As the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide relief assistance to some 217,841 families, as of January 7, from Regions XI and CARAGA who were affected by typhoon ‘Pablo,’ it also encourages the public to participate in the “Text to Help” campaign to raise more funds for the continuing relief and continue reading : Text to Help ‘Pablo’ Victims continues

The NEDA Board, chaired by President Benigno C. Aquino III, approved the National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP) last January 18.  Five other projects, including the construction of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax) and the connection road of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) were also given a green light by the continue reading : National Community-Driven Development Program a Go, Says PNoy

Amid continuous relief operations for victims of typhoon ‘Pablo’ in Region XI, the Department of Social Welfare and Development also has its hands full as it attends to the needs of 10,318 families with 39,938 persons affected by floodings due to continuous heavy rains since January 20. The affected areas are Davao City; Kapalong and continue reading : DSWD Assists LGUs Affected by Flooding in Regions XI, XII

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports the initiatives of the House of Representatives to pursue legislation to address the problem of prostitution and to shift the criminalization from the victims and direct it to the persons who control and profit from the trade. The Anti-Prostitution Bill will decriminalize persons exploited in prostitution, continue reading : DSWD supports decriminalization of prostitution

To protect the women and children and cater to their special needs during disasters, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), launched the first women-friendly space in Davao Region. The women-friendly space will serve as a safe ‘haven’ for women. It is open to all continue reading : DSWD Opens Women-Friendly Space for Typhoon ‘Pablo’ Victims

Seventy-two year-old Teodora Tan, known as Ka Doring, knew just how badly her community needed clean water. Residents in Barangay Matuyatuya in Torrijos, Marinduque had to pay PhP 35 for a drum of water, a price that the villagers who are steeped in poverty can ill afford. “Kagustuhan ko po talaga magkatubig ang barangay. Talaga continue reading : Love for Village spurs elderly woman to endure heavy work

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman recently expressed commendation to local and foreign donors for their tremendous support to the victims of typhoon ‘Pablo.’  “Your overwhelming support and generosity will go a long way in helping the victims and survivors begin life anew.  We are very greatful to those who offered their material, financial, continue reading : DSWD lauds local and foreign donors

DSWD Undersecretary Parisya H. Taradji (right) leads PWDs while crossing the symbolic  pedestrian crossing along MMDA grounds in Makati City for pedestrians with disabilities during the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.   To ensure equal access and safety on the road of persons with disabilities (PWDs), the government through the Department continue reading : PWD-friendly pedestrian crossing launched formally in Makati City

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) strongly supports House Bill No. 2377, otherwise known as “Youth Drug Abuse Resistance Education and Prevention Program (Y-DARE) Act” that will equip young people with adequate knowledge, attitude, and discipline in keeping their schools drug free. “Drug abuse appears to be the cause of many serious social, continue reading : DSWD supports House Bill on strengthening fight against illegal drug in schools

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the local government of Rosario, Cavite recently led the groundbreaking for the first infrastructure project worth PhP2.5M in the municipality using the community-driven development approach (CDD). The CDD is a poverty alleviation strategy that puts power back in the hands of the people by giving them continue reading : First Urban Community-Driven Development Projects Launched in Cavite