As part of the Solo Parents’ Week Celebration, DSWD FO 8 conducted “Care for the Sole Carers and Providers”, a wellness-centered activity for solo parent employees and clients from a DSWD Center and Residential Care Facility.

The event featured art therapy allowing participants to express emotions and share experiences while doing a relaxing and creative work. It also included a wellness session to promote self-care.

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In line with its commitment to empower women and promote inclusive social protection, the DSWD FO 8 conducted an orientation on the Expanded Solo Parent Welfare Act (RA 11861) for the regional officers of Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) during a recently held Coaching and Mentoring Session, a leadership capacity building activity.

KALIPI, a women’s organization composed of grassroots leaders and members, plays a crucial role in disseminating laws and … Click here to read more...

Tunay nga ang kasabihang,”𝘗𝘢𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮, 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘩𝘪𝘯.” Sa tulong ng Project LAWA at BINHI ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VIII, napatunayan ito ng 150 benepisyaryo mula sa Almagro, Samar.

Kamakailan, nakapag-ani ang mga benepisyaryo ng mahigit 45 kilo ng pechay na kanilang naibenta at naihanda sa hapag-kainan. Hindi lamang pechay ang bunga ng kanilang pagtitiyaga, may ani rin silang sigarilyas, talong, at patola na … Click here to read more...

The DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS Area Coordinating Team in Babatngon, Leyte spearheaded a Consultation Meeting with the Municipal Assessor and representatives from its 25 barangays on 23-24 April 2025.

In collaboration with the Municipal Assessor, Mr. Ismael Laguna, and the Municipal Administrator, Atty. Lito Odon, the activity aimed to provide legal and technical assistance to the barangays in establishing clear records of property ownership. Engr. Marites A. Baleros, MLGOO, also attended the … Click here to read more...

With the support of the Local Government Unit of Basey, Samar, the Area and Municipal Coordinating Team (A/MCT) conducted an Organizational and Financial Assessment for Income-Generating Projects in Brgy. Mabini.

Representatives from the Regional Program Management Office and the Monitoring and Technical Assistance Team (MATA) members facilitated the activity which aims to determine how effectively these IGPs are functioning and identify areas for improvement. At the same time, it also … Click here to read more...

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VIII and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office VIII officially kicked off the implementation of Project Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished (LAWA at BINHI), in convergence with the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program today, April 24, in Tacloban City, with 1,500 beneficiaries expected to … Click here to read more...

Lessons from the Past, Hope for the Future: 19 RRCY Residents celebrate new beginning at DSWD FO VIII, TSAT Graduation and Moving-Up Ceremony

Nineteen (19) residents of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VIII’s Regional Rehabilitation Center for the Youth (RRCY) reached a significant milestone on April 15 as they celebrated their Graduation and Moving-Up Ceremony.

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