As part of its support for the One Billion Rising movement, the biggest global mass action to end violence against women in human history, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead agency in social protection, is staying true to its commitment to protecting and empowering women by continuously implementing rehabilitative and continue reading : DSWD joins One Billion Rising: reinforcing the department’s commitment to protect the welfare of women
DSWD warns public against buying of utensils bearing its logo
On November 2016, viral photos showing plates and mugs with logo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sold in certain malls of Regions II and XI were circulating the social media. The DSWD urges the public not to patronize these products that are illegally sold and to immediately report to the Department. continue reading : DSWD warns public against buying of utensils bearing its logo
DSWD supports call to ‘break the silence’ in child sexual abuse and exploitation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead agency in the protection and promotion of children’s welfare and rights especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable, pledged to fully support the call to end child sexual abuse and exploitation during the Break the Silence National Network Launch held on Monday at the Philippine Christian continue reading : DSWD supports call to ‘break the silence’ in child sexual abuse and exploitation
Joint statement of Secretaries Rafael V. Mariano (DAR), Judy M. Taguiwalo (DSWD), and Liza L. Maza (NAPC) on the peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP)
As heads of national government agencies tasked to address poverty and improve the quality of life of the Filipino, we believe that the GRP should move the peace negotiations with the NDFP forward. The current agenda on the table, the Comprehensive Agreement on Social and Economic Reforms (CASER), is the most substantive agenda in the continue reading : Joint statement of Secretaries Rafael V. Mariano (DAR), Judy M. Taguiwalo (DSWD), and Liza L. Maza (NAPC) on the peace negotiations with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP)
DSWD opposes proposals to reinstate death penalty
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today submitted the agency’s position paper on Senate Bill Nos. 04, 42, 185, 187, 368, and 985 which all address the issue of capital punishment in the Philippines. In a position paper submitted to Sen. Richard Gordon who is the chair of the senate continue reading : DSWD opposes proposals to reinstate death penalty
As efforts in Ifugao Reflection Camp continue: Coordination and cooperation needed in the fight against illegal drugs – DSWD Asec. Hernandez
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) efforts to support the Duterte administration’s National Drug Rehabilitation Program (NDRP) were launched earlier last month as DSWD Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns Jose Antonio Hernandez went to the Ifugao region to promote the transformation of surrenderers and former drug users into volunteers, and eventually into advocates continue reading : As efforts in Ifugao Reflection Camp continue: Coordination and cooperation needed in the fight against illegal drugs – DSWD Asec. Hernandez
DSWD brings programs, services closer to drug surrenderers, residents of Marikina
In its continuing effort to help build stronger communities for drug surrenderers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined the local government of Marikina City for a medical mission and information caravan in a subdivision in Barangay Concepcion Uno on Sunday. Organized by Zenaida II Homeowners Association, the medical mission was participated in continue reading : DSWD brings programs, services closer to drug surrenderers, residents of Marikina
DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for inclusive development for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through its support for persons with autism (PWAs) during the kick off celebration of the National Autism Consciousness Week (NACW), led by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP), at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena yesterday. continue reading : DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN
DSWD assures enough relief resources for ‘Bising’
With Tropical Depression Bising entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) guarantees that enough resources are available in the National Resource Operations Center (NROC) and in its field offices (FOs) for the possible impact of this latest weather disturbance to affect the country. Currently, the Department maintains continue reading : DSWD assures enough relief resources for ‘Bising’
DSWD releases guidelines on implementation of Pres. Duterte’s P5,000 financial assistance for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released Memorandum Circular No. 3, which provides mechanisms for the distribution of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s financial assistance worth P5,000 to households affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 who have not received the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) from the government up to now. During the continue reading : DSWD releases guidelines on implementation of Pres. Duterte’s P5,000 financial assistance for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
