DSWD, Academe Foundation partner for Pag-abot program

Another partnership is set to boost the initiatives of Pag-abot Program as Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian confers with representatives of the Academe Foundation of the Villavicencio Family led by Executive Director Sachie Reyes on Wednesday (October 16) at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. During the foundation representatives’ continue reading : DSWD, Academe Foundation partner for Pag-abot program

DSWD chief joins launching of AUS-PH Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joins other representatives of the Philippine and Australian governments at the launching of the Australia-Philippine Development Partnership Plan (DPP) 2024-2029 on Thursday (October 17) at the Makati Shangri-La. Under the DPP, Australia’s development partnership with the Philippines will focus on supporting stability as a foundation continue reading : DSWD chief joins launching of AUS-PH Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029

DSWD,  other gov’t agencies give aid to OFWs repatriated from Lebanon

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao is among the government officials who welcomed the 45 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and two minor dependents as they arrived  on Thursday (October 17) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport  (NAIA) Terminal 1 following their repatriation from conflict-torn Lebanon. DSWD social workers were also continue reading : DSWD,  other gov’t agencies give aid to OFWs repatriated from Lebanon

DSWD has policies to insulate agency programs, services from politics – spox

The spokesperson of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated on Thursday (October 17) the agency has policies in place that aim to insulate the agency’s social protection programs from political intervention. “In prior years, mayroon na tayong inilabas na mga panuntunan regarding the insulation of the programs and services of the Department continue reading : DSWD has policies to insulate agency programs, services from politics – spox

DSWD ready to assist repatriated OFWs from Lebanon

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured on Thursday (October 17) that it is ready to assist the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who will be repatriated from Lebanon amid the rising tension in the region. “Meron tayong mga tulong na ipapahatid karagdagan sa ipapamahagi na rin ng Department of Migrant Workers . Sa continue reading : DSWD ready to assist repatriated OFWs from Lebanon

DSWD exec tackles steps to enhance PH’s disaster response in Asia-Pacific Conference

The Philippine government has taken significant steps in enhancing the country’s social protection systems in response to disasters while ensuring that no one is left behind, a senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Wednesday (October 16). DSWD Undersecretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Diana Rose Cajipe said continue reading : DSWD exec tackles steps to enhance PH’s disaster response in Asia-Pacific Conference

DSWD reports latest agency updates on Thursday Media Forum

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao and Field Office MIMAROPA Regional Director Leonardo Reynoso respond to various questions from reporters during the DSWD Thursday Media Forum held on October 17 at the Central Office’s New Press Center in Quezon City. Asst. Secretary Dumlao, who is also the DSWD spokesperson, assured continue reading : DSWD reports latest agency updates on Thursday Media Forum

DSWD exec highlights agency’s anticipatory action initiatives in Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlighted the agency’s key programs and initiatives that use Anticipatory Action (AA) approach during the Dialogue on Intergovernmental Organizations’ Cooperation on AA at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Monday (October 14). “In the Philippines, under the DSWD, we continue reading : DSWD exec highlights agency’s anticipatory action initiatives in Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference

DSWD chief calls for intersectoral efforts to curb hunger on World Food Day

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (October 16) emphasized the importance of engaging various sectors and members of the society in curbing the persistent problem of hunger and malnutrition. “In DSWD, we continue to partner with different agencies to launch programs that will promote proper food nutrition and help continue reading : DSWD chief calls for intersectoral efforts to curb hunger on World Food Day

DSWD affirms 4Ps beneficiaries as priority recipients of agency’s livelihood program 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated that the agency provides a holistic approach to address the needs of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, emphasizing they are also priority recipients of the agency’s livelihood program. “Kasama doon sa holistic approach na ginagawa ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program ay ang pagtingin din continue reading : DSWD affirms 4Ps beneficiaries as priority recipients of agency’s livelihood program