DSWD execs share insights during Millennium Challenge Corporation Country Mission to PH

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) shared their insights during the conduct of a round table interview that was part of the United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation’s (MCC) Country Mission to the Philippines on March 21. Serving as key resource speakers were Undersecretary for Operations Group Monina Josefina Romualdez, Assistant Secretary continue reading : DSWD execs share insights during Millennium Challenge Corporation Country Mission to PH

DSWD, dev’t partners conduct 4Ps review mission in Cordillera

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), other government agencies, and development partners conducted the 15th Joint Review Mission Field Visit in Baguio City, and in the towns of Tuba and Tublay in Benguet from March 12 to 15 to assess the progress of the DSWD’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and continue reading : DSWD, dev’t partners conduct 4Ps review mission in Cordillera

DSWD: P5-M worth of community projects in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental to benefit 3,956 families

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday (March 27) said that 3,956 households will benefit from the Php5 million worth of community-based sub-projects it has recently turned over to various barangays in Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental under the agency’s Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) – continue reading : DSWD: P5-M worth of community projects in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental to benefit 3,956 families

DSWD officials pay courtesy visit to Lanao del Sur governor

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) Alan Tanjusay and Field Office-10 (Northern Mindanao) Assistant Regional Director for Administration Salmah Basher pay a courtesy visit to Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Adiong at the Provincial Capitol Complex in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur on March 20. The continue reading : DSWD officials pay courtesy visit to Lanao del Sur governor

DSWD ready to provide ‘necessary’ assistance on ‘Semana Santa’

Disaster management and response teams of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and all its 16 Field Offices (FOs) will remain on standby for any incident that may arise requiring immediate assistance from the agency during the country’s observance of the Holy Week or ‘Semana Santa.’ “Under the directive of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, continue reading : DSWD ready to provide ‘necessary’ assistance on ‘Semana Santa’

(First photo) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officials led by Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Alan Tanjusay engage former members of the Dawlah Islamiyah in a dialogue held in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur from March 19 to 20. Usec. Tanjusay said the series of field visits and dialogues with ex-members of the non-state armed group are part of DSWD’s continuing efforts to enhance the case management strategy for peace and development. (Second Photo) DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Alan Tanjusay hands over financial aid to an ex-member of Dawlah Islamiyah through the agency’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, during a dialogue held in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur from March 19 to 20. Usec. Tanjusay said the Marawi City dialogue was the third leg of the DSWD’s benchmarking study on former combatants of non-state armed groups to improve its case management strategy for peace and development.

DSWD execs hold dialogue with ex-Dawlah Islamiyah members to improve peace and development programs

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officials led by Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) Alan Tanjusay has conducted a dialogue with former members of the Dawlah Islamiyah in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur from March 19 to 20 as part of their efforts to improve the agency’s peace and development programs. continue reading : DSWD execs hold dialogue with ex-Dawlah Islamiyah members to improve peace and development programs

Social workers take center stage on World Social Work Day celeb in NCR

Social workers from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other agencies in the National Capital Region (NCR) gather at the Amphitheater People’s Park in Valenzuela City on Saturday (March 23) to celebrate World Social Work Day. The event which carried the theme, “Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change” was led by continue reading : Social workers take center stage on World Social Work Day celeb in NCR

DSWD starts distribution of livelihood grants to 3K typhoon-hit families in Ilocos Sur

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already started the release of livelihood assistance settlement grants (LSG) to around 3,000 Typhoon Egay-affected families in Ilocos Sur, an agency official said on Tuesday (March 26). According to Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group Irene Dumlao, the ceremonial payout of Php4.8 million worth livelihood continue reading : DSWD starts distribution of livelihood grants to 3K typhoon-hit families in Ilocos Sur

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Innovations Edu Punay shares the agency's innovative programs during the celebration of the World Social Work Day led by the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI)-National Capital Region (NCR) at the Amphitheater People's Park in Valenzuela City on Saturday (March 23). Usec. Punay highlighted the agency’s continuous innovation to address the evolving landscape of social work, particularly in the post-pandemic era.

DSWD exec highlights innovative programs at World Social Work Day celebrations

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Innovations Edu Punay highlighted the newest additions to the agency’s menu of social protection programs and services during the celebration of the World Social Work Day at the Amphitheater People’s Park in Valenzuela City on Saturday (March 23). Undersecretary Punay represented DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian during continue reading : DSWD exec highlights innovative programs at World Social Work Day celebrations

Officials and staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) hear the stories of inspirational women with disabilities during the 20th Women with Disabilities Day celebration at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City on Monday (March 25). During the activity, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian pushed for reforms to ensure that women with disabilities are encouraged to advance their rights and to participate in nation building.

DSWD chief calls for more reforms to benefit women with disabilities

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday (March 25) pushed for reforms to ensure that women with disabilities are encouraged to advance their rights and to participate in nation building. “We call on everyone to support disability-specific programs and services to address the targeted needs of women and girls with continue reading : DSWD chief calls for more reforms to benefit women with disabilities