DSWD chief tours USAID, WFP officials at NROC

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian tours officials of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and World Food Programme (WFP) – Philippines at the National Resource Operations Center (NROC) in Pasay City on Thursday (February 22). The DSWD chief explained to Deputy Assistant Administrator for Asia (DAA) Sara Borodin continue reading : DSWD chief tours USAID, WFP officials at NROC

DSWD explores ties with USAID to enhance disaster response capability in Mindanao 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has taken a proactive approach to enhance the agency’s disaster response capability in Mindanao through a potential partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian discussed the possible collaboration with USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Asia (DAA) Sara Borodin and USAID continue reading : DSWD explores ties with USAID to enhance disaster response capability in Mindanao 

DSWD’s livelihood program benefits over 3.3 million beneficiaries since 2011

More than 3.3 million beneficiaries have been assisted by the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) since it was first implemented in 2011 through the provision of capital seed fund for microenterprises and employment assistance, an agency official said on Thursday (February 22). “Ang SLP ay isang capability continue reading : DSWD’s livelihood program benefits over 3.3 million beneficiaries since 2011

PBBM receptive to DSWD chief’s proposal to include First 1000 day-grant in 4Ps

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr is open to the proposal of adding a First 1000 day-grant for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries who are pregnant, nursing, or those with two-year old children as part of efforts to address malnutrition and stunting in the country, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian continue reading : PBBM receptive to DSWD chief’s proposal to include First 1000 day-grant in 4Ps

DSWD exec underscores PH efforts to break cycle of poverty in UN conference

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Operations Monina Josefina Romualdez explains the Philippine government’s efforts to break the cycle of poverty through a whole-of-government approach at the 62nd Session of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) Commission for Social Development (CSocD62) at the UN Headquarters in New continue reading : DSWD exec underscores PH efforts to break cycle of poverty in UN conference

DSWD No. 1 in public satisfaction rating among government agencies

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed on Thursday (February 22) the results of the fourth quarter Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey wherein the DSWD  topped the public satisfaction rating among government agencies. The TNM survey was conducted by the OCTA Research from December 10 to 14, 2023. The survey showed the DSWD continue reading : DSWD No. 1 in public satisfaction rating among government agencies

DSWD chief visits agency Field Office in CALABARZON

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary (DSWD) Rex Gatchalian visits DSWD Field Office CALABARZON in Alabang, Muntinlupa on February 21 (Wednesday) and was welcomed by Regional Director Barry Chua. In his message, Secretary Gatchalian thanked the personnel of FO CALABRARZON for their selfless dedication and service to clients, beneficiaries and partners. A short open continue reading : DSWD chief visits agency Field Office in CALABARZON

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led by Undersecretary Alan Tanjusay and the provincial government of Lanao Del Norte led by Gov. Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo meet to discuss the implementation of peace and development initiatives in the province on February 14.

DSWD, Lanao del Norte LGU reaffirm partnership on peace, development programs

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the provincial government of Lanao Del Norte have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance the peace and development initiatives in the province during a meeting on February 14 at the provincial capitol. DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Alan Tanjusay and  Lanao del continue reading : DSWD, Lanao del Norte LGU reaffirm partnership on peace, development programs

DSWD execs join First Lady’s ‘LAB 4 All’ rollout in Pampanga

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) join First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos in bringing free medical consultations, medicines, and other health services to the residents of Barangay Nabuclod, in Floridablanca, Pampanga on Tuesday (February 20). Joining the First Lady in the LAB for All event are Undersecretary for Operations Group Monina Josefina continue reading : DSWD execs join First Lady’s ‘LAB 4 All’ rollout in Pampanga

DSWD chief says Community-Based Monitoring System provides updated, more responsive list of poor households

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday (February 20) underscored the significance of the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) in providing an updated and more responsive list of individuals living in poverty which can be used as an effective targeting mechanism for the agency’s various social protection services. “It’s a very continue reading : DSWD chief says Community-Based Monitoring System provides updated, more responsive list of poor households