DSWD exec leads provision of aid to Maguindanao combatants

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Alan Tanjusay leads the distribution of cash support package to the latest batch of more than 800 combatants in Parang, Maguindanao. The government-funded cash provision is part of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Transformation Program designed by the government and continue reading : DSWD exec leads provision of aid to Maguindanao combatants

DSWD among ‘urban poor champions’ recognized by Urban Poor Commission

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was among the ‘Champions of the Urban Poor’ recognized by the Presidential Commission on Urban Poor (PCUP) during the culminating activity of the Urban Poor Solidarity Week (UPSW) celebration held on December 7 at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel in Quezon City. DSWD Assistant Secretary for International Affairs continue reading : DSWD among ‘urban poor champions’ recognized by Urban Poor Commission

DSWD chief oversees validation of new Food Stamp Program beneficiaries in Metro Manila

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian checks on the ongoing community validation  and scope registration for the 1,450 beneficiaries who will be included in the scale-up implementation of the 2027 Walang Gutom: Food Stamp Program (FSP) in Del Pan, Tondo, Manila on Thursday (December 14). Joining Sec. Gatchalian are DSWD Undersecretary continue reading : DSWD chief oversees validation of new Food Stamp Program beneficiaries in Metro Manila

DSWD chief receives 100K Mcdo ‘Happy Meal’ toys for agency children-beneficiaries

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian receives 100,000 pieces of Happy Meal Toys from McDonald’s Philippines, in partnership with its charity of choice the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), on Thursday (December 14) at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. This initiative is part of the “Share the Light and continue reading : DSWD chief receives 100K Mcdo ‘Happy Meal’ toys for agency children-beneficiaries

DSWD ready to aid poor communities from impact of El Niño

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is committed to assisting and protecting the poor and vulnerable communities from the impacts of the slow onset of the El Niño phenomenon, Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs Irene Dumlao said on Thursday (December 14). “On the part of the DSWD, mayroon naman po tayong mga commitment continue reading : DSWD ready to aid poor communities from impact of El Niño

First batch of DSWD Food Stamp beneficiaries completes nutrition education sessions

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) congratulated the first batch of pilot beneficiaries of the 2027 Walang Gutom: Food Stamp Program (FSP) who were able to finish the fifth and last Nutrition Education Session on Wednesday (December 13) Tondo, Manila. DSWD Undersecretary for Innovations Eduardo Punay and Asst. Secretary for Innovations Atty. Baldr continue reading : First batch of DSWD Food Stamp beneficiaries completes nutrition education sessions

DSWD forges ties with key partners to empower social workers through scholarship grants

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) forged a collaboration with key partners on Wednesday (December 13) that aims to provide further training and education for social services professionals through scholarship grants. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mr. Alberto Aldaba Lim, president of the Aldaba-Lim Foundation, Inc. and continue reading : DSWD forges ties with key partners to empower social workers through scholarship grants

Tara, Basa! beneficiaries in Valenzuela City receive self-adjusting glasses from DSWD

Some 100 grade school student-beneficiaries of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program received free self-adjusting eyeglasses from the St. Luke’s Medical Center Foundation Inc., a key partner of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), at the Malinta Elementary School on Wednesday (December 13). The recipients of the free eyeglasses are part of the 31,234 continue reading : Tara, Basa! beneficiaries in Valenzuela City receive self-adjusting glasses from DSWD

DSWD chief signs MOU with key partners for scholarship program

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian signs on Wednesday (December 13) a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the president of the Aldaba-Lim Foundation, Inc. (ALFI) Mr. Alberto Aldaba Lim and the executive director of the University of the Philippines Social Action and Research for Development Foundation Inc. (UPSARDFI) Prof. Jocelyn T. continue reading : DSWD chief signs MOU with key partners for scholarship program

DSWD, St. Luke’s give free eyeglasses to elementary studes under Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

Student-beneficiaries of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program from Valenzuela City receive their free self-adjustable eyeglasses provided by the St. Luke’s Medical Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), at the Malinta Elementary School on Wednesday (December 13). The provision of eyeglasses is one of the components of the DSWD’s Tara, continue reading : DSWD, St. Luke’s give free eyeglasses to elementary studes under Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program