DSWD-7 Kicks-Off 66th Anniversary with Livelihood Fair and Quiz Bee

In celebration of its 66th founding anniversary, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII kicked off its weeklong festivity with a livelihood fair and quiz bee yesterday.

The livelihood fair is made possible through the efforts of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) where different products from Bohol, Cebu, and Siquijor are currently displayed at the DSWD-7 grounds.

Among the products for sale include local delicacies of camote candy (Php 25), torta (Php 20), peanut butter (Php 80), love potion (Php 150), liniment (Php 100) and bracelet (Php 20) from Siquijor. Bohol made products include boxes made of dried leaves (Php 30-100), placemat (Php 400),table runner (Php 350), clutch wallet (Php 150), sash raffle (Php 70) and flavored carabao milk and pastries (Php 40-120).
Shoes (Php 120-180) from Carcar City, desserts and various dishes (Php 15-75) from Mandaue and Cordova, pandan bags (Php 350) from Dumanjug, sandals (Php 100) from San Fernando, rugs (Php 100) from Tabogon, fresh vegetables from Dalaguete (per kilo), macramé products (belts, bags, coin purse) from Cebu City are the products from Cebu province.

The livelihood fair aims to gather and help SLP beneficiaries earn additional income and provide a venue for them to showcase their products to the public anchored on this year’s theme “Sama-samang Paglilingkod ng May Malasakit.”

Meanwhile, during the quiz bee the blue team composed of the Protective Services Unit emerged as the champion. DSWD-7 Regional Director Ma. Evelyn Macapobre in her speech during the Monday convocation and opening activity underscored the strength of each unit and at the same time motivated the staff to do better especially in dealing with the clients.

“I might have hurt some of you with what I have said or through the memos I issued, I ask your forgiveness but I will not promise not to do it again because like a mother, I feel that I should call your attention,” she said.

“I cannot just let you continue making mistakes that would put not just you in danger but also the entire office,” Macapobre added.

Macapobre emphasized that she will not hesitate exercising her powers to protect the clients but is firm in saying that the office remains transparent in the delivery of its services.

Moreover, on February 7, DSWD-7 will hold ‘Laro ng Lahi’ that will feature pinoy traditional games using jolens, rubber band, Chinese garter and more.

The following day, a financial literacy and cooperative orientation is slated in the morning while Social Issues Fora will take place in the afternoon.

A Holy Mass followed by the Blessing of the Regional Learning Resource Center and the awarding ceremony will take place on February 9, 2017. DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo is expected to attend the said activities.

The weeklong anniversary celebration will culminate on Friday with the awarding of the Laro ng Lahi winners.

Pre-celebration activities were the Pantawid Pamilya Modelong Ama Awarding last January 27, 2017, Kalahi-CIDSS LGU Assessment and SLP “Big Day Out” in Moalboal, Cebu.