On behalf of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who is the agency spokesperson, receives the UNTV's Public Service Award during the broadcast station's 20th Anniversary celebration on Tuesday (November 12) in Quezon City.

DSWD receives UNTV’s Public Service Award

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was among the awardees of the UNTV’s Public Service Award for the social protection agency’s “unwavering commitment, dedication, and exemplary service to underprivileged communities.” DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao accepted a plaque of recognition on behalf of the Department during the broadcast station’s 20th Anniversary celebration held continue reading : DSWD receives UNTV’s Public Service Award

DSWD gives cash aid to 53K low-income mall employees in NCR

Over 53,000 low-income and minimum-wage earners employed at the four major malls in Metro Manila received cash assistance through the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-National Capital Region (NCR). The DSWD-NCR distributed the AKAP financial aid at the SM Mall of Asia, continue reading : DSWD gives cash aid to 53K low-income mall employees in NCR

DSWD always ready with food packs, non-food relief items amid series of typhoons

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is always ready to provide family food packs (FFPs) and non-food relief items to concerned local government units (LGUs) which were severely affected by the series of typhoons that hit the country recently. DSWD Secretary Gatchalian said on Tuesday (November 12) the agency’s Disaster Response Management Group continue reading : DSWD always ready with food packs, non-food relief items amid series of typhoons

DSWD chief urges agency personnel to draw inspiration from Christmas Tree lighting

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the traditional Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the DSWD Central Office compound in Quezon City on Monday (November 11). The event marks the start of the agency’s celebration for this year’s Christmas season. During the ceremony, the DSWD chief said the lighting event, although continue reading : DSWD chief urges agency personnel to draw inspiration from Christmas Tree lighting

DSWD distributes cash aid to 17K mall workers

Approximately 17,000 mall employees are expected to receive financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). On Tuesday (November 12), personnel of the DSWD Field Office-National Capital Region (NCR) distributed Php5,000 cash aid to each of the beneficiaries under the AKAP program continue reading : DSWD distributes cash aid to 17K mall workers

DSWD cites strong partnership with Eastern Samar LGU during anniversary

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has cited the local government unit (LGU) of Eastern Samar, headed by Governor Ben Evardone, for the LGU’s active involvement in the successful implementation of the agency’s programs throughout the province. During his speech at the 59th Founding Anniversary of Eastern Samar last November 9, DSWD Undersecretary continue reading : DSWD cites strong partnership with Eastern Samar LGU during anniversary

DSWD enhances inter-field office collab amid series of typhoons

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has activated an inter-field office human resource augmentation program in response to the recent series of typhoons that hit the country. This measure underscores the DSWD’s commitment to the well-being of its frontline personnel, ensuring their continuous and effective disaster response,  according to Disaster Response  Management Group continue reading : DSWD enhances inter-field office collab amid series of typhoons

DSWD continues disaster ops for Marce; rolls out response for Nika

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD)Field Offices (FOs) will continue their disaster operations for the families and individuals affected by Typhoon Marce while at the same time preparing their response efforts for Tropical Cyclone Nika. “To ensure immediate delivery of relief aid particularly to our affected kababayans in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, continue reading : DSWD continues disaster ops for Marce; rolls out response for Nika

PBBM, DSWD chief fly north for cash aid to farmers, fisherfolk affected by ‘Marce’

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr as the Chief Executive flew north to distribute government aid through the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk and their Families (PAFFF) who were affected by Typhoon Marce. In his speech during the aid-giving in the Municipality of Buguey, Cagayan continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief fly north for cash aid to farmers, fisherfolk affected by ‘Marce’

DSWD chief joins PBBM in aid distribution to Marce-hit residents in Cagayan

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian was among the Cabinet officials who joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday (November 10) in the distribution of government assistance to Marce-hit families held at Buguey town in Cagayan province. During the aid-giving, President Marcos led the turn over of Php10 million to continue reading : DSWD chief joins PBBM in aid distribution to Marce-hit residents in Cagayan