DSWD to partner with Drugstores Association of the Philippines

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with representatives of the Drug Stores Association of the Philippines (DSAP) to start collaboration in providing medical assistance to Filipinos in crisis situations. During the meeting, DSAP discussed to process the acceptance of guarantee letters provided by the DSWD to the beneficiaries of the continue reading : DSWD to partner with Drugstores Association of the Philippines

DSWD chief welcomes MVP Foundation officials

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian receives a children’s book titled ‘Extraordinary Manny’ as a token of appreciation from the officials and representatives of the Manuel V Pangilinan (MVP) Foundation during a meeting at the DSWD Central Office on Wednesday (August 16). #

DSWD chief assures PBBM payout for 4Ps beneficiaries being expedited

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has assured President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr that funds for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) would go to the intended recipients as the Department tries to speed up the reassessment of the 4Ps beneficiaries. In a press briefing in Malacañang on Tuesday (August 15), continue reading : DSWD chief assures PBBM payout for 4Ps beneficiaries being expedited

Youth dev’t workers conduct training sessions for parent-, guardian-beneficiaries of Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

DSWD-trained youth development workers facilitate the training and learning sessions for some 146 parents and guardians of struggling and non-reader Grade 1 learners using the “Nanay-Tatay Teachers” module at the Rosauro Almario Elementary School in Tondo, Manila on Wednesday (August 16). The modules shall serve as a guide for parents and guardians of struggling and continue reading : Youth dev’t workers conduct training sessions for parent-, guardian-beneficiaries of Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

More grade 1 learners given reading lessons under DSWD’s Tara Basa! Tutoring Program

Some 146 struggling and non-reader Grade 1 learners from Rosauro Almario Elementary School in Manila enthusiastically welcomed the 3rd day of the reading sessions conducted by 45 trained college student-tutors of DSWD’s Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program on Wednesday (August 16). The reading sessions started on Monday (August 14.) The Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program is the continue reading : More grade 1 learners given reading lessons under DSWD’s Tara Basa! Tutoring Program

DSWD, WFP conduct Nutrition Education Session for Food Stamp pilot beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), conducted the first Nutrition Education Session for pilot beneficiaries of the WALANG GUTOM 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) in Tondo, Manila on Wednesday (August 16). The learning session was attended by the 50 pilot beneficiaries from Tondo, Manila, who continue reading : DSWD, WFP conduct Nutrition Education Session for Food Stamp pilot beneficiaries

DSWD holds Nutrition Education Session for Food Stamp beneficiaries

Nutritionists of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) explain the basic food group to pilot beneficiaries of the WALANG GUTOM 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) during a nutrition education session held in Tondo, Manila on Wednesday (August 16). After the nutrition session, the 50 pilot beneficiaries were able to purchase nutritious food items continue reading : DSWD holds Nutrition Education Session for Food Stamp beneficiaries

DSWD convenes IACAT members to intensify Oplan Pag-Abot before start of holiday season

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) convened the members of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) on Tuesday (August 15) to intensify the reach-out operations under the DSWD’S Oplan Pag-Abot especially during the upcoming holiday season. In an inter-agency meeting presided over by Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the DSWD chief asked for the full continue reading : DSWD convenes IACAT members to intensify Oplan Pag-Abot before start of holiday season

DSWD calls for registration of senior citizens to NCSC database

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports the ongoing nationwide registration of all senior citizens to the database of the National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC). In support of the current initiative of the NCSC to develop a senior citizen information system, the DSWD encourages its clients and beneficiaries to sign up their continue reading : DSWD calls for registration of senior citizens to NCSC database

DSWD supports DILG’s anti-TIP and VAWC initiative

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the chair of the Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and their Children (IACVAWC), supports the initiatives of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in protecting the victim-survivors of violence committed against women and children and human trafficking. During the National Launching of continue reading : DSWD supports DILG’s anti-TIP and VAWC initiative