The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its regulatory office, the Standards Bureau (SB), recently conducted a training on protocols in handling of complaints against Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs). The training was participated in by DSWD staff from the central and field offices who are directly involved in the registration and continue reading : DSWD conducts training on protocols in handling of complaints against SWDAs

“It is ironic that we at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) keep getting flak from some quarters in the local government units that our services are not accessed by their respective constituencies, but now our efforts to go to far-flung areas to deliver said services are being blocked.” This is the statement continue reading : Mindanao LGU blocks entry of DSWD team bringing assistance to poor communities in Kapalong

“I think we can all agree that to hasten economic growth, the Philippines can benefit from an increased participation of women entrepreneurs.” This was one of the highlights of the keynote address presented by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Emmanuel A. Leyco during the Women in Business Luncheon organized by the continue reading : DSWD OIC Leyco encourages women participation in PH economic growth

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to provide psychosocial services to children who have been exposed to traumatic events to help them cope with the emotional impact of the experience and eventually restore their overall sense of well-being. “The DSWD has center-based and community-based programs and services for children who have continue reading : DSWD ready to provide psychosocial intervention to children survivors of trauma

“Sisikapin natin na ipagpatuloy ang mga aral, ang mga simulain, ang mga paraan ng paglilingkod bayan ng ating Kalihim Judy Taguiwalo (We shall try to continue the morals, principles, and way of public service that Secretary Judy Taguiwalo started),” Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officer-in-charge (OIC) and Undersecretary Emmanuel Leyco vowed during the continue reading : ‘Maagap at Mapagkalingang serbisyo’ to continue under DSWD-OIC Leyco

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to call on the public to take part in efforts to improve the Department’s centers and institutions, specifically the Golden Reception and Action Center for the Elderly and Other Special Cases (GRACES) Home for the Elderly in Bago Bantay, Quezon City. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary continue reading : DSWD continues to call for support in improving facility for abandoned, sickly seniors

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday received a P5 million cash donation from actor Robin Padilla intended for the psychosocial intervention of children who have been affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Marawi City. DSWD Undersecretary for General Administration and Support Services Group, Emmanuel A. Leyco received the donation in continue reading : DSWD receives P5M donation from Robin Padilla for psychological intervention of children affected by Marawi siege

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo urged the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to develop a model for social welfare to ensure that social protection programs are carried out effectively and efficiently. This was the core of Sec. Taguiwalo’s message delivered by Undersecretary Ma. Lourdes Jarabe-Turalde continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo urges ASEAN nations to develop a model for social welfare

Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat – Manobo children in Limulan Village in this Municipality no longer have to cross rivers and trek hills for two hours everyday just to reach school. This is because the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office (FO) in Region XII, has brought them nearer to the school with the construction continue reading : DSWD IP youth shelter in Sultan Kudarat a ‘home away from home’ for Manobo children

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo yesterday presented to the members of the House Committee on Appropriations the proposed budget of the Department for 2018. “Narito ako ngayon sa diwa ng pakikipagkaisa para bumuo ng isang makatarungan, maka-mahirap, at maka-mamamayang budget para sa mamamayang Pilipino (I am here in solidarity to continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo seeks approval for a ‘pro-poor, pro-people’ 2018 DSWD budget