Cebu City dads want recent escape of CILCs from Operation Second Chance probed

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Members of the Cebu City Council wants personnel of the Operation Second Chance (OSC) facility in Barangay Kalunasan to explain what prompted the escape of five minors Monday night, March 2, 2020. Councilor…

DSWD livelihood grant helps family health workers start detergent, cleaning solutions business

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Recognizing  that what they earn as family health workers (FHW) could not sustain their needs, six women decided to avail of a livelihood grant from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to start…

DSWD warns public of bogus Malasakit recruitment scheme

Rosalie Abatayo 01/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7)  has warned the pubic of a bogus recruitment scheme that uses the name of the agency, Malasakit Center, and the Mayor Rodrigo…

Labella to issue cease and desist order against KTV bar if proven it hired minors

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The KTV bar along General Maxilom Avenue, where 11 minors were among those rescued during a raid late night on Saturday, August 17, could be closed down if proven it had committed violations. Cebu City…

Police solicit Cebuanos support in fight against human trafficking

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The police on its own are incapable of putting an end to the trafficking of women and children. Police Captain Arizien Otida, information officer of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said they…

Cebu’s Exemplary Pantawid Kid is on a mission to bring the youth to God

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While most children of his age care about playing, 12-year-old Jhon Rhod Amodia is up for something bigger. He is up for a mission. Jhon Rhod spends most of his time in church,…

Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya: Badian family tills soil to grow organic vegetables

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While others despise farming, this family from Badian town makes sure that they continue to till their small farm in Barangay Taytay to grow the vegetables that they would sell and use for…

Gov’t agencies prepare for disaster resilience month celebration in July

CNU Intern Vernie Jean David Ruiles 06/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Government agencies engaged in disaster preparedness and mitigation will be holding a month-long campaign to make sure that Cebuanos are able to survive disasters. Speaking during the weekly Agio-7 forum, Rizajoy Hernandez, information…

Barangay Mambaling allocates P112M for fire victims

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After months of political dispute, elected Mambaling Barangay Captain Gines Abellana finally conducted a successful barangay session and declared a state of calamity in the barangay on Monday, June 3. In an interview…

DSWD-7 search is on for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2019

Irene R. Sino Cruz 05/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas opens its search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2019. In a press statement, DSWD-7 said they have started looking for new family ambassadors of the…

DSWD SLP changing lives of its beneficiaries

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–While the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) helped encourage beneficiaries to send their children to school, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has also been helping beneficiaries improve their lives through the Sustainable…

DSWD-7 suspends 4Ps payout to beneficiaries due to election ban

Futch Anthony Inso 04/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Aside from family food packs distribution, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has also suspended the payout of cash grants to its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries due to election…

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