As part of of its efforts to uphold transparent and efficient public service, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted a consultation dialogue last week with members of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and representatives of media groups on the Department’s 2018 proposed budget. The consultation dialogue is in line with the Department’s  Open continue reading : DSWD holds national consultation with stakeholders for 2018 budget preparation

Cabucgayan, Biliran – This summer, visit this destination area which is reclaiming its spot as one of the top tourist attractions in this island province  as it reopened to visitors. Thanks to beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who helped carry out the rehabilitation of this mangrove continue reading : DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries help rehabilitate famous mangrove destination in Biliran town

“We have to build strength from within. In DSWD, what we need apart from the strong will and commitment to fight corruption is to put up strong internal controls and accountability mechanisms which can help us to carry out our mission to provide prompt and compassionate service.” Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary continue reading : DSWD upholds truthful, corrupt-free service through ‘Project Ignite Integrity’

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) once again showed its solidarity to the struggles of recruited cane cutters or sacadas from Mindanao who were tricked to work in Hacienda Luisita under inhumane conditions. DSWD Assistant Secretary Lorraine Marie T. Badoy conveyed her support to the sacadas during a media blogger’s forum organized by continue reading : DSWD expresses solidarity with sacadas anew

Following the continuing skirmishes between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the New People’s Army (NPA) in Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vows to continue to monitor the situation of the 93 families displaced by the armed conflict. The families have now returned to their homes, continue reading : Armed conflict evacuees in Agusan del Norte town return home, DSWD continues to monitor situation

In its continuing effort to address  the needs of street dwellers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Social Technology Bureau (STB)  and Field Office-National Capital Region (NCR) organized a workshop participated in by some 60 non-government organization (NGO) representatives from Metro Manila yesterday  to discuss and improve strategies and programs for continue reading : DSWD, NGOs enhance partnership for more responsive programs for street dwellers

Such is the goal of the National Drug Rehabilitation Program (NDRP) of the government, according to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns Jose Antonio Hernandez, who heads the agency’s  anti-drug campaign. “We, at the DSWD, envision that the previous cancers of our society will be able to change their continue reading : From drug dependents to community leaders

With an aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and sporting culture in the ASEAN region, as well as to drumbeat the upcoming 29th Southeast Asian Games and the 9th ASEAN Para Games, the second leg of the #RisingTogether Baton Run was held in Manila last Sunday, 12 March 2017 following its successful launch in Bandar Seri Begawan, continue reading : DSWD, other government agencies, join the Manila Leg of the #RisingTogether Baton Run for the 2017 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to commit support services to former drug users who have surrendered and undergone rehabilitation. The DSWD, through its Field Office in Region VIII, has committed to provide livelihood assistance to 37 drug surrenderers  from Leyte to help them start anew and bounce back to being active continue reading : DSWD vows livelihood support to former drug dependents