The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has helped decrease child labor incidents in the country by ensuring that each beneficiary stays in school. “4Ps is more than just a conditional cash transfer program. It is a vehicle for hope and opportunity. By enabling children to stay continue reading : DSWD’s 4Ps contributes to drop in child labor cases
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) received another batch of logistical support from GCash on Thursday (November 28), which helped deliver 5,100 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) to those affected by the recent typhoon. Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said three 10-wheeler trucks from GCash arrived at the continue reading : DSWD receives more logistical support from GCash
The Munar family from the town of San Mateo in Rizal province shared their inspiring journey in the ninth episode of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) online documentary series, Kwento ng Pag-Asa at Pagbabago (#KPAP). From being selected as beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the Munar family garnered 2nd continue reading : Real Life Stories – The Munar family: Finding strength in adversities
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured on Thursday (November 28) that the agency will continue campaigning against all forms of violence toward children. The DSWD chief stressed the need for collaboration among partners and stakeholders to advocate for more robust measures to protect all children from various forms of abuse. continue reading : DSWD chief vows relentless campaign vs violence on children beyond ‘National Children’s Month’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) honored the achievements of social work-centered agencies and organizations at the 2024 Awarding Ceremony for Outstanding Social Work Agencies (SWAs) and Auxiliary Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) on Thursday (November 28). Undersecretary Denise Florence Bernos-Bragas of the DSWD’s Standards and Capacity Building Group (SCBG) commended the continue reading : DSWD pays tribute to outstanding social work-centered agencies
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held the 2024 Awarding Ceremony for Outstanding Social Welfare Agencies (SWAs) and auxiliary Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) on Thursday (November 28) at the Madison 101 Hotel in Quezon City. Standards and Capacity Building Group (SCBG) Undersecretary Denise Florence Bernos-Bragas led the awarding ceremony for the continue reading : DSWD awards outstanding social welfare and development agencies
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Director Aiza Riz Perez-Mendoza under the Office of the Undersecretary for International Affairs, and Attached and Supervised Agencies (ASAs) and Social Welfare Officer Carol Nuyda share the programs and services of the agency for the victim-survivors of violence against women and their children (VAWC). During the DSWD Thursday continue reading : DSWD Thursday Media Forum tackles reporting process, services for victim-survivors of violence against women, children
A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged the public, particularly survivors of violence against women and children (VAWC), to report instances of abuse to relevant authorities so proper action can be taken. “Marami pong unreported pa rin hanggang ngayon kaya natin tinitibag ang culture of silence ng ating mga continue reading : DSWD urges public to “break the silence” by reporting cases of violence against women
An official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Thursday (November 28) that more than 2,800 individuals in street situations have returned to their homes or places of origin through the agency’s Pag-abot Program. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the DSWD’s spokesperson, said this number represents the majority of the individuals in continue reading : DSWD’s Pag-abot Program reintegrates over 2,800 individuals in street situations
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assisted 12,055 individuals who were victim-survivors of violence against women and their children (VAWC) from 2021 to 2023, a senior social worker of the agency said on Thursday (November 28). “Para sa Republic Act (RA) 9262 or the Anti-VAWC Act of 2004, sinasabi sa batas na ito continue reading : DSWD assists over 12K abused women in 2021-2023
