DSWD Assistant Secretary Jose Antonio R. Hernandez delivers his message at the “IntegriTALK: Let’s Talk about Integrity” event organized by the DSWD-Integrity Management Committee. “Sa paghahatid natin ng maagap at mapagkalingang serbisyo sa ating mga kababayan, sinisikap at sinisigurado rin natin na wala itong bahid ng anumang katiwalian. Corruption has no room in the Department.” continue reading : DSWD ensures truthful, corrupt-free delivery of programs and services
4Ps remains on track with objectives to send children to school, keep them healthy
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) emphasizes that Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is on track with its objectives of sending children to school and keeping them healthy, amid the issue raised by Ibon Foundation that the audit findings on program funds prove that it is ineffective. DSWD explains that 4Ps is part of the continue reading : 4Ps remains on track with objectives to send children to school, keep them healthy
DSWD extends assistance to victims of capsized boats in Guimaras
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office VI, continues to reach out to the survivors and bereaved families of casualties of the three boats that capsized at the Iloilo-Guimaras Strait on August 3, 2019. The FO, in coordination with the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), immediately continue reading : DSWD extends assistance to victims of capsized boats in Guimaras
DSWD to pay tribute to LGU partners, volunteers of Kalahi-CIDSS
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will pay tribute to its partners from the local government units (LGUs) and community volunteers during the conduct of the 3rd National Community Volunteers’ Congress and 5th Bayani Ka! Awards to be held on August 13 to 15, 2019 in Butuan City. The activity is an annual continue reading : DSWD to pay tribute to LGU partners, volunteers of Kalahi-CIDSS
DSWD automates financial transactions
On July 8, 2019, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started automating its internal and external financial transactions through the Budget and Treasury Management System (BTMS) newly-developed by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for better and more efficient government financial management system. BTMS is a representation of the government’s collective thrust continue reading : DSWD automates financial transactions
DSWD cleanses Social Pension list of beneficiaries
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to cleanse its list of beneficiaries of the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens to ensure that only eligible seniors will receive the P500 monthly subsidy provided by the government. The cleansing of the list, through validation of eligible beneficiaries, stemmed from the directive of President continue reading : DSWD cleanses Social Pension list of beneficiaries
DSWD condoles with family of 4Ps beneficiary in rape incident; extends aid
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office Caraga, continues to reach out to the bereaved family of the 17 year-old child-beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from Buenavista, Agusan del Norte who was allegedly raped and murdered on July 26, 2019. The Department immediately responded through the provision of continue reading : DSWD condoles with family of 4Ps beneficiary in rape incident; extends aid
DSWD welcomes delegates from the People’s Republic of China for a learning visit
As the lead agency that implements social protection programs for the poor and vulnerable sectors of society, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed delegates from the People’s Republic of China as they conducted a learning visit on August 7, 2019 at the DSWD Central Office. The delegates are: Ms. Zhang Guangping, Deputy continue reading : DSWD welcomes delegates from the People’s Republic of China for a learning visit
DSWD Turns Over Core Houses to Typhoon-Affected Families in Zambales; Cites Help of AFP in the Completion of Units
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista (leftmost) and former DSWD Field Office III Director Gemma Gabuya (middle) award the Certificate of Ownership to one of the beneficiaries of the core shelter units constructed through the “Kikilos ang Sandatahang Lakas, Aagapay sa Pabahay ng CSAP (KiSLAP ng CSAP).” The Department continue reading : DSWD Turns Over Core Houses to Typhoon-Affected Families in Zambales; Cites Help of AFP in the Completion of Units
DSWD met with COA to clarify alleged double payouts, duplicated names in 4Ps
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted an exit conference with the Commission on Audit (COA) in May 2019 where it presented its actions to resolve the audit findings on the alleged double payments of beneficiaries with duplicated names under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). DSWD reiterates that upon DSWD’s validation, many continue reading : DSWD met with COA to clarify alleged double payouts, duplicated names in 4Ps