The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Davao City local government unit (LGU) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the pilot implementation of Buklod Paglaom para sa Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and the Comprehensive Program for Children and Families at Risk on the Streets. These programs were continue reading : DSWD, Davao City LGU partner for pilot implementation of programs for children in conflict with the law, street families
DSWD humanitarian mission team reaching out to stranded OFWs in Saudi Arabia
In line with the Duterte administration’s response to the crisis affecting stranded Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) humanitarian team, led by Undersecretary Vilma B. Cabrera, is now extending assistance and services to the distressed OFWs and their families. It can be continue reading : DSWD humanitarian mission team reaching out to stranded OFWs in Saudi Arabia
DSWD, LGU help abused woman with special needs in Iloilo City
As part of its mandate to provide technical assistance to local government units (LGUs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to work with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) of Iloilo City by providing appropriate help and by monitoring the condition of a 27-year-old woman with special needs who was continue reading : DSWD, LGU help abused woman with special needs in Iloilo City
DSWD shares status of its health centers; high number of clients vs severely low number of medical personnel highlighted
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today shared with the public reports regarding the department’s efforts to maintain centers that provide for the needs of poor and highly vulnerable Filipinos. The DSWD’s Protective Service Bureau is mandated to supervise, monitor, and provide technical assistance in the operations and implementation of continue reading : DSWD shares status of its health centers; high number of clients vs severely low number of medical personnel highlighted
New DSWD program aims to prevent elder abuse; involves communities in monitoring, reporting of cases
Noting that cases of abuse against the elderly continue to be reported, especially through the social media, with netizens posting videos of older persons experiencing verbal and physical abuse from their own families as perpetrators, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is pilot testing a project dubbed as Reporting System and Prevention Program for continue reading : New DSWD program aims to prevent elder abuse; involves communities in monitoring, reporting of cases
9 minor-victims of human trafficking in Pasay City get DSWD protection
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) now holds the protective custody of nine female minors who were rescued by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in an anti-human trafficking entrapment operation in Pasay City last August 10, 2016. According to the report of the City Social Welfare Development Office (CSWDO) of Pasay, the continue reading : 9 minor-victims of human trafficking in Pasay City get DSWD protection
DSWD center celebrates 52 years of service for abandoned, neglected children
The Reception and Study Center for Children-National Capital Region (RSCC-NCR) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently celebrated its 52nd anniversary of caring for abandoned, neglected, abused, and exploited children. RSCC serves as home for children aged seven and below who were neglected, abandoned, given up by their parents, and dependent children continue reading : DSWD center celebrates 52 years of service for abandoned, neglected children
DSWD appeals for more benefits, support for the country’s solo parents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), under its new leadership, has pledged to assist solo parents, considered as among the disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors of society. “Kailangang nating paigtingin at palawakin ang kampanya para sa adbokasiya at pagpapatupad ng mga kaukulang programa para sa mga solo parents o yung mga mag-isang nagpapalaki ng continue reading : DSWD appeals for more benefits, support for the country’s solo parents
DSWD, partner-agencies strengthen efforts to help recovering drug dependents
Amid efforts to reinforce programs and services for drug dependents, the Department of Social Welfare and Development spearheaded a multi-agency Training of Trainers (TOT) on the Implementation of Aftercare, Reintegration and Transformation Support for Recovering Drug Dependents, held recently at the Social Welfare and Development Center for Asia and the Pacific (SWADCAP) in Taguig City. continue reading : DSWD, partner-agencies strengthen efforts to help recovering drug dependents
DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo denies malicious report regarding supposed resignation from the Duterte administration
This statement is to deny the lies being circulated today in the media stating that Secretary Judy Taguiwalo together with Secretary Rafael Mariano of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) , National Anti-Poverty Commission Chair Liza Maza, and Labor Undersecretary Joel Maglungsod (DOLE) will hold a press conference tomorrow, August 23, 2016 at Kamuning Bakery continue reading : DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo denies malicious report regarding supposed resignation from the Duterte administration
