“Naranasan kong muntik ng malunod (I almost got drowned),” recalled Nicolas Sanico from Barangay Bongalonan, Basay, Negros Oriental as he tried fishing when he was in high school. Sanico used to believe that there are only two kinds of people in the world: the rich and the poor. Since he belonged to an impoverished family, continue reading : Pushing through the waves
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII conducted the Inter-Agency Services and Information Caravan for Children, Families, and Indigenous Peoples in Street Situations (CFIPSS) at Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City on December 21, 2022. The activity is in partnership with the different national government agencies (NGAs) like Department of Health (DOH), continue reading : DSWD conducts Inter-Agency Services and Info Caravan for Street Families
On the evening of December 16, 2021, the lives of many in the Central Visayas region changed as Severe Tropical Storm Odette rampaged its way through the region leaving destroyed homes, fallen trees, and electrical posts. However, through that stormy night, public servants emerged to give hope to those who seem to feel that survival continue reading : Heroes in Red Vest: A Year After “Odette”
Three hundred thirty-six (336) partner-beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Cebu paraded at the Mandaue Cultural and Sports Center as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII conducted the 4Ps Ceremonial Graduation and Partnership Summit on November 29. Unlike any graduation ceremonies, the rites attended by the 4Ps partner-beneficiaries continue reading : 4Ps Graduation in Cebu showcases stories of change, acceptance, and gratitude
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 unveiled the Listahanan 3 database during the Central Visayas Regional Launching held recently at Bai Hotel in Mandaue City. The event was participated by various National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), partner Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), and academe. National Household Targeting Office (NHTO) Director continue reading : DSWD-7 unveils latest database of poor households
