In an effort to change perspectives and practices on disciplining, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has partnered with an international child group advocate to train caregivers and social workers on Positive Discipline. Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman (2nd from left) and Ms. Anna Lindenforns (center), country director of Save the continue reading : DSWD Signs MOA with Child Group Advocate on Positive Discipline

Assistant Director Delia Bawan of DSWD-NCR welcomes the participants to the Forum on RA 9994 or Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010; leaders of senior citizens groups discuss issues affecting their sector with Congressman Godofredo Arquiza,  representative of the Senior Citizen Party List;  Sama-Bajaus join the Elderly Filipino Week Intergenerational Concert at SM Fairview; the continue reading : Seniors Hold Forum on Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010

Some 6,000 school and day care children in Metro Manila participated in the Children’s Festival of Songs held recently at San Andres Sports Complex, Malate, Manila where they sang songs promoting children’s rights such as ‘Narito Munting Puso’ and ‘Bawat Bata.’ The Festival served as a kick-off event for the 20th National Children’s Month this continue reading : Children’s Festival of Songs Kicks-Off 20th National Children’s Month

The DSWD and DOH contingents led the ‘Walk for Life” parade ushering the Elderly Filipino Week celebration on October 1-7; Assistant Secretary Enrique Tayag of the Department of Health leads the ‘Hataw’ exercise joined by senior citizens; Director Patricia B. Luna expounds on the programs and   services provided by the DSWD and its partner-agencies to continue reading : Seniors join “Walk for Life,” “Hataw” Fitness and Got Talent Competition

The existing program control measures employed by Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) were found to be highly effective to curb corruption, according to a study conducted by a consultation team for the World Bank. Kalahi-CIDSS is one of the anti-poverty programs under the Department of Social Welfare and Development continue reading : KALAHI-CIDSS SYSTEM EFFECTIVE AGAINST CORRUPTION

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently inaugurated the housing project in Barangay Camen, Boston, Davao Oriental for displaced families. The housing project is part of the disaster management and rehabilitation efforts of the DSWD through its Core Shelter Assistance Program (CSAP) to address the shelter needs of displaced families. The CSAP provides continue reading : DSWD INAUGURATES HOUSING PROJECT FOR DISASTER VICTIMS

The Department of Social Welfare and Development, other government agencies,  non-government organizations (NGOs) and senior citizens’ associations will lead the Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) celebration on October 1-7, 2012. The EFW celebration is pursuant to Proclamation No. 470 issued by former President Fidel V. Ramos on September 26, 1994.  The event aims to increase public continue reading : October 1-7 is Elderly Filipino Week

October 1 marks the official start of this year’s National Children’s Month with the theme, “Bright Child ay Siguraduhin, Responsableng Pamamahayag ay Palaganapin”.   The kick-off celebration entitled the Festival of Songs on Child’s Rights will be held at the San Andres Sports Complex, Malate, Manila.  Around 6,000 day care, elementary and high school children from continue reading : FESTIVAL OF SONGS ON CHILD’S RIGHT KICKS OFF THE 20TH NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MONTH

Secretary Dinky Soliman expounds on the free legal assistance for PWDs during the launching of the Committee on Access to Justice and Anti-Discrimination for Persons with Disabilities of the NCDA.   Also in photo are (from left) NCDA Deputy Executive Director Mateo Lee, NCDA Acting Executive Director Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga, DOJ Assistant Chief Counsel Ruben F. Fondevilla continue reading : PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MAY NOW AVAIL OF FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE

In support of the National Family Week Celebration from September 22-30, the DSWD and the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF) will hold a family conference today, September 26, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Buendia Chapel, Dela Costa Street, Makati City. More than 200 family advocates are expected to continue reading : DSWD, National Committee on the Filipino Family HOLD FIRST EVER FAMILY CONFERENCE