As part of its post-completion activities for the KALAHI-CIDSS National Community-Driven Development Project Additional Financing, the World Bank conducted its second Implementation Completion Mission in the region on 26 March 2025.

Delegates from the World Bank, together with representatives from the KALAHI-CIDSS National and Regional Program Management Office, visited the Municipality of Alangalang, Leyte to meet with the Municipal Inter-Agency Council, Municipal Coordinating Team, and other relevant committees assigned to … Click here to read more...

NOW HAPPENING: “This is the time to celebrate the strength, courage and resilience of the women in this room. As we conclude the celebration of the Women’s Month, let us carry the spirit of empowerment forward. We should remember this, not just this month, but everyday.”

DSWD Eastern Visayas staff and residents of the Haven For Women conclude this year’s Women’s Month celebrations through a Culmination Activity.

At the said … Click here to read more...

This calendar year 2025, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 8 will allocate a total of Php3,498,084,000.00 to 143 Local Government Units (LGUs) for the implementation of the Social Pension Program in Eastern Visayas.

Under the One-Time Transfer of Funds (ToF) modality, the funds will be distributed to each LGU for the entire year, ensuring faster and more efficient delivery of stipend to indigent senior citizens. Currently, … Click here to read more...

Alam mo ba? Ang Pambujan, Northern Samar ay isa sa mga benepisyaryo ng Risk Resiliency Program kung saan ibinahagi ang kanilang pagtutulungan sa paggawa ng tilapia farming, rehabilitation of small farm reservoir at communal gardening.

Ito ay bahagi sa nagpapatuloy na layunin ng ahensya na palakasin ang seguridad sa tubig at pagkain sa mga komunidad lalo na sa oras ng sakuna o panahon ng tagtuyot.

Hatid ng programang ito na … Click here to read more...

Tunghayan ang isang makabuluhang kwento sa likod ng implementasyon ng Project LAWA at BINHI sa lokal na pamahalaan ng Lapinig, Northern Samar kung saan ay maaaring maitanim ang seaweed sa karagatan.

Kakaiba ang naipamalas na pagtatanim ng mga benipisyaryo sa pamamagitan ng pagkakabit ng seedlings nito sa mga lubid o linya na tumutubo nang patayo.

Ito ay parte sa nagpapatuloy na layunin ng programa na malabanan o maibsan ang epekto … Click here to read more...

DSWD Eastern Visayas extends its warmest congratulations as three permanent and three contractual staff take their oath of office.

DSWD Eastern Visayas Regional Director Grace Q. Subong administered the oath of office, encouraging them to fulfill their duties to the best of their abilities.

These Angels in Red Vests will be providing Maagap at Mapagkalinga, Mahusay at Matapat na serbisyo through various programs in the agency – three will be … Click here to read more...

As part of the Risk Resiliency Program Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, DSWD FO-8 conducted a Cash for Work monitoring in Capul, Northern Samar.

Partner-beneficiaries of the said municipality engaged in clearing irrigation in agricultural areas to prevent blockages and maintain efficient water delivery, which contributes to healthy crop growth and higher yields.

This initiative is still part of the program’s objective, which is to capacitate communities to cope with … Click here to read more...