Tara, Basa! kids, parents, student-tutors  mark completion of 20-week session

Collegiate student-tutors, parents and grade schooler participants of the Tara Basa! Tutoring Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) gather for a simple recognition day on Saturday (November 25) at the Cembo Elementary School in Makati City. Organized by the student- tutors from the University of Makati, the gathering marks the completion continue reading : Tara, Basa! kids, parents, student-tutors  mark completion of 20-week session

DSWD extends cash aid to families with damaged houses in SOCCSKSARGEN

Some 250 families from various communities in SOCCSKSARGEN region with partially and totally damaged houses from the 6.8 magnitude earthquake, which hit some parts of Mindanao, received on November 23 Php10,000 each as financial aid  under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The continue reading : DSWD extends cash aid to families with damaged houses in SOCCSKSARGEN

DSWD thanks Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council, partners for successful 12th JJWeek celebration

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) commended its attached agency, the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), for the successful conduct of the week-long celebration of the 12th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness Week (JJWeek) on Friday (November 24) at the Prince Hotel in Ermita, Manila. DSWD Undersecretary for continue reading : DSWD thanks Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council, partners for successful 12th JJWeek celebration

DSWD extends Php37.2M worth of aid to shear line-affected families in Eastern Visayas

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Friday (November 24) that the agency has already provided more than Php37.2 million worth of aid to the families and individuals affected by the flooding and landslide incidents brought by the Shear Line and Low-Pressure Area (LPA) in the Eastern Visayas region. “Our Field Office continue reading : DSWD extends Php37.2M worth of aid to shear line-affected families in Eastern Visayas

Juvenile Justice Council successfully concludes JJWeek celebration

The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), successfully concluded its week-long celebration of the 12th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness Week (JJWeek) on Friday (November 24) at the Prince Hotel in Ermita, Manila. Representing the DSWD in the culminating event was Undersecretary for continue reading : Juvenile Justice Council successfully concludes JJWeek celebration

DSWD lauds PBBM’s amnesty proclamation

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday (November 24) lauded Malacanang’s granting of amnesty to both active and former rebels belonging to various ideologies and political persuasions as this is another step forward in attaining peace and development. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., through a series of proclamations, has granted amnesty to continue reading : DSWD lauds PBBM’s amnesty proclamation

DSWD chief leads distribution of food packs in Northern Samar

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday (November 24) personally hands over 1,100 family food packs (FFPs) to families from Barangay Polangi, Catarman in Northern Samar who have been affected by the flooding incidents brought by the Shearline and Low Pressure Area (LPA) in the province. Joining the DSWD chief continue reading : DSWD chief leads distribution of food packs in Northern Samar

DSWD sends 1,521 food packs to fisherfolk in 2 CamSur towns

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-5 (Bicol Region) sends on Thursday (November 23) some 1,521 family food packs (FFPs) to fisherfolk in Mercedes and Sipocot towns in Camarines Sur who were affected by the weather disturbance  in the area. One box of FFP consists of 6 kilograms of rice, canned goods, coffee, continue reading : DSWD sends 1,521 food packs to fisherfolk in 2 CamSur towns

DSWD Bicol region hands over relief aid to Catanduanes fisherfolk

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 (Bicol) led by Regional Director Norman Laurio distributes on Friday (November 24) some 159 family food packs (FFPs) to fisherfolk  from the coastal communities of Baras and Bato towns in Catanduanes who were affected by heavy rains and floods due to a continue reading : DSWD Bicol region hands over relief aid to Catanduanes fisherfolk

Graduation photo of Alexis Gervacio Sumbe, a former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) monitored child and one of the board top notchers in the 2023 Licensure Examination for Fisheries Professionals.

Former 4Ps monitored child, Top 5 in Fisheries Professionals Licensure Exam

In the quiet coastal village of Barangay Tumarbong, Roxas, Palawan, a story of inspiration and triumph has unfolded in the household of Alexis Gervacio Sumbe, 24, a former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) monitored child. Alexis is the second child of Mylene and Alexander Sumbe, simple hardworking fisherfolk who dreamt of giving their children a continue reading : Former 4Ps monitored child, Top 5 in Fisheries Professionals Licensure Exam