The DSWD-6 led by Director Ma. Evelyn Macapobre continues to comply with health protocols in conducting events such as the department’s 70th anniversary as the threat of coronavirus disease remains. The events in-lined with the anniversary were done virtually to avoid mass gatherings of stakeholders, partners, and employees. The number of people attending the actual continue reading : DSWD adheres to maximum health protocols in conducting events

A total of 1,111 beneficiaries from the fifth district of Iloilo received livelihood assistance grants (LAG) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VI through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) today. The distribution of LAG was spearheaded by Regional Director Ma. Evelyn Macapobre with 5th District Representative Raul Tupas in the municipality continue reading : DSWD distributes livelihood grants in Iloilo’s 5th district

Iloilo City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI reminded the public that tampering with the agency’s relief goods is punishable by law. Regional Director Ma. Evelyn Macapobre said private individual, groups or even other government agencies are not allowed to deface, put labels or repack either intentionally or unintentionally continue reading : DSWD 6 reminds public vs. tampering with relief supplies

Iloilo City – Following its high approval ratings, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 6 vows to continue improving its social protection services, especially to the poor and vulnerable sectors in Western Visayas. This pronouncement was made by Regional Director Ma. Evelyn Macapobre after the agency garnered the highest approval rating continue reading : DSWD 6 vows to continue good service following high approval rating

ILOILO City – The year started well for 162 Pantawid Pamilya staff of the DSWD Field Office VI as they took oath as contractual staff early today. Regional Director Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre, CESO III, administered the oath in a virtual meeting. Of the number, one is a Social Welfare Officer IV holding the position continue reading : 162 4Ps staff now contractual

LAUA-AN, Antique- The Department of Social Welfare and Development turned-over 21 educational tablets to high school and college students here to assist them in the blended learning program. The turn-over of the gadgets was led by Assistant Secretary for Specialized Programs Rhea Peñaflor, DSWD-6 Assistant Regional Director for Operations Delia Bagolcol and Mayor Francisco Baladjay continue reading : 21 Antique students receive free educational tablets

SEVENTEEN residents of the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras received educational tablets to assist them in the demands of the new modality in learning while still inside the facility. Those who received the tablets were 12 high school and college students and five elementary pupils who are readying to take the continue reading : 17 DSWD Center residents receive educational tablets

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI has provided P4-M worth of Family Food Packs (FFPs) to flash-flood affected families in the Province of Negros Occidental. The flash-flood was due to the rains and thunderstorms brought by a Tail-end of a frontal system forecasted by PAG-ASA. The weather disturbance caused flash-floods continue reading : DSWD6 provides P4-M relief assistance to flash-flood victims in Negros Occidental

The town of Pavia, Iloilo has completed its P13. 1 COVID-19 response projects that include a quarantine facility to cater to the needs of the returning OFWs and locally stranded Individuals. The P13.1 million projects were funded under the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services- Disaster Response Operations continue reading : Pavia completes P13.1M COVID-19 response projects