DSWD continues to provide augmentation support to LGUs affected by LPA

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide augmentation support to localities in Visayas and Mindanao affected by a low pressure area (LPA). According to the February 22, 2023 report of the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC), the DSWD augmented over P8.1 million worth of food and non-food items continue reading : DSWD continues to provide augmentation support to LGUs affected by LPA

GEDSI Training 2021 Proceedings

Training-Workshop on Gender Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Mainstreaming 23-26 November 2021, Via Google Meet Platform For downloadable file, please click here: https://old.dswd.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GEDSI-Training-2021-Proceedings.pdf

DSWD-Miriam College Center for Strategic Research (MCCSR)

Miriam College Center for Strategic Research (MCCSR) Assessing the Organizational Responsiveness and Service Delivery of Local Government Units (LGUs) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) amidst the Community Quarantine due to the COVID-19 Pandemic March 22, 2021 For downloadable file, please click here: https://old.dswd.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Final-Report-DSWD-MCCSR_cover_v2-1-1.pdf

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Vilma Cabrera, as the Philippine Senior Officials Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (SOMSWD) Leader, chairs the ASEAN Inter-Sectoral Consultation to enhance the Regional Guidance on Strengthening the Role of Social Work and the wider Social Service Workforce in Health and the Justice System via online platform.

DSWD, ASEAN representatives conclude Regional Inter-Sectoral Consultation to strengthen roles of social workers, wider social service workforce

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the focal agency representing the Philippines in the ASEAN Sectoral Body on Social Welfare and Development, hosted the virtual consultation in cooperation with the ASEAN Social Work Consortium, the ASEAN Secretariat and with the support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) East Asia and Pacific Regional continue reading : DSWD, ASEAN representatives conclude Regional Inter-Sectoral Consultation to strengthen roles of social workers, wider social service workforce

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian greets the residents affected by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake at the financial assistance payout venue in Compostela Municipal Gym in Davao de Oro.

Secretary Gatchalian leads aid distribution in Davao de Oro

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, joined by officials and personnel of DSWD Field Office XI, distributed aid to families affected by the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit Davao de Oro on February 1, 2023. On Monday, February 20, 2023 the DSWD provided financial assistance to 490 beneficiaries at the Municipal continue reading : Secretary Gatchalian leads aid distribution in Davao de Oro

Secretary Gatchalian to go after text scammers targeting senior citizens

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian gave a stern warning against scammers who spread text messages about ‘unclaimed’ cash aid to target vulnerable sectors such as senior citizens. “We will make sure to prosecute you to the fullest extent ng batas kaya ‘wag na kayong magkakamali na mahuli namin kayo (of continue reading : Secretary Gatchalian to go after text scammers targeting senior citizens

DSWD continues augmentation of relief aid to localities affected by Trough of LPA 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its resource augmentation to assist local government units (LGUs) in their relief operations to families affected by the Trough of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) that brought heavy rains in the Visayas and Mindanao Regions. Currently, the DSWD has already provided more than ₱1.8 million worth of continue reading : DSWD continues augmentation of relief aid to localities affected by Trough of LPA 

DSWD’s Yakap Bayan Program helps former drug surrenderer find redemption

Fifty-three-year-old Jungie, a resident of Barbaza, Antique, openly confessed to getting involved with illegal drugs, which eventually resulted in his painful separation and estrangement from his family. Jungie used to work as a public utility vehicle (PUV) driver, and a loving husband to Joy and caring father to  two boys and one girl.  His only continue reading : DSWD’s Yakap Bayan Program helps former drug surrenderer find redemption

DSWD disaster teams immediately activated after magnitude 6 quake in Masbate

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) immediately activated the Quick Response Teams (QRT) of DSWD Field Office V after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolted some areas in Masbate, at around 2 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Likewise, the DSWD promptly coordinated with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) and continue reading : DSWD disaster teams immediately activated after magnitude 6 quake in Masbate