In its continued effort to reach out to the different Indigenous Peoples (IP) groups in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with different non-government organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs), participated in the 10th Mangyan Day, an annual gathering of leaders and members of the organization of the seven continue reading : DSWD supports Mangyans’ campaign to protect ancestral domain, cultural independence
Brand new classrooms await students of Davao del Sur school
In time for this year’s school opening in June, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) turned over this month a concrete high school building to Barangay Manual, in Kibalawan, Davao Del Sur, constructed through the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS). Kalahi-CIDSS is one of the core continue reading : Brand new classrooms await students of Davao del Sur school
DSWD Sec. Judy Taguiwalo prepares for May 3 Senate Confirmation Hearing by first thanking supporters
In a press conference this morning in Quezon City, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo thanked all Filipinos who have supported and continue to support her in her work in the DSWD. She said that she is “inspired and encouraged” by their support and “continuously guided” alternately by their appeals continue reading : DSWD Sec. Judy Taguiwalo prepares for May 3 Senate Confirmation Hearing by first thanking supporters
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo to speak at Labor Day Rally in Liwasang Bonifacio
In a May 1 message, Sec. Taguiwalo said that May 1 is in honor of the Philippine labor movement and all the contributions that workers have made and continue to make for the country. “As we all continue to protect our workers’ hard-earned labor rights and campaign for others such as the right to enjoy continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo to speak at Labor Day Rally in Liwasang Bonifacio
DSWD disaster teams on alert status following 7.2 magnitude quake
Following today’s activation of the Response Cluster of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as head of the cluster, has ordered the Quick Response Teams of DSWD-Field Offices in Regions IX, X, XI, XII, and CARAGA which were hit by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake to be continue reading : DSWD disaster teams on alert status following 7.2 magnitude quake
DSWD Sec. Judy Taguiwalo’s statement on the 10th anniversary of activist Jonas Burgos’ abduction and continuing disappearance
“My thoughts, prayers, and compassion go out to the family of activist Jonas Burgos on this day that marks the 10th year of his disappearance. There is no measuring the grief and outrage all human rights advocates feel in complete sympathy with Jonas’ mother Mrs. Editha Burgos and the rest of their family. The last continue reading : DSWD Sec. Judy Taguiwalo’s statement on the 10th anniversary of activist Jonas Burgos’ abduction and continuing disappearance
DSWD provides livelihood support to fishermen in Davao Oriental
In an effort to help poor families become self-sufficient, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide them livelihood support through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Last week, the DSWD through its Field Office (FO) in Region XI provided 21 fishing boats and fishing accessories to poor families in the coastal barangays continue reading : DSWD provides livelihood support to fishermen in Davao Oriental
DSWD signs agreement with Lumad for access to social services
In a milestone development for the Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) sector, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the PASAKA Confederation of Lumad Organizations represented by Chairperson Kerlan D. Fanagel for the provision of social services to the Lumad community in Mindanao. Under the continue reading : DSWD signs agreement with Lumad for access to social services
DSWD encourages solo parents to avail of programs, services offered by the Department
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Malou Turalde-Jarabe encouraged solo parents from urban poor communities to avail of the programs and services being implemented by the Department, such as Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) and Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation, among others during the Solo Parents Day celebration at the Quezon City Hall continue reading : DSWD encourages solo parents to avail of programs, services offered by the Department
Champion the cause of children with disabilities and help empower them –DSWD
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today expressed her full support for the organizers and delegates of the 18th Kamp Pag-asa 2017, a camping activity for children with disabilities in Davao City which began last April 18 and is holding its closing program today. It is organized by the City continue reading : Champion the cause of children with disabilities and help empower them –DSWD
