Children should work on their dreams, not on fields

02 September 2019

The recent World Day Against Child Labor celebration was another opportunity to gather child laborers of Ormoc City, as 50 child – beneficiaries of the DSWD – led  SHIELD or Strategic Helpdesks for lnformation, Education, Livelihood and other Developmental lnterventions.Project had a day of fun at the Pongos Hotel in same city. Varied stakeholders expressed […]

27 August 2019

DSWD Kalahi CIDSS Field Office 8 conducted its 3rd Advocacy Champions’ Run or Takbo Kalahi on August 26, 2019 at RTR Plaza, Tacloban City. It is anchored on the theme ‘MagKalahi Tayo Pilipinas’ as it calls to institutionalize Community-Driven Development in the local and national level. It is also a celebration of success of the […]

DSWD-8 local heroes recognized in 5th National Bayani ka! Awards in Butuan

23 August 2019

The National Bayani ka! awardees from across the Philippines were recognized for sending forth a ripple of hope for change during the 5th National Bayani ka! Awards. Anchored on the theme “Padayon, Kalahi CIDSS,” the awarding ceremony was held on August 14 , 2019 at Almont Inland Resort, Butuan City. Three Community Volunteer groups and […]

DSWD 4Ps, DOH-EV strengthen national voluntary blood program to help save lives

20 August 2019

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VIII, through its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), inked a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Health- Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EVCHD) to support the National Voluntary Blood Services Program last August 5, 2019, at the DOH Regional Office VIII, Government Center, […]