Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Secretary Aleli Dulce B. Bawagan is slated to read the Philippines’ Country Paper to the 55th Session of the United Nations Commission on Social Development in New York. The proceedings will be from Feb. 1-10, 2017 in New York and the continue reading : DSWD official speaks to UN Assembly on Social Development in New York
DSWD explains process of assistance provision to Filipinos being deported from Sabah
Through its Field Office IX’s Processing Center for Displaced Persons (PCDP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be providing services for around 7,000 undocumented Filipinos in Sabah, Malaysia scheduled to be repatriated starting this February. Along with other agencies, the DSWD will provide services for the Filipinos – men, women, and children continue reading : DSWD explains process of assistance provision to Filipinos being deported from Sabah
DSWD reports circumstances that led to the spoilage of donations from Belgium
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today reported to the Filipino people the circumstances that led to the spoilage of the contents of at least 12 container vans of donations from Filipinos in Belgium and Belgian citizens for the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda. The goods were donated and arrived in the Philippines in continue reading : DSWD reports circumstances that led to the spoilage of donations from Belgium
DSWD reinforces prompt, compassionate service on its 66th anniversary
As the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) enters another milestone in public service, it vows to continue delivering “Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo,” to the sectors it is mandated to serve. This was the message of Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo as the Department celebrates its 66th foundation anniversary with the theme, “DSWD@66: May Malasakit” continue reading : DSWD reinforces prompt, compassionate service on its 66th anniversary
DSWD maintains coordination with LGUs in CDO, CARAGA as heavy rains bring flooding anew
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Offices (FOs) X and CARAGA maintain their close coordination with concerned local government units (LGUs) as heavy rains brought by a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and tail end of a cold front resulting in massive flooding have hit several areas anew in both regions over the continue reading : DSWD maintains coordination with LGUs in CDO, CARAGA as heavy rains bring flooding anew
DSWD preparing measures to assist 7,000 Filipino migrant workers to be deported from Malaysia in February
“The safety and security of Filipino migrant workers will be protected. We will exert all efforts to ensure this.” This was the statement of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo as reports have come in that Sabah will begin to deport illegal immigrants from the Philippines in the thousands using continue reading : DSWD preparing measures to assist 7,000 Filipino migrant workers to be deported from Malaysia in February
DSWD, MetroBank Foundation hold simultaneous Chinese New Year gift giving to poor families in selected areas nationwide
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined Metrobank Foundation and the George Ty (GT) Foundation in the kick-off activity of the Bags of Blessing Project which was simultaneously held this morning in various areas around the country. The Bags of Blessing Project aims to distribute 10,000 continue reading : DSWD, MetroBank Foundation hold simultaneous Chinese New Year gift giving to poor families in selected areas nationwide
DSWD conducts pilot activity for reintegration of drug surrenderers in the community
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in coordination with the local government unit (LGU) of Talisay, Batangas led yesterday the conduct of “Linis Bayan,” a pilot activity for drug surrenderers. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns and the Department’s focal person for the anti-drug campaign Jose Antonio Hernandez spearheaded the activity, together with continue reading : DSWD conducts pilot activity for reintegration of drug surrenderers in the community
DSWD assists Sacadas victimized by illegal recruiters, tricked to work in Hacienda Luisita
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide assistance to Sacadas or migratory sugar workers recruited to work in Hacienda Luisita by Greenhand Labor Service Cooperative Agrikulto Inc., and Central Azucarera de Tarlac. Based on reports given to the DSWD, some 1,000 Sacadas have been recruited to work in Hacienda Luisita since continue reading : DSWD assists Sacadas victimized by illegal recruiters, tricked to work in Hacienda Luisita
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo joins Pres. Duterte, other cabinet officials in Tacloban to inspect housing project for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
Tacloban City, Leyte – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo joined President Rodrigo R. Duterte and other cabinet officials here yesterday to inspect the New Hope Village, a permanent housing project by the National Housing Authority (NHA) located at Barangay Sta. Elena for Supertyphoon Yolanda survivors. Other cabinet officials present during continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo joins Pres. Duterte, other cabinet officials in Tacloban to inspect housing project for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
