Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Innovations Edu Punay shares the agency's innovative programs during the celebration of the World Social Work Day led by the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI)-National Capital Region (NCR) at the Amphitheater People's Park in Valenzuela City on Saturday (March 23). Usec. Punay highlighted the agency’s continuous innovation to address the evolving landscape of social work, particularly in the post-pandemic era.

DSWD exec highlights innovative programs at World Social Work Day celebrations

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Innovations Edu Punay highlighted the newest additions to the agency’s menu of social protection programs and services during the celebration of the World Social Work Day at the Amphitheater People’s Park in Valenzuela City on Saturday (March 23). Undersecretary Punay represented DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian during continue reading : DSWD exec highlights innovative programs at World Social Work Day celebrations

Officials and staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) hear the stories of inspirational women with disabilities during the 20th Women with Disabilities Day celebration at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City on Monday (March 25). During the activity, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian pushed for reforms to ensure that women with disabilities are encouraged to advance their rights and to participate in nation building.

DSWD chief calls for more reforms to benefit women with disabilities

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday (March 25) pushed for reforms to ensure that women with disabilities are encouraged to advance their rights and to participate in nation building. “We call on everyone to support disability-specific programs and services to address the targeted needs of women and girls with continue reading : DSWD chief calls for more reforms to benefit women with disabilities

DSWD joins advocacy walk, supports fight vs. illegal drugs

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) personnel participate in the ‘Lakad Kontra Droga, Bida Tayong Lahat’ at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City on Saturday (March 23) as a demonstration of their support to the fight against the scourge of illegal drugs. The DSWD is a member of the Inter-Agency continue reading : DSWD joins advocacy walk, supports fight vs. illegal drugs

DSWD holds forum promoting safe spaces, women empowerment

As part of the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) this March, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held a two-day online and face-to-face forum on women empowerment at the DSWD Central Office Auditorium in Quezon City on March 19 and 20. The “#HerSpace is a Safe Place” forum aims to advocate and promote continue reading : DSWD holds forum promoting safe spaces, women empowerment

DSWD joins 1st Quarter nationwide quake drill

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) personnel gather at a designated earthquake evacuation site during the First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill 2024 at the DSWD Central Office on Monday (March 25). As the Vice-Chair for Disaster Response Pillar of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the DSWD is one with continue reading : DSWD joins 1st Quarter nationwide quake drill

DSWD social workers attend forum promoting social work profession on World Social Work Day

Social workers from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other allied organizations attended a forum promoting the development of the social work profession at the DSWD Central Office Auditorium in Quezon City on Wednesday (March 20). The event, which was organized by the DSWD Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau (SWIDB) and the continue reading : DSWD social workers attend forum promoting social work profession on World Social Work Day

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian (left) is warmly welcomed by ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Chairperson and Lao PDR’s Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket at the 31st ASCC Council Meeting and Related Meetings held in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR on March 23-24. The gathering served as a platform for ASEAN member states to deliberate strategic directions aimed at fostering a responsive, inclusive, and sustainable ASEAN community.

DSWD Sec. Gatchalian helps shape ASEAN’s future at 31st ASCC Council Meeting

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian participated in the 31st ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting and Related Meetings, held at Luang Prabang, Lao PDR on March 23-24. The gathering served as a platform for ASEAN member states to deliberate strategic directions aimed at fostering a responsive, inclusive, and sustainable ASEAN continue reading : DSWD Sec. Gatchalian helps shape ASEAN’s future at 31st ASCC Council Meeting

DSWD distributes livelihood grants to 482 typhoon-hit families in Ilocos Sur

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for Specialized Programs Florentino Loyola Jr. leads the distribution of livelihood settlement grants to 482 Typhoon Egay-affected families at the St Joseph Institute Gymnasium in Candon City, Ilocos Sur on Friday (March 22, 2024) The DSWD will conduct another round of payout in April to complete continue reading : DSWD distributes livelihood grants to 482 typhoon-hit families in Ilocos Sur

DSWD’s Solidarity Walk spotlights gender equality, women empowerment

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with partner-agencies, on Friday (March 22) held a Solidarity Walk for the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration along Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City to highlight and show support for gender equality and women empowerment. “Ngayong buwan ng Marso ay ginugunita natin ang Buwan ng mga Kababaihan continue reading : DSWD’s Solidarity Walk spotlights gender equality, women empowerment

DSWD official explores AFP’s program for deradicalization, reintegration of ex-rebels

DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) Alan A. Tanjusay on Thursday (March 21) met with officials of the 1st Infantry Division (1ID) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to discuss their peace and development programs in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. The meeting is part of DSWD’s continuing efforts to improve continue reading : DSWD official explores AFP’s program for deradicalization, reintegration of ex-rebels