Tingnan: Namahagi kamakailan ang DSWD Eastern Visayas ng P49,354,400.00 na Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) sa 16,235 na mga benepisaryo sa Catarman. Bahagi ito ng malawakang distribusyon ng ECT sa probinsya ng Norther Samar. Sa pinakahuling tala, umabot na sa P337,342,720.00 ang kabuuang naibahagi ng ahensya sa 110,968 na mga benepisaryo mula sa nasabing probinsya. Maliban sa Catarman, nagsagawa din ang DSWD ng distribusyon sa mga bayan ng Lavezares, San Jose, Gamay, Lapinig, Mapanas, Palapag, Allen, Bobon, Lope de Vega, Rosario, Catubig, Laoang, Pambujan, San Vicente, Mondragon, San Roque, Las Navas, Silvino Lobos, Capul, at San Isidro. Ang Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) ay tulong pinansyal para sa mga pamilyang naapektuhan ng pagbaha na dulot ng shearline noong Nobyembre. Alinsunod ito sa direktiba ni DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian para masigurado ang early recovery at rehabilitation ng mga apektadong pamilya. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD

In line with the celebration of the International Women’s Day on Friday (March , the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has expressed its gratitude to the 1.5 million women-volunteers of its community driven development (CDD) program, the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), for their dedicated participation in the successful implementation of the program. “Malaki ang tiwala ng DSWD sa lakas ng mga kababaihan. Ang kanilang lakas ang nagsisilbing gabay patungo sa isang mapagpalaya, mapagkalinga at progresibong lipunan,” DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez, who is also the agency’s spokesperson, said. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VIII has inaugurated the Guinmaayohan Piggery Farm Association (GPFA) in Balangiga, Eastern Samar yesterday. The association, composed of 30 members, has embarked on hog raising as their chosen enterprise. They were provided a seed capital fund of 300,000 pesos on 28 September 2023. The launching ceremony was graced by Balangiga Municipal Mayor Dana Flynch De Lira. Also present were key figures instrumental in the success of the project, including the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer Glorie Loyola, Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Provincial Coordinator Lolita Enciso, SLP Project Development Officer Shaira Valenzon, Department of Trade and Industry Representative Manilyn Dela Cruz, and the 63rd Infantry Battalion, headed by Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Lucio Janolino, who was represented by 2nd Lieutenant Mesias Burgos of the Charlie and Delta Campanies. The establishment of this association falls under Executive Order 70 Program, a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing insurgency and fostering peace and development in conflict-affected areas. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD #SustainableLivelihoodProgram #SulongKabuhayanTungoSaPagyabong

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VIII and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Leyte recently concluded an exit conference with the 14th Infantry Battalion (14th IB) of the Philippine Army recently. The conference served as a platform to evaluate the implementation of Executive Order (EO) no. 70, which seeks to address the root causes of insurgency through the enhanced delivery of basic services, social development, and inclusive governance in conflict-vulnerable areas. Representatives from DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Leyte 2 Cluster, led by Provincial Coordinator Darwin Cabelin, along with TESDA Leyte represented by Maria Lourdes Daganio, and the 14th IB led by Lieutenant Colonel Edgar Gabia, discussed the progress, challenges, and impact of EO 70 initiatives in Leyte province. DSWD SLP Leyte 2 Cluster and TESDA Leyte shared best practices in livelihood development and skills training, emphasizing the importance of empowering beneficiaries to become self-reliant. Meanwhile, the 14th IB provided feedback on the ground realities and security dynamics for a comprehensive assessment of EO 70 interventions and their effectiveness in promoting peace and stability. EO 70 was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte in December 2018 which established a Whole-of-Nation Approach to attain inclusive and sustainable peace by integrating the efforts of the government and other stakeholders. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD#SustainableLivelihoodProgram#SulongKabuhayanTungoSaPagyabong

The Ormoc Federation of Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations, Inc, DSWD Field Office VIII and the Ormoc City Social Welfare and Development Office – Special Project and Programs Section joined forces to give aid to families devastated by a recent fire incident in Ormoc City. The relief initiative was dubbed “Bundle of Joy and Gift Giving”. Representatives from the Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations in Ormoc City have convened on 1 March 2024 to distribute vital relief supplies such as food, clothing, and toiletries to the fire victims. The affected families were also given “bundles of joy” containing school supplies, snacks, and vitamins for children. The fire incident, that happened around 7 pm on 22 February 2024, has affected 48 families or 282 persons. The Bureau of Fire Protection has reported no injuries or casualties. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD#SustainableLivelihoodProgram#SulongKabuhayanTungoSaPagyabong

March Is Women’s Herstory Month! Let’s read the story of a single mother and a Pantawid beneficiary from Villaba Leyte who is empowered by reaching heights through the help of the 4Ps. The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program became instrumental in changing the course of the life of Berna Dibdib, a single mother and beneficiary from Villaba, Leyte. Berna Dibdib was a housewife taking care of her three children. The household’s only source of income came from her ex-husband’s work as a laborer. She felt sorry that she was not able to help in terms of finances. Berna is grateful that the cash grants received from 4Ps helped augment their daily needs and the school expenses of her children. BOOSTING SELF-ESTEEM Before becoming a parent leader in the program, Berna lacked the confidence to talk with other people outside the home. It was only when she became a parent leader that she was empowered to take active roles in her community. She realized she could do more. “Natuto akong humarap [sa mga tao]. Natuto [rin] akong makipag-usap sa mga barangay officials upang makipag-coordinate sa mga schedules sa aming baranggayan],” Berna shared. REACHING NEW HEIGHTS Berna Dibdib married at an early age which resulted in her not finishing her elementary studies. She admitted it is difficult to find a living without higher education. She always wanted to provide for the needs of her family. Berna shared how a topic on Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) during a Family Development Session ignited her drive to pursue high school. Later on, in 2016, she graduated from high school and this paved the way for her to work abroad. Even though it is difficult for Berna to have left her children, she needed to work away from the Philippines for their future especially since she is now a solo parent. It is the mother of Berna who is now attending the monthly FDS and taking care of her children. At present, Berna’s eldest, Christian, is now 16 years old; her second child, Cindy, is 15 years old; and her youngest, Claire is now 11 years old. Berna looked at yesterday with optimism. With her perseverance and sacrifice for the family, they now attain a Self-Sufficiency level of well-being. She now focuses on ensuring that her children will graduate from college. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD credits: DSWD 4Ps ML Marelyn Estrelloso/MOO Villaba

Patuloy ang DSWD Eastern Visayas sa pamamahagi ng Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) sa Probinsya ng Northern Samar. Sa pinakahuling tala, nakapamahagi na ang DSWD ng P206,163,680.00 sa 67,817 na pamilya mula sa 12 na mga munisipiyo sa Northern Samar. Kabilang dito ang Lavezares, San Jose, Palapag, Allen, Bobon, Gamay, Lapinig, Mapanas, Rosario, Lope de Vega, Laoang at Silvino Lubos. Nagpapatuloy naman ang DSWD sa pamamahagi nitong ayuda sa iba pang mga munisipyo sa nasabing probinsya. Ang Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) ay tulong pinansyal para sa mga pamilyang naapektuhan ng pagbaha na dulot ng shearline noong Nobyembre. Alinsunod sa direktiba ni DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, magpapatuloy ang distribusyon ng nasabing ayuda upang masigurado ang early recovery at rehabilitation ng mga apektadong pamilya. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD