The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed to continue to support the government’s effort to combat hunger and deliver timely and essential services to the marginalized and disaster-affected families and individuals in fulfillment of its role as member of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger (IATF-ZH). As one of the member-agencies of continue reading : DSWD vows continued support to eradicate hunger
When the whole country was placed under a state of public health emergency due to COVID-19, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries from Barangay Poblacion, Samboan, Cebu were able to find a sustainable source of healthy food during the pandemic through their communal garden. “Naapektuhan sad among panginabuhian ato labi na nga nag-declare og community continue reading : 4Ps families benefit from communal gardening amid pandemic
For 100-year-old Fidela Bondoy, reaching this age is her wealth. She said her secrets to long life are eating vegetables, drinking tea, and praying fervently. Born on April 24, 1921, Lola Fidela continues to enjoy the gift of good life and health with her family. Her prayers for a long life have been answered as continue reading : Centenarian’s Law: More than just giving a cash gift
Maintaining a livelihood amid the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the challenges faced by small Filipino business owners. Due to community quarantine declarations, some businesses which were not providing basic necessities were forced to restrict their operations or temporarily close as part of safety protocols. To help micro and small enterprise owners, the Department of continue reading : DSWD livelihood program helps businesses to rise amid the pandemic
“Gaya ng bagong pisang sisiw para sa akin ay sumasagisag ng pag-asa para sa isang bagong buhay at bagong simula,” Jim, not his real name, a former rebel, said. Gone from home Holding onto the promise of a better life for him and his family, Jim left his home to join the leftist group in continue reading : Livelihood assistance for former rebels: Ending the long years of hiding
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports the move of the government to protect children from COVID-19 through the rollout of vaccination for 5 to 11 years old. As the lead agency in social protection, the DSWD is mandated to protect and promote the rights and best interest of children, among which is continue reading : DSWD supports move to vaccinate children
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, together with Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, led the provision of financial assistance to families affected by Typhoon Odette in the provinces of Cebu and IloIlo on February 2 and 3, respectively. The DSWD and DILG jointly continue reading : DSWD Chief leads distribution of cash aid to Typhoon Odette-affected families in Visayas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide learning opportunities to enhance the skills of its social workers by partnering with the academe and other institutions. In a message delivered during the online launching of the “Post Graduate Diploma on Child Protection cum Case Management for DSWD Social Workers” on January 24, continue reading : DSWD, partners launch post-graduate diploma course for social workers
For the year 2021, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is among the top ten government agencies with high resolution rate on referrals, according to the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Contact Center ng Bayan. The Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) receives complaints, requests for assistance, commendations, suggestions, and inquiries relative to the quality continue reading : DSWD cited as among agencies with high resolution rate of public concerns
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with other members of the Inter-Agency Council Against Child Pornography (IACACP), will lead the celebration of the Safer Internet Day for Children Philippines (SID PH) on February 8. This year’s month-long celebration will center on the theme, “Click, Respect, Connect – CRC Next Level: Ligtas na continue reading : DSWD leads Safer Internet Day for Children 2022
