Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista commended Field Office 8 for the successful delivery and completion of the Social Amelioration Program in the region.

In his message, the Secretary recognized the region’s exemplary actions and unwavering dedication in completing the payouts on the Social Amelioration Program, the Bayanihan 2-Emergency Subsidy Program, and the Livelihood Assistance Grants. “I offer my congratulations to DSWD Field Office … Click here to read more...

Nag-release kamakailan ang DSWD Eastern Visayas ng 1,500 na Family Food Packs (FFPs) para sa munisipyo ng Maripipi, Biliran bilang pagtugon sa request ng LGU. Ito ay matapos na isailalim ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Maripipi ang ilang mga barangay sa granular lockdown upang mapigilan ang pagkalat ng COVID19.

Bawat FFP ay may laman na anim na kilo ng bigas, limang kape, limang cereal drink, at halu-halong mga de lata, … Click here to read more...

As part of the agency’s participation in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), DSWD Eastern Visayas recently conducted a simultaneous, region-wide earthquake drill across all its offices.

DSWD employees from various sub-field offices executed the Drop, Cover and Hold method. Using this technique, employees sought cover during a simulated earthquake. Afterwards, the employees also observed proper evacuation protocols – to walk quickly outside the building while protecting the head and … Click here to read more...

DSWD Eastern Visayas joins the National Nutrition Council in commemorating the 47th Nutrition Month, with the theme “Malnutrisyon, Patuloy na Labanan, First 1,000 Days, Tutukan!”. This year’s celebration aims to focus on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life as the most critical time in fighting malnutrition.

DSWD staff from the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) participated in the celebration through a motorcade from Palo to Tacloban City, and a … Click here to read more...

The 8ID of the Philippine Army thru the Commanding Officer LTC Joemar Buban issued a Revocable Permit to the Department of Social Welfare and Development to utilize the Radio Broadcasting System (RBS), a radio station known as the 100.1 Dangpanan FM stationed inside Camp General Vicente Lukban, Maulong, Catbalogan City, Samar.

In addition to the previously signed Memorandum of Agreement, OIC Regional Director Grace Subong welcomed this new partnership with … Click here to read more...