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

DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista reports to the people on the accomplishments of the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cluster under the Duterte administration during the Duterte Legacy Summit on May 30 at the PICC in Pasay City.

DSWD chief delivers final report on social development to the Filipinos

As part of the final report of the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cluster (HDPRC) during the Duterte Legacy Summit on May 30-31, Cluster Chair and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista shared the major contributions of the Department to the accomplishments of the current administration on social development. With continue reading : DSWD chief delivers final report on social development to the Filipinos

DSWD readies Transition Plan for incoming management

To ensure the smooth and continued delivery of “Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo”, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) prepared a Transition Handbook for the incoming management of the Department under the new administration. Crafted during a 5-day intensive writeshop, the DSWD Transition Handbook provides a comprehensive overview, discussion on milestone accomplishments, and relevant continue reading : DSWD readies Transition Plan for incoming management

DSWD supports adoption of digital payments

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that it supports the order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on the adoption of digital payments for all government transactions in pursuit of  more efficient and effective delivery of services, as well as expediting its processes. Prior to the signing of Executive Order No. 170, the continue reading : DSWD supports adoption of digital payments

DSWD welcomes signing of Foundling Recognition and Protection Act

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s signing of Republic Act (RA) No. 11767 or the “Foundling Recognition and Protection Act”, which promotes the rights and ensures additional protection for children with unknown facts of birth and parentage. Under the new law, foundlings in the Philippines and in Philippine continue reading : DSWD welcomes signing of Foundling Recognition and Protection Act

DSWD launches Agency Operations Center, other facilities in Western Visayas

In its effort to further improve the delivery of social protection packages to its beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the newly-constructed Agency Operations Center (AOC), Motorpool, and Information Technology Building in Western Visayas. Led by Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista, the recently-inaugurated AOC will provide real-time information that will serve as continue reading : DSWD launches Agency Operations Center, other facilities in Western Visayas

Child participants and representatives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) show copies of the Eroplanong Papel comic book during the online launching of the books promoting children's mental health on May 27, 2022.

DSWD, partners launch books promoting children’s mental health

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), held the online launch of an activity book and a comic book which will help alleviate the mental health risks of the COVID-19 pandemic to children and youth on continue reading : DSWD, partners launch books promoting children’s mental health

Guidelines on discount for online purchases of seniors, persons with disabilities signed – DSWD

The Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) providing senior citizens and persons with disabilities with their mandated discounts on their online purchases was signed on May 6. Ratified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Trade and Industry, National Commission of Senior Citizens, National Council on Disability Affairs, Department of Health, Department of continue reading : Guidelines on discount for online purchases of seniors, persons with disabilities signed – DSWD