Woman-led crab fattening business named as DSWD’s micro-enterprise development model

Luz E. Soriano, a resident of Barangay Manhac, Looc, Romblon, has always dreamed of having a stable source of income to provide better for her family. So, when the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-MIMAROPA introduced a livelihood project in their community in 2015 through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), she participated continue reading : Woman-led crab fattening business named as DSWD’s micro-enterprise development model

DSWD celebrates graduation of drug surrenderers from Ifugao Reflection Camp

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extends its well wishes and support to the first batch of drug surrenderers who graduated from the Ifugao Reflection Camp (IRC) last month at the Ifugao Shrine. “We congratulate the graduates for their persistence to improve their own condition and those of their own families. We congratulate continue reading : DSWD celebrates graduation of drug surrenderers from Ifugao Reflection Camp

“Sec. Taguiwalo should be confirmed because of principled stand against corruption in government” – DSWD Asec. Badoy

“DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo’s firm stance against corruption in government is  directly aligned with that of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s.  She feels just as strongly about it and takes a very principled stand against it.” This was one of the statements of DSWD Assistant Secretary Lorraine T. Badoy in a recent interview with DZRH regarding continue reading : “Sec. Taguiwalo should be confirmed because of principled stand against corruption in government” – DSWD Asec. Badoy

JJWC clarifies proper handling of children involved in drug related offenses

“Children who are alleged to be involved in drug-related offenses should be handled by law enforcement officers in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9344 as amended by R.A. 10630 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act in relation to the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002,” Atty. Tricia Clare A. Oco, Executive Director of the continue reading : JJWC clarifies proper handling of children involved in drug related offenses

DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo welcomes 150 overseas Filipinos from Saudi Arabia anew

Some 150 repatriated overseas Filipinos (OFs) composed of 11 families with 30 members all in all from Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  arrived today at 10 am and were met by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo together with representatives of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE),  Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo welcomes 150 overseas Filipinos from Saudi Arabia anew

“This is a kind of torture” – DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo on postponement of her confirmation

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo was unable to stop expressing her dismay  and disappointment as the Commission on Appointments (CA) once more postponed her confirmation hearing that was slated at 11 today at the Senate. “I am very disappointed by the cancellation of my confirmation hearing. I am willing continue reading : “This is a kind of torture” – DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo on postponement of her confirmation

DSWD enlists support of stakeholders to address plight of street children

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold a stakeholders’ forum today, May 17,  at the Central Office to seek support in addressing the plight of street children in Metro Manila. Joining them will be the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, PhilSeven Foundation, Metrobank Foundation, Lopez Foundation, Villar-Sipag Foundation, Metroworld, Adarna Publishing continue reading : DSWD enlists support of stakeholders to address plight of street children

DSWD seeks to empower families, communities towards drug-free society

As one of the primary agencies responsible for the facilitation of the government’s National Drug Rehabilitation Program (NDRP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to capacitate families as the lead support in the rehabilitation and prevention of drug abuse in the Philippines. The social welfare agency’s field office (FO) in MIMAROPA recently continue reading : DSWD seeks to empower families, communities towards drug-free society

DSWD strengthens capacities of pre-marriage counselor accreditors in field offices

“As social workers, we have to maintain a clear scientific perspective in our approach to pre-marriage counseling services while still being fully aware of our historical and cultural roots as Filipinos.” This was the message of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Institutional Development Group (IDG) Mae Fe Ancheta-Templa to participants of continue reading : DSWD strengthens capacities of pre-marriage counselor accreditors in field offices

DSWD assists more repatriated Overseas Filipinos from Saudi Arabia

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed and assisted more repatriated Overseas Filipinos (OFs) from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) who availed of the 90-day amnesty program of the said country. On May 11,  the DSWD assisted 13 OFs, composed of five mothers, one father, and seven children. On the other hand, continue reading : DSWD assists more repatriated Overseas Filipinos from Saudi Arabia