As the nation is set to observe the 32nd National Family Week on September 23 to 27, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead agency of the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF), enjoins Filipinos to celebrate family unity and harmony. “We encourage all Filipino families to bond to strengthen continue reading : DSWD enjoins public to celebrate 32nd National Family Week from Sept 23-27
An official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) affirmed on Thursday (September 20) that the agency has existing protocols in assisting victim-survivors of abuse and qualified human trafficking, including those who were allegedly abused and exploited by Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Statutory Programs Ada continue reading : DSWD affirms existing protocols in assisting abused, trafficked persons referred by authorities in Quiboloy case
“Kami ay naging benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilya. Sa aming pagiging benepisyaryo maraming oportunidad na nagbukas, sinikap naming matuto at in-apply ang aming mga natutunan para may pagbabago ang aming buhay.” Such is how Milca Magcosta, 40, a former grantee of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) described how continue reading : Real Life Stories – Former 4Ps family now runs own meat shop, mini-grocery, food hub
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has incorporated measures to ‘disaster-proof’ its programs and services through the implementation of adaptive and shock responsive social protection systems, an agency official said on Thursday (September 19). “Lagi kasi nating sinasabi na disasters exacerbate the living conditions of the poor, the vulnerable, and the marginalized so continue reading : DSWD continues ‘disaster-proofing’ its programs, servicesl
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has a total of 76 centers and residential care facilities (CRCFs) nationwide which are owned and managed by the agency and catering to all sectors—from children to older persons. “From children sector hanggang doon po sa ating older persons’ sector, kasama po at pinagsisilbihan natin dito sa continue reading : DSWD has care facilities catering to children, women and seniors – DSWD exec
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with representatives of World Bank (WB) on Wednesday (September 18) to discuss lined-up initiatives for social protection under the joint project Beneficiary Fast, Innovative, Responsive, Service Transformation (BFIRST). The meeting revolved on ways to augment the implementation of BFIRST, focusing on the utilization of continue reading : DSWD, World Bank discuss lined-up plans for joint project BFIRST
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian presides over a meeting with representatives of Globe and Gcash operator, G-Xchange, Inc (GXI) on Wednesday (September 18) to discuss strategic solutions targeted at making digital delivery of social protection services accessible to beneficiaries. In collaboration with Globe and GXI, the DSWD aims to raise continue reading : DSWD Chief discusses strategic solutions with Globe, GXI for efficient digital delivery of social services
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes legislative measures which aim to institutionalize the social safety-net program called the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP), an agency official said on Thursday (September 19). “Kung mayroon pong legislative measure na isinusulong sa Kongreso, of course, we welcome that because that would mean additional continue reading : DSWD welcomes House bill institutionalizing AKAP program for near-poor wage earners
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office 8 – Eastern Visayas gave due recognition to the tutors and youth development workers (YDWs) who participated in the implementation of Tara Basa! Tutoring Program in the province of Samar. In a ceremony held on Tuesday (September 17), which served as the culminating activity to continue reading : DSWD Eastern Visayas gives recognition to Tara Basa tutors, youth development workers
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretaries Irene Dumlao and Ada Colico share updates on the agency’s implementation of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) and the Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCF) during the DSWD Thursday Media Forum on September 19 at the DSWD Central Office’s New Press Center in continue reading : DSWD Media Forum tackles safety net programs, residential care facilities
