’s VDRC partners with volunteer groups to ensure prompt delivery of services to disaster-affected communities
