DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program Launches Brgy. Esperanza Farmer’s Association

The DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program Leyte 2 Cluster launched the Brgy. Esperanza Farmer’s Association in Matalom, Leyte, focuses on root crop production. This initiative, referred to by partner stakeholders, aims to boost local agricultural productivity and economic stability.

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Social Pension Program leads Fiduciary Management Activity with 143 partner LGUs in EV

In an effort to strengthen partnerships and address issues, concerns, and gaps in the implementation of the Social Pension Program and Centenarian Program, the DSWD Field Office VIII, through the Social Pension Program, initiated a succeeding Fiduciary Management Activity with 143 partner LGUs in Eastern Visayas (EV) in July 30-31, August 1-2, and August 6-9, 2024.

The activity united all the Provincial and Local Social Welfare and Development Officers (P/LSWDOs), … Click here to read more...

3,800 families benefit from DSWD’s Project LAWA at BINHI

Some 3,800 partner beneficiaries from the provinces of Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Southern Leyte of Project LAWA at BINHI (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished) have received cash for training and work.

Each beneficiary received PHP7,500 for participating in 20 days of cash-for-work and training (CFWT), for which a total of 28,500,000 fund disbursements were given to them.

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DSWD rolls out AKAP to minimum wage earners in Eastern Visayas

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VIII rolled out the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program on August 2–3, 2024, during the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair, simultaneously conducted in six (6) provinces of the Eastern Visayas region.

A total of 22,617 beneficiaries received financial assistance with a consolidated total amount of P113,856,000.00 fund disbursement.

Meanwhile, 8,479 food assistance, amounting to P6,782,816.79 were distributed to families with low … Click here to read more...

DSWD Patuloy ang Isinasagawang Payout sa Ilalim ng Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program.

Patuloy ang isinasagawang payout para sa mga magulang mula sa probinsya ng Samar na nagpursigi at naglaan ng oras matapos ang Nanay-Tatay Sessions noong July 1-26 sa ilalim ng Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program.

Simula noong August 3, 2024, mayroon ng 804 sa 1,977 benepisyaryo ang nakatanggap ng PHP4,700 mula sa cash-for-work component ng programa.

Sa kabuuan, ang Nanay-Tatay Sessions ay gabay sa pagpapalaki at edukasyon ng mga anak, pati na … Click here to read more...

DSWD Food Stamp Program Redemption Day in Leyte Province

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VIII launched the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program in 4 Redemption Sites on August 5–6, 2024.

A total of 763 beneficiaries came from 4 Redemption Sites: Ormoc City, Kananga, Palompon, and Hindang Leyte, which were composed of 8 municipalities, namely: Albuera, Isabel, Matag-ob, Merida, Bato, Hilongos, Inopacan, Matalom, and Baybay City, which benefited from the said program.

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Walang Gutom 2027 Food Stamp Program Redemption Day Isinagawa sa Ormoc City

Matagumpay na isinagawa ang Redemption Day ng Walang Gutom Program na pinangunahan ni Hon. Mayor Lucy Marie Torres-Gomez ng Ormoc, City, CSWDO Maribel Villaflor Gucela, MSWDO Mary Ann Fernandez ng Albuera, Leyte at DSWD staff katuwang ang partner merchant store AVIVA Tasman Supply Chain Corporation.

Umabot sa 319 pamilya ang nakabenipisyo sa nasabing programa kung saan 257 ay galing sa Ormoc, City at 62 naman na benipisyaryo ng Albuera, Leyte.… Click here to read more...