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
“THERE’S joy and wonder everywhere when you see the world through the eyes of a child.” This adage from Katrina Mayer has far reaching effects when it comes to the healing, recovery and rehabilitation of Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) residents at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) Region VI situated in continue reading : RRCY VI HALLMARK IS POLICY-MAKING THROUGH A CHILDREN’S LENS PERSPECTIVE
GUIMARAS – Everywhere you go, you always see her presence around. She makes herself available most of the time and represents herself as a voice of the people and the Department. She is Elena G. Salazar, currently the Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Team Head of Guimaras Province. Seeing her with spotted white hair reminds continue reading : A social worker serves as the VOICE of a community
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
MANAGEMENT of cases of Children in Conflict of the Law (CICL) is already a tough job. However, this lady social worker shone even more as she instituted mechanisms to ensure children’s participation in policy development, and their health protection and education. Rhea Baclay-Valdellon, Social Welfare Office II, fondly called “Rhey” by her friends and colleagues, continue reading : WV’s Best Center-Based Social Worker initiates program for child participation, health, education
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
