DSWD’s digital transformation a game-changer

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is making significant strides toward digital transformation, which Secretary Rex Gatchalian describes as “game changer.” “We are committed to leveraging the latest technologies to deliver better and more efficient services to the Filipino people,” Secretary Gatchalian said. “This digital transformation initiative will enable us to become a continue reading : DSWD’s digital transformation a game-changer

Filipinos urged to unite to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation

The government, the private sector and everyday citizens must unite and work together in order to protect the Filipino children from the grave threat of online sexual abuse and exploitation. This was the main call Thursday (May 18) during the official launch of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act No. 11930, also continue reading : Filipinos urged to unite to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation

DSWD, DOJ sign IRR of Anti-online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Act

As the lead agencies of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian (second from left) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (second from right), sign the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 11930 or the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation continue reading : DSWD, DOJ sign IRR of Anti-online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Act

DSWD continues payout for cash-for-work beneficiaries in Oriental Mindoro

In its continuing efforts to assist the oil spill-affected residents of Oriental Mindoro, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office MIMAROPA, is conducting Wednesday (May 17) simultaneous payout activities for its Cash-for-Work (CFW) program for those who lost their sources of income due to the massive oil spill. Around 8,179 continue reading : DSWD continues payout for cash-for-work beneficiaries in Oriental Mindoro

DSWD pioneers digital transformation in government agencies

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is pioneering a digital transformation that will enable providers of social protection services to use state-of-the-art digital public infrastructure (DPI) technologies. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the agency is undergoing a significant overhaul of its information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, processes and workforce to enhance its continue reading : DSWD pioneers digital transformation in government agencies

Sec. Gatchalian confirmed by CA

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (photo 1, 5th from left) beams as he joins the members of the Commission on Appointments (CA) after his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development was confirmed by the CA in plenary earlier this afternoon, May 16.

Addressing hunger and malnutrition, DSWD priority – Sec. Gatchalian

Newly-confirmed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday emphasized that it is high time for the government to increase the budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) to ensure that its goal of addressing hunger and malnutrition in the country is attained. “Iyong masabi lang na may feeding program pero continue reading : Addressing hunger and malnutrition, DSWD priority – Sec. Gatchalian

’Listahanan’ to end this year with CBMS implementation in 2024 – Sec. Gatchalian

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Tuesday (May 16) that the ‘Listahanan’ poverty database program will end this year with the full implementation of Republic Act No. 11315 or the Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Act beginning 2024. The newly-confirmed DSWD Secretary made this known during the Committee on continue reading : ’Listahanan’ to end this year with CBMS implementation in 2024 – Sec. Gatchalian

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian responds to questions from members of the Commission on Appointments’ Committee on Labor, Social Welfare and Migrant Workers early today, May 16. He would later get the endorsement for the confirmation of his ad interim appointment before the CA plenary.

DSWD Secretary Gatchalian breezes through CA confirmation

(UPDATED) The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday (May 16) confirmed former Valenzuela City Congressman Rex Gatchalian as secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in speedy proceedings as members of the Commission of Appointments (CA) found him highly qualified for the post. The confirmation hearing on Secretary Gatchalian’s nomination took less continue reading : DSWD Secretary Gatchalian breezes through CA confirmation

Mr. Johnny Adjaro Sr., together with his family on stage, delivers his message after being awarded as the Natatanging Pamilyang Pilipino (NPP) Grand Winner during the National Awarding for the National Search for the NPP 2022 on October 10, 2022 at the DSWD Central Office.

DSWD cites Filipino families during International Day of Families

In its continuing efforts to promote and strengthen family unity and relationship, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as Chair of the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF), led the Filipino nation in joining families worldwide to celebrate the International Day of Families (IDF) today, May 15. This year’s celebration highlights the continue reading : DSWD cites Filipino families during International Day of Families