DSWD social workers conduct reach out operations in San Juan City

As part of the continuing Oplan Pag-Abot, social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conduct reach-out operations on Tuesday (October 17) in different areas in San Juan City. The DSWD established a processing center at the San Juan Gymnasium where reached-out families and individuals were interviewed and assessed to determine the continue reading : DSWD social workers conduct reach out operations in San Juan City

DSWD reaches out to family of Negrense OFW killed in Hamas attack in Israel

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-6 (Western Visayas) has condoled and reached out to the bereaved family of Loreta Villarin Alacre, the third overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Cadiz City, Northern Negros, who was killed during the October 7 Hamas attack along the Gaza border in Southern Israel. DSWD continue reading : DSWD reaches out to family of Negrense OFW killed in Hamas attack in Israel

DSWD lauds IRR signing of law giving permanent validity for civil registry documents

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) witnesses the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 11909 or the Permanent Validity of the Certificates of Live Birth, Death and Marriage Act on Monday (October 16) at the Sequioa Hotel in Quezon City. DSWD Undersecretary Adonis Sulit (right), who represented Secretary continue reading : DSWD lauds IRR signing of law giving permanent validity for civil registry documents

DSWD chief welcomes Korean envoy in courtesy visit

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian welcomes South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Lee Sang Hwa, on Monday (October 16) during the latter’s courtesy visit to the Central Office in Quezon City. Joining the ambassador during his meeting with the DSWD chief are First Secretary Lee Jeoung Bin and continue reading : DSWD chief welcomes Korean envoy in courtesy visit

DSWD welcomes EO on Food Stamp Program as gov’t flagship program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes Malacañang’s issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 44, which establishes the WALANG GUTOM 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) as a flagship program of the Marcos Administration. “We in the DSWD are pleased to be the lead agency of this flagship program of President Marcos in achieving continue reading : DSWD welcomes EO on Food Stamp Program as gov’t flagship program

DSWD confers with agencies, partners to identify needs of Socorro group members

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian confers with representatives of different government agencies and other partners to identify programs and services needed by the members of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) in Sitio Kapihan, Socorro, Surigao del Norte on Monday (October 16) at the DSWD Central Office. Joining the meeting continue reading : DSWD confers with agencies, partners to identify needs of Socorro group members

DSWD joins Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week’s plenary sessions

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary and Chief Information Officer Julius Gorospe ( middle) serves as a panelist during the Asia-Pacific Social Protection (APSP) Week’s plenary sessions held from September 26 to 28 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters in Manila. Asst. Sec. Gorospe underscored the importance of inclusive digital financial continue reading : DSWD joins Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week’s plenary sessions

DSWD champions digital payment infra in ADB’s Social Protection Week

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlighted its ongoing efforts to establish a robust digital payment infrastructure that promotes the financial inclusion of beneficiaries in the Asia-Pacific Social Protection (APSP) Week’s plenary sessions held from September 26 to 28 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters in Manila. In a panel discussion about continue reading : DSWD champions digital payment infra in ADB’s Social Protection Week

DSWD continues support for grieving family of 5th-grader slapped by teacher

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office 4-A (Calabarzon Region), continues to render assistance to the family of Francis Jay Gumikib, a Grade 5 student who passed away days after he was reportedly slapped by his teacher in Antipolo City. In his report to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, FO-4A Regional continue reading : DSWD continues support for grieving family of 5th-grader slapped by teacher