The iconic LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer) Rainbow has risen over the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Or at least, for the first time, a rainbow bunting is now hanging in front of the DSWD’s main lobby, signifying the welfare department’s full support for the campaign for LGBTIQ rights and continue reading : DSWD culminates Pride Month Celebration with Forum on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo flies to Lanao del Sur; asks public to report anomalies in release of food packs
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo is now in Saguiran, Lanao del Sur to meet with local executives and look into how the Department can further assist in relief operations for families affected by the ongoing crisis in Marawi City. Sec. Taguiwalo also visited the evacuation centers in the town and continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo flies to Lanao del Sur; asks public to report anomalies in release of food packs
DSWD supports #BidaAngHanda for disaster preparedness
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports the campaign #BidaAngHanda of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as they enjoin the public to participate in the 2nd National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) today at 2:00pm. DSWD will be conducting its own drill in support of the NSED which is timely as continue reading : DSWD supports #BidaAngHanda for disaster preparedness
DSWD sets up tents for Marawi crisis evacuees in Madrasa in Lanao del Norte
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) set up temporary tents to shelter internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently staying in Madrasa Campong in Pantar, Lanao del Norte since the Madrasa will be converted back to classrooms for students learning Arabic lessons after the observance of the Eid’l Fitr. Similar tents are also being set continue reading : DSWD sets up tents for Marawi crisis evacuees in Madrasa in Lanao del Norte
DSWD’s FOI Manual to contribute to department efforts to ensure ‘Serbisyong Walang Puwang Sa Katiwalian’
In recognition of the people’s constitutional right to information, in response to the clamor for transparency in government, and in compliance with the Duterte administration’s policy of full disclosure of its transactions involving public interest under Executive Order (EO) No. 2, Series of 2016, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released its continue reading : DSWD’s FOI Manual to contribute to department efforts to ensure ‘Serbisyong Walang Puwang Sa Katiwalian’
DSWD embraces drug surrenders through Yakap Bayan program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes drug surrenderers back into the fold of society through its Yakap Bayan program. DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo explained during the recently held forum for drug surrenders dubbed “Rehabinasyon” that Yakap Bayan is a rehabilitation and reintegration program for drug surrenderers which is implemented within the continue reading : DSWD embraces drug surrenders through Yakap Bayan program
DSWD completes distribution of shelter assistance to Surigao quake victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has completed the distribution of the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) to families who had been affected by the 6.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Surigao City, Surigao Del Sur and other neighboring towns in February. ESA is the assistance provided to disaster victims whose houses were totally or partially continue reading : DSWD completes distribution of shelter assistance to Surigao quake victims
DSWD cites need for tent city for Marawi crisis evacuees
Due to the prolonged effect of the ongoing siege in Marawi City, the National Response Cluster chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), agreed during a meeting yesterday to look into a longer-term of assessment of the needs of affected citizens, specifically the requirements for the early recovery and rehabilitation of the continue reading : DSWD cites need for tent city for Marawi crisis evacuees
‘Handog ng DSWD Para sa mga Solo Parents’ happening on June 24
In support to the advocacy of solo parents to push for the amendments to RA 8972 or the Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will spearhead the Solo Parents Day celebration dubbed as “Handog ng DSWD Para sa Mga Solo Parents,” this Saturday, June 24, at the continue reading : ‘Handog ng DSWD Para sa mga Solo Parents’ happening on June 24
DSWD convenes Food and Non-food cluster to assess needs of Marawi evacuees
As the lead disaster response agency and head of the Food and Non-Food (FNI) Cluster, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) earlier today convened a meeting at the Emergency Operations Center in Iligan City to discuss additional needs of Filipinos affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Marawi City. The results of the continue reading : DSWD convenes Food and Non-food cluster to assess needs of Marawi evacuees
