DSWD has eligibility criteria for AKAP; referral will not guarantee cash aid – DSWD spox

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency spokesperson, reiterated in a radio interview that the agency has set an eligibility criteria in identifying the intended beneficiaries of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). The DSWD spokesperson told a radio interview on Tuesday (February 4)  that would-be AKAP continue reading : DSWD has eligibility criteria for AKAP; referral will not guarantee cash aid – DSWD spox

DSWD now assessing 4Ps members hired-on-the-spot at job fair for eligibility in Php5K cash aid

After being hired on-the-spot at the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair at the Rizal Memorial Stadium last Friday (January 31), 65 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are now undergoing evaluation for eligibility under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). “The 65 beneficiaries were continue reading : DSWD now assessing 4Ps members hired-on-the-spot at job fair for eligibility in Php5K cash aid

Pulse Asia survey shows Pinoys find DSWD programs, services easily accessible

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was pleased with the results of the latest Pulse Asia ‘Ulat ng Bayan’ survey indicating that 57 percent of the total respondents have received the much-needed assistance from the agency. “This is an affirmation of the Department’s continuous effort in improving its service delivery, especially in making continue reading : Pulse Asia survey shows Pinoys find DSWD programs, services easily accessible

DSWD chief thanks South Korea for 4,000 MT rice donation for Kristine-hit families

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian thanked the government of the Republic of Korea for their donation of 4,000 metric tons (MT) of rice for distribution to regions severely-hit by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine. The DSWD chief expressed his gratitude in his message delivered by Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe of continue reading : DSWD chief thanks South Korea for 4,000 MT rice donation for Kristine-hit families

DSWD vows to strengthen efforts to contribute to PBBM admin’s whole-of-nation approach amid ‘good’ survey rating

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is pleased with the results of the Social Weather Stations’ (SWS) Fourth Quarter of 2024 survey, showing 59 percent of adult Filipinos are satisfied with the general performance of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Based on the SWS report, Helping victims of disasters got continue reading : DSWD vows to strengthen efforts to contribute to PBBM admin’s whole-of-nation approach amid ‘good’ survey rating

DSWD chief assures continued support for graduating 4Ps beneficiaries

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured graduating members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) that they will continue to receive assistance from the government to prevent them from sliding back to poverty. “Naatasan kami ng ating mahal na Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr…para masiguro na yung mga 4Ps graduates continue reading : DSWD chief assures continued support for graduating 4Ps beneficiaries

DSWD chief joins SAP Lagdameo, other Cabinet members in ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joined Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Antonio Lagdameo Jr. and other Cabinet officials in providing employment opportunities to 12,000 graduating household-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) during the roll-out of the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ on Friday (January 31) at the Rizal continue reading : DSWD chief joins SAP Lagdameo, other Cabinet members in ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair

Young learners from Barangays Natubleng and Amgaleyguey in Buguias, Benguet, were given an opportunity to begin their educational journey as early as 3 years old after the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) brought its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan—Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program to their barangays. Two child development centers (CDCs) were built in 2017 by the community members with the assistance from DSWD's KALAHI-CIDSS and their local government unit (LGU).

Real Life Stories – DSWD’s KALAHI-CIDSS brings learning closer to young learners in 2 remote villages in Benguet

Recognizing the importance of education in transforming lives, villagers of Barangays Natubleng and Amgaleyguey in Buguias, Benguet worked together to build their own child development centers (CDCs). In 2016, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) brought its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan—Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program to these remote barangays. continue reading : Real Life Stories – DSWD’s KALAHI-CIDSS brings learning closer to young learners in 2 remote villages in Benguet

DSWD chief thanks ADB for support to community-driven PH development projects

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian thanked the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for recognizing the importance of community-driven development (CDD) projects and providing crucial funding support for the most vulnerable communities across the country. Secretary Gatchalian and ADB executives conducted inspections and monitoring visits to two CDD projects in the town continue reading : DSWD chief thanks ADB for support to community-driven PH development projects

DSWD to give cash aid to qualified 4Ps members hired on the spot in ‘Trabaho Para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), will provide additional assistance to qualified Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries who will secure an employment or those who will be hired on the spot during the rollout of the ‘Trabaho Para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair at the Rizal continue reading : DSWD to give cash aid to qualified 4Ps members hired on the spot in ‘Trabaho Para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair