Ang DSWD Field Office VIII kamakailan ay nagsagawa ng unang Consultative Meeting para sa taong 2017 kasama ang iba’t ibang Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) sa Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City. Ito ay upang pagbutihin at palawakin ang pakikipagtulungan sa pagpapatupad ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Sa nasabing aktibidad, ang DSWD, Auxiliary Chaplains for Transformation Philippines Inc. (ACTPhil), at Relief International ay lumagda sa Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) para sa bagong
PROMISING HIGATANGAN
The future of this scenic island, 45 minutes off by motorboat from the mainland of Naval municipality, lies on its tourism potentials, and the will of the people, local officials, as well as those from the national government, and other stakeholders.
The Summer Festival, held over the long weekend, which was organized by the municipal government, brought great economic opportunities to the locals. Thanks to the leadership of … Click here to read more...
Higatangan Island in Naval, Biliran province, now being tagged as Eastern Visayas’ little Boracay, is leading to a more sustainable tourism through the use of renewable energy.
Said island which is composed of two barangays: Mabini and Libertad is now implementing DSWD’s Kalahi-CIDSS (Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services), an empowerment program which
Nazel Kalaque, a Kalahi-CIDSS community volunteer from Brgy. Talisay, Mayorga, Leyte conquered the 2nd Kamurayaw Songwriting Competition as he was awarded Grand Champion for his original song composition entitled KAPAWA (Light).
“Before, no one listened to my songs. I am thankful that DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS gave me the opportunity to share my talent”, Kalaque narrated as he receive his plaque and a cash prize worth Php 15, 000.
Kalaque, who is … Click here to read more...
Brgy. Tagnao is one of the 34 barangays in Gandara, Samar infected with Schistosomiasis. Said disease is caused by parasitic worms due to exposure to infested water.
According to the Local Government Unit of Gandara, Schistosomiasis is prevalent in the municipality due to poor sanitation and lack of basic toilet facilities.
“Matagal na naming problema ang diarrhea at schisto dito sa Gandara. Noong una, marami ang namamatay dito dahil … Click here to read more...
The DSWD Field Office VIII celebrated National Women’s Month under the 2017 theme “We Make Change Work for Women”, on late March at the DSWD Operations Control Room.
Putting emphasis to the elements of the theme, DSWD Regional Director, Restituto Macuto encouraged his staff, particularly the males to continue supporting the women and let them know that they play a very important role in the society. He also hoped that … Click here to read more...
The Kaisahang Buhay Foundation Incorporated (KBF) team from Manila paid a courtesy call, March 14,
to DSWD Regional Director, Restituto Macuto, before the conduct of its monitoring to the Phase III rehabilitation of the latter agency’s Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) at Pawing, Palo.
The former donated last year some 52, 500 Euros, or approximately Php2.7 M, for the rehabilitation of the badly – damaged Center wrought … Click here to read more...