DSWD chief joins PBBM’s visit to fire-hit families in Isla Puting Bato in Tondo

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Saturday (November 30) joins President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr in a visit to fire-hit families from Isla Puting Bato who are currently staying at the evacuation center in Delpan in Tondo, Manila. Secretary Gatchalian assisted President Marcos as the chief executive went around the continue reading : DSWD chief joins PBBM’s visit to fire-hit families in Isla Puting Bato in Tondo

DSWD celebrates Social Welfare Week; spotlights role of social workers in nation-building

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is celebrating this year’s Social Welfare Week through a mix of traditional and digital activities that aim to spotlight the crucial role of social workers in nation-building. In a memorandum issued by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the Department will observe the week-long celebration from November 25 to continue reading : DSWD celebrates Social Welfare Week; spotlights role of social workers in nation-building

DSWD’s Nat’l Training School for Boys celebrates 55th anniversary

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Training School for Boys (NTSB) celebrated its 55th Founding Anniversary on Friday (November 29). The NTSB is a residential care facility managed by the DSWD Field Office CALABARZON. It provides protection and parental care to children in conflict with the law (CICLs) to help them through rehabilitation in continue reading : DSWD’s Nat’l Training School for Boys celebrates 55th anniversary

DSWD, JJWC thank partners for successful 13th JJWeek celebration

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Asst. Secretary for International Affairs and Attached and Supervised Agencies (ASAs) Elaine Fallarcuna and Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) Executive Director Atty. Tricia Clare Oco thanked the national government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders for supporting the 13th Juvenile Justice and continue reading : DSWD, JJWC thank partners for successful 13th JJWeek celebration

DSWD execs rally support for juvenile justice and welfare

Senior officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) enjoined the public on Friday (November 29) to support the amended Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA) which caters to the interest of children in conflict with the law. In her message to partners during the culminating event of the 13th Juvenile Justice and Welfare continue reading : DSWD execs rally support for juvenile justice and welfare

49 DSWD social workers finish post-graduate course in child protection

Forty-nine social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), and the National Authority for Child Care (NACC), two of the DSWD’s attached agencies, received their Post-Graduate Diploma in Child Protection on Friday (November 29). Through the scholarship grants provided by the United Nations Children’s continue reading : 49 DSWD social workers finish post-graduate course in child protection

DSWD’s 4Ps contributes to drop in child labor cases

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has helped decrease child labor incidents in the country by ensuring that each beneficiary stays in school. “4Ps is more than just a conditional cash transfer program. It is a vehicle for hope and opportunity. By enabling children to stay continue reading : DSWD’s 4Ps contributes to drop in child labor cases

DSWD receives more logistical support from GCash

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) received another batch of logistical support from GCash on Thursday (November 28), which helped deliver 5,100 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) to those affected by the recent typhoon. Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said three 10-wheeler trucks from GCash arrived at the continue reading : DSWD receives more logistical support from GCash

Lysel Munar, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), looks forward to their family's exit from 4Ps next year. The Munar family bagged second place in the Provincial Search for the Huwarang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino in Rizal 2024, proving how the 4Ps helped them provide their children with a better future.

Real Life Stories – The Munar family: Finding strength in adversities

The Munar family from the town of San Mateo in Rizal province shared their inspiring journey in the ninth episode of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) online documentary series, Kwento ng Pag-Asa at Pagbabago (#KPAP). From being selected as beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the Munar family garnered 2nd continue reading : Real Life Stories – The Munar family: Finding strength in adversities

DSWD chief vows relentless campaign vs violence on children beyond ‘National Children’s Month’

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured on Thursday (November 28) that the agency will continue campaigning against all forms of violence toward children. The DSWD chief stressed the need for collaboration among partners and stakeholders to advocate for more robust measures to protect all children from various forms of abuse. continue reading : DSWD chief vows relentless campaign vs violence on children beyond ‘National Children’s Month’