In recognition of their valuable contributions in the delivery of the programs and services of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Bautista led the awarding of the Salamat Po Awards to the uniformed officers of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City continue reading : DSWD recognizes contributions of uniformed personnel in promoting social protection
A bold move Under the leadership of former Undersecretary Aimee Torrefrancia Neri (Usec Neri), she expressed that the goal is to make the Filipino people feel DSWD’s presence. She made it a point that DSWD should reach out, and not the other way around. In turn, her proactive approach effected changes that streamlined DSWD’s processes continue reading : A Woman Leader: Spearheading Change
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public of its readiness to assist local government units (LGUs) affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano, adding that it has enough resources to support disaster operations in the province of Batangas and neighboring areas. As part of its mandate, the DSWD will provide continue reading : DSWD ready to assist LGUs affected by Taal Volcano eruption
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated its appeal to the public to report cases of child trafficking, including the facilitation of illegal adoption of children in various social media sites. The DSWD encouraged the public to strictly uphold the rights and protection of children by ensuring that they will be provided with continue reading : DSWD reiterates call to report child trafficking cases
In time for the upcoming national and local elections, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista led the signing of a tripartite memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año represented by Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, and Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairperson Saidamen B. continue reading : DSWD, DILG, COMELEC sign agreement to insulate 4Ps, other social services from politics
A quote from Jyoti Khan, a woman leadership and change enthusiast, states, “A truly empowered woman uplifts and adds value to the lives of other people, starting with herself.” Verde Jalimao, a program-beneficiary of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the Department of Social Welfare and continue reading : Woman-volunteer facilitates positive changes in the community
Adjudged as an institution belonging to the Performance Governance System (PGS) Movers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) PGS journey was featured in the 25th Governance Boot Camp Basic Class recently organized by the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA), Inc. ISA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to empowering public institutions in continue reading : DSWD shares transformative governance journey as PGS Mover
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with City Government of Butuan Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada for the construction of the Mindanao Disaster Resource Center (MDRC) on March 22. The Agreement highlighted the establishment of a new disaster resource center which can store a continue reading : DSWD inks deal with Butuan City LGU for new disaster resource center
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) affirmed that it will continue to deliver its programs and services to address the needs of poor, vulnerable, and marginalized Filipinos amid the election period. This after the Commission on Election (COMELEC) granted the Department’s petition for the exemption of its routine and normal expenses from the continue reading : DSWD affirms continued service and program delivery amid election period
The strongest governments on earth cannot clean up pollution by themselves. They must rely on each ordinary person, like you and me, on our choices, and on our will.” — Chai Jing, journalist & environmental activist. Supportive to this goal of preserving and caring for the environment, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as a continue reading : DSWD’s climate change mitigation project produces beautiful eco-brick wall
