For Eloy who belongs to the Manobo tribe of Sitio Pong-Pong in Talaingod, Davao del Norte, writing his first name on a paper for the first time in his life is a dream come true. But writing his first name on an official document, also for the first time, is a fulfilment of a commitment continue reading : Illiterate tribal leader learns to write name for tribe’s sake

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today clarified that it did not authorize the distribution of registration forms  to recruit beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program during the election season. The clarification came after the Department received reports on the incident that it ordered the distribution of registration papers for Pantawid Pamilya continue reading : “We did not distribute registration forms for Pantawid Pamilya during elections” — DSWD

DSWD Assistant Secretary Teodulo Romo welcoming the participants to the International Day of Families Forum  held recently at the DSWD, Batasan Hills, Quezon City.  Resource persons (from right) Professor Josefina Era, Family and Child Development Specialist, discussed “Trends Impacting Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity,” while Ms. Nory dela Cruz, a Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary and Mrs. continue reading : DSWD forum tackles bridging gaps between generations

The National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF) chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently highlighted the International Day of Families through a forum which tackled bridging the gap between generations. The International Day of Families is celebrated annually every 15th Day of May to reflect the importance of the family continue reading : DSWD forum tackles bridging gaps between generations

The provincial local government unit (PLGU) of Compostela Valley recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the pilot testing of the enhancement of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) at continue reading : Improving governance and community participation a must for development – DSWD

The provincial local government unit (PLGU) of Compostela Valley recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the pilot testing of the enhancement of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) at continue reading : Improving governance and community participation a must for development – DSWD

In support to the observance of the International Day of Families on May 15, the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF) chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, will conduct a forum that highlights the changing dynamics of families. This will be on May 17, 2013 and will carry the theme “Advancing continue reading : DSWD celebrates International Day of Families 2013

Every “kasambahay” (helper/maid) expects significant improvements in her or his living and working conditions following the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10361 entitled “An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers.” Signing the IRR are heads of agencies that are involved in the implementation continue reading : Upholding the rights of maids in the Philippines

The solar-led streetlights serve as deterrent to crimes and “pangayaw” In the remote village of Barangay Sto. Niño in Upper Nanaga, Talaingod, Davao del Norte, residents are already home right after the sun has set.  By 6 pm, the whole village is pitch black with nary a sound. According to villager Antonio Villanueva, this is continue reading : DSWD streetlight project paves way for peace