In preparation for this year’s expansion of Tara, Basa Tutoring Program in Eastern Visayas, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) kicked off the series of Capability Building (CapBuild) activities for tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs).
A total of 477 student-beneficiaries from Leyte Normal University (LNU) and Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) both in Tacloban City joined the first batch of CapBuild scheduled until April 4, 2025.
Katuwang ang mga Lokal na Pamahalaan at mga partner merchants, nakapagsagawa kamakailan ang DSWD FO 8 ng Food Redemption activities sa Eastern Samar, kung saan 45 na mga benepisaryo mula sa Quinapondan at 50 mula sa Lawaan ang matagumpay na nakapag-redeem ng pagkain gamit ang kanilang mga Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cards.
Bahagi ang redemption na ito sa patuloy na implementasyon ng DSWD FO8 sa Walang Gutom Program. Ngayong Marso, … Click here to read more...
DSWD Field Office 8 commemorated Women with Disability Day with a meaningful discussion on Disability Sensitivity, reinforcing the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunities for women with disabilities. Held on March 31, 2025, at the DSWD ROC Conference Room and via Google Meet, the event gathered participants from various Local Government Units and DSWD FO 8 employees to deepen their understanding of the unique challenges faced by women with disabilities.… Click here to read more...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 8 is actively combating the spread of misinformation through the robust efforts of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Recognizing the critical need for accurate information, all six provincial operations offices have intensified the ‘Tamang Tulong para Tamang Impormasyon’ campaign.
This initiative emphasizes the importance of beneficiaries relying solely on verified and official accounts of the DSWD and other government agencies … Click here to read more...
Tacloban City, March 28, 2025 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VIII, through its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), actively participated in the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Mega Job Fair held at the Tacloban City Convention Center. The event provided a crucial platform for 668 4Ps beneficiaries to explore diverse employment opportunities offered by participating employers.
Notably, eleven (11) beneficiaries were successfully hired on … Click here to read more...
In a prestigious and memorable celebration, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 8 held the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 (𝐏𝐚𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐊𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧) 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 on March 26, 2025, at the People’s Center and Library in Tacloban City.
Present at the awarding ceremony were DSWD Assistant Secretary for the Policy and Plans Group Rodolfo Santos, DSWD FO VIII Regional Director Grace Q. Subong, Assistant Regional … Click here to read more...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Eastern Visayas turned over 35 housing units to residents of Barangay Binongtoan, Culaba, Biliran, on March 27 under the Modified Shelter Assistance Project (MSAP).
The houses were built for families affected by Super Typhoon “Yolanda” in 2014 and were funded through the Modified Shelter Assistance Program. Each unit cost PHP 70,000, totaling PHP 2,450,000 for all 35 houses. Beneficiaries also received PHP … Click here to read more...