The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office recently provided technical assistance to DSWD Field Office 8 on the effective use of the Mobile Command Center (MCC).

Described as “timely and important” by Assistant Regional Director for Operations (ARDO) Antonio R. Dolaota, due to the prevailing typhoon season, the learning session addressed MCC operations, including equipment installation, ICT tools, troubleshooting, and vehicle maintenance.

Meanwhile, Regional Director Grace Q. … Click here to read more...

The Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) Disaster Response Cluster convened on July 26, 2024, to strategize preparations for the typhoon season.

The meeting also discussed activities for National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) 2024, camp safety audit and roles of the Technical Working Group, harmonized reporting, and an update on the inventory of resources for disaster readiness.

DSWD, as the designated Vice Chair for Disaster Response, called for the meeting. It was … Click here to read more...

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 8 continued the payout for Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished) implementation in region 8, disbursing the allocated amount of over PHP9 million to 1,464 beneficiaries in five municipalities in Northern Samar.

Each beneficiary received PHP7,500 for participating in 20 days of cash-for-work and training (CFWT). The payouts were conducted … Click here to read more...

PALO, Leyte – The 20-day learning sessions for the DSWD Tara, Basa Tutoring Program (TBTP) in Samar Province has concluded on Friday, July 26, 2024, in time for the opening of the regular classes next week.

A total of 1,981 enlisted learners and 1,977 parents from two cities and 19 municipalities have completed the reading tutorials and Nanay-Tatay sessions, respectively.

To complement the identified number of learners and parents, a … Click here to read more...

Five (5) Sustainable Livelihood Associations (SLPAs) from the Province of Samar participated in the People’s Caravan: Serbisyong Dala ay Pag-asa, initiated by the National Housing Authority-Region VIII, held in Basey, Samar, today, July 25, 2024.

SLPAs from Sta. Rita, Samar, namely the Sta. Elena SLPA with their egg products and the Old Manunca Expert SLPA with their vegetable products were displayed in the said caravan. Meanwhile, SLPAs from Basey, Samar, … Click here to read more...

It is the start of the school year again. READ how Gilda and Mario Olaybar from San Ricardo ,Southern Leyte keep their strong belief in the value of Education towards a better future for their 7 children. With their belief in the importance of Education coupled with perseverance, and augmentation from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and other government assistance, the couple was able to produce four (4) college graduates. … Click here to read more...

The Sustainable Livelihood Program Provincial Coordinator of Biliran, together with the Monitoring Project Development Officers, coordinated with the University President of Biliran Province State University (BIPSU) on July 19, 2024, where they discussed the forging of partnerships between the DSWD SLP and the University.

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