The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) holds the awarding ceremony of the national search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. The National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya was launched in 2012. The search was launched to highlight the role of the Filipino family as the core in support to building stronger foundation of continue reading : DSWD Awards Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
Evacuees affected by ‘Habagat’ safely return to their homes
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) reports that the 532 families or 2,555 persons affected by the relentless Southwest Monsoon rains or ‘Habagat’ in three municipalities in Bulacan are now back in their homes following improvements in the weather. However, the DSWD Field Office-III maintains its coordination with continue reading : Evacuees affected by ‘Habagat’ safely return to their homes
DSWD leads 2016 Elderly Filipino Week celebration, emphasizes care and respect for older persons
As the lead agency in social protection, the Department of Social Welfare and Development continuously conducts advocacy activities to promote the rights and welfare of the disadvantaged and vulnerable sector, including older persons. One form of advocacy is the celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week on October 1-7to be led by the DSWD in partnership continue reading : DSWD leads 2016 Elderly Filipino Week celebration, emphasizes care and respect for older persons
Boy whose mom was nabbed carrying Marijuana now under Grandma’s care
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that the four- year- old son of the woman caught carrying 10 grams of Marijuana in Naga City, Bicol is now under the care of his maternal grandmother and aunt. The minor was previously taken to the Naga City Women Center for temporary shelter right after continue reading : Boy whose mom was nabbed carrying Marijuana now under Grandma’s care
DSWD provides cash-for-work to El Nino-affected residents in Quirino
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that through its Field Office II in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, it has been able to provide assistance to Filipinos affected by the El Nino phenomenon in the region. DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the department was prepared for contingencies such as this and continue reading : DSWD provides cash-for-work to El Nino-affected residents in Quirino
DSWD accredits four CSOs; gives 12 SWDAs go signal to implement social welfare programs
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo (5th from left) beams as she poses for a souvenir photo with singer/actor Ogie Alcasid, Jr, President of the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM), Inc. after the awarding of certificates to newly-accredited Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and registered, licensed and accredited Social continue reading : DSWD accredits four CSOs; gives 12 SWDAs go signal to implement social welfare programs
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo Gives Tribute to Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, 1945-2016
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo expressed her deepest condolences to the family of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago who passed away earlier today, September 29, 2016. Sec. Taguiwalo said that Sen. Defensor-Santiago has long become a positive role model for young Filipinos, especially young women, for her strength of character, sharp continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo Gives Tribute to Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, 1945-2016
‘Helen’ intensifies new ‘Habagat’; Over 500 families affected
Despite all storm signals in the Philippines being lifted, the country continues to experience inclement weather due to the Southwest monsoon or ‘Habagat’ which is further intensified by severe tropical storm ‘Helen’ (international name Megi) now battering mainland China. Based on the 12MN 29 September report of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), continue reading : ‘Helen’ intensifies new ‘Habagat’; Over 500 families affected
DSWD promotes a Gender-Inclusive Workplace
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recently released a memo on Fostering a Gender-Inclusive Workplace. Undersecretary for Institutional Development Group (IDG) Mae Fe Ancheta-Templa released the memo addressed to all executive and management committee members and all regional directors and attached agencies of the DSWD instructing them to be conscious of gender continue reading : DSWD promotes a Gender-Inclusive Workplace
CSOs participate in DSWD’s express review of accreditation process
In a bid to make the accreditation process and policies accessible and more understandable to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently held a CSO-Pre Accreditation Express Review for 15 interested organizations. The express review is the first activity conducted which explained in detail the CSO accreditation process, followed continue reading : CSOs participate in DSWD’s express review of accreditation process
