Sealing the DSWD-UNICEF partnership on the provision of unconditional cash transfers under the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund for Anticipatory Action for predictable hazards are (from left to right) DSWD Undersecretary Felicisimo C. Budiongan, UNICEF Deputy Representatives for Programs Behzad Noubary, Landbank Senior Vice President Marilou L. Villafranca, and UNICEF Chief of Social Policy Atty. Anjanette Saguisag.

Typhoon vulnerable areas to benefit from DSWD-UNICEF anticipatory action agreement

A total of 22,000 households, including 42,239 children, in typhoon vulnerable municipalities will benefit from multi-purpose unconditional cash transfers as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) inked an agreement on June 14 under the United Nations (UN) Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for Anticipatory Action (AA) for continue reading : Typhoon vulnerable areas to benefit from DSWD-UNICEF anticipatory action agreement

Residents affected by Bulusan eruption get relief aid from DSWD

As part of its disaster response operations, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office (FO) V, continues to augment the resources of local government units (LGUs) to assist their constituents affected  by  the eruption of Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon. As of June 13, more than P1.6 million worth of humanitarian continue reading : Residents affected by Bulusan eruption get relief aid from DSWD

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista receives books promoting children’s mental health from Japan International Cooperation Agency-Philippines Chief Representative SAKAMOTO Takema.

DSWD receives books on children’s mental health from JICA

In a simple turnover ceremony, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista received copies of the “Sarilaysay, (Sariling Salaysay, Isang Activity Book Para sa Malusog na Pag-Iisip ng mga Batang Pilipino)” and the “Ang mga Eroplanong Papel” Comic Book from Japan International Cooperation Agency-Philippines Chief Representative SAKAMOTO Takema on June continue reading : DSWD receives books on children’s mental health from JICA

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista (2nd from left) and Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Associate Dean for Student Formation Leland Joseph Dela Cruz (2nd from right) sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) solidifying the partnership in the formation of the Ateneo youth through engaging them in public service. Also in photo are DSWD Undersecretary for Operations Atty. Adonis P. Sulit (far left) and ADMU-Office for Social Concern and Involvement Director for the Office for Ophalle R. Alzona-Pornela.

DSWD partners with Ateneo De Manila University for youth program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed today, June 8 a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) for the implementation of the National Service Training Program or NSTP12 Bigkis Program. The NSTP 12 Bigkis Program is part of ADMU’s Integrated Ateneo Formation Program which intends to provide their continue reading : DSWD partners with Ateneo De Manila University for youth program

DSWD supports 1st Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week Celebration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead agency protecting the rights of children, supports the observance of the 1st Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week (AACCW) celebration on June 9 and 10, 2022. As mandated by Republic Act (RA) 11642 or the “Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act,” the continue reading : DSWD supports 1st Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week Celebration

Outgoing Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista congratulates incoming Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo during the transition briefing for the incoming DSWD management.

DSWD outgoing management welcomes incoming Secretary Tulfo

In line with the upcoming change in leadership at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), outgoing Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista met with incoming Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo and his team on June 6 for a briefing on the Department’s landscape and organizational structure, major programs and services, accomplishments and key milestones as continue reading : DSWD outgoing management welcomes incoming Secretary Tulfo

From left to right - DSWD Undersecretary Danilo G. Pamonag; World Vision National Director Rommel V. Fuerte; Former Dean of UP NCPAG Dr. Maria Fe V. Mendoza; Leonard Chesire Disability Philippines Foundation Incorporated Executive Director Hazel Joy D. Borja; Director Jam Karess Z. Banzon; and Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista.

DSWD awards the Multi-Sectoral Governance Council for role in PGS journey

Department Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista awarded the Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC) members with plaques of recognition for their exemplary contribution to the successful Performance Governance System (PGS) Journey of the Department. In a simple ceremony, DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista presented the plaques of appreciation to Dr. Maria continue reading : DSWD awards the Multi-Sectoral Governance Council for role in PGS journey

From top-right, counter clockwise: (1) DSWD Office for Strategy Management (OSM) head, Dir. Jam Karess Banzon (third from right) joins stakeholders on their pledge of commitment to BJMP’s Development Plan 2040; (2) Sharing of DSWD materials and exchange with BJMP Executives, Chief Director Allan Iral (center) and JSupt. Randel H. Latoza; (3) DSWD OSM Planning Officer, Ms. Norilyn Quesada-Rivera with JSupt Latoza during the virtual Governance Sharing; and (4) BJMP officers award Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Rivera at the DSWD Central Office.

DSWD supports BJMP’s organizational transformation goal, shares breakthroughs in strategy management

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) pledged its support as mentor to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in the accomplishment of its Performance Governance System (PGS) Pathway goals or its Journey for Advancement, Innovation and Long-term Development Plan 2040 (J.A.I.L. Plan 2040). DSWD’s Office of Strategy Management (OSM) Director Jam continue reading : DSWD supports BJMP’s organizational transformation goal, shares breakthroughs in strategy management

DSWD gets perfect Energy Efficiency Conservation rating

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office (CO) recently obtained 100% compliance with the Energy Efficiency Conservation (EEC) measure and programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) during the spot check conducted last May 2, 2022. Republic Act 11285 or the EEC Act aims to institutionalize energy efficiency and conservation, enhance the continue reading : DSWD gets perfect Energy Efficiency Conservation rating