DSWD opposes proposals to reinstate death penalty

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today submitted the agency’s position paper on Senate Bill Nos. 04, 42, 185, 187, 368, and 985 which all address the issue of capital punishment in the Philippines. In a position paper submitted to Sen. Richard Gordon who is the chair of the senate continue reading : DSWD opposes proposals to reinstate death penalty

As efforts in Ifugao Reflection Camp continue: Coordination and cooperation needed in the fight against illegal drugs – DSWD Asec. Hernandez

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) efforts to support the Duterte administration’s National Drug Rehabilitation Program (NDRP) were launched earlier last month as DSWD Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns Jose Antonio Hernandez went to the Ifugao region to promote the transformation of surrenderers and former drug users into volunteers, and eventually into advocates continue reading : As efforts in Ifugao Reflection Camp continue: Coordination and cooperation needed in the fight against illegal drugs – DSWD Asec. Hernandez

DSWD brings programs, services closer to drug surrenderers, residents of Marikina

In its continuing effort  to help build stronger communities for drug surrenderers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined  the local government of Marikina City for a medical mission and information caravan  in a subdivision in Barangay Concepcion Uno on Sunday. Organized by Zenaida II Homeowners Association, the medical mission was participated in continue reading : DSWD brings programs, services closer to drug surrenderers, residents of Marikina

DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for inclusive development for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through its support for persons with autism (PWAs) during the kick off celebration of the National Autism Consciousness Week (NACW), led by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP), at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena yesterday. continue reading : DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN

DSWD assures enough relief resources for ‘Bising’

With Tropical Depression Bising entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) guarantees that enough resources are available in the National Resource Operations Center (NROC) and in its field offices (FOs) for the possible impact of this latest weather disturbance to affect the country. Currently, the Department maintains continue reading : DSWD assures enough relief resources for ‘Bising’

DSWD releases guidelines on implementation of Pres. Duterte’s P5,000 financial assistance for ‘Yolanda’ survivors

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released Memorandum Circular No. 3, which provides mechanisms for the distribution of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s financial assistance worth P5,000 to households affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 who have not received the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) from the government up to now. During the continue reading : DSWD releases guidelines on implementation of Pres. Duterte’s P5,000 financial assistance for ‘Yolanda’ survivors

DSWD reports assistance to HTI fire victims

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today shared information that she and the DSWD-Field Office IV-A headed by Regional Director Letty Diokno were able to secure in the last two days regarding the fire at the HTI compound inside the export processing Zone in General Trias, Cavite. “We continue to continue reading : DSWD reports assistance to HTI fire victims

DSWD marks 66th year anniversary, intensifies outreach missions to urban poor communities

As the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) celebrates its 66th Foundation Anniversary, it continues to reinforce Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo (prompt, compassionate service) to the sectors it is mandated to serve by conducting activities which reach out to urban poor communities. True to its 66th year anniversary theme, DSWD@66 May Malasakit, the department’s continue reading : DSWD marks 66th year anniversary, intensifies outreach missions to urban poor communities

Competence of DSWD middle managers vital in achieving agency’s goal of prompt, compassionate public service – Sec. Taguiwalo

In line with the priority of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services and programs to the poor and marginalized sector, the Department held an assessment of the current competencies of 82 DSWD middle managers composed of Division Chiefs, Officers-in-Charge (OICs) and Unit/Section Heads from continue reading : Competence of DSWD middle managers vital in achieving agency’s goal of prompt, compassionate public service – Sec. Taguiwalo

DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo pledges Department’s help to survivors of EPZA fire

Department of  Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo this afternoon went to General Trias in Cavite to see the needs of survivors of the huge factory fire which erupted in the area yesterday afternoon.   The fire was at the House Technology Industries, a company that manufactures pre-fabricated house parts which are exported continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo pledges Department’s help to survivors of EPZA fire