Poor Filipino households in DSWD’s Listahanan 3 priority for Philhealth benefits

Filipino households who were identified as poor in the third cycle of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) or Listahanan 3 will soon be prioritized to receive comprehensive health care services from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian officially signed the continue reading : Poor Filipino households in DSWD’s Listahanan 3 priority for Philhealth benefits

DSWD, PhilHealth sign Listahanan 3 data sharing agreement for UHC law

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma, represented by Member Management Group Vice President Lemuel T. Untalan, sign on Wednesday (October 4) the Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) granting PhilHealth access to DSWD’s list of poor households. Under the continue reading : DSWD, PhilHealth sign Listahanan 3 data sharing agreement for UHC law

DSWD, World Bank hold wrap-up meeting for the Kalahi-CIDSS 16th ISM

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and partners from the World Bank, led by Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand Dr. Ndiamé Diop, attended the wrap up session for the 16th Implementation Support Mission (ISM) for the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services continue reading : DSWD, World Bank hold wrap-up meeting for the Kalahi-CIDSS 16th ISM

PBBM, DSWD chief distribute premium rice to 4Ps households in Taguig City

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, distributes premium quality rice to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Taguig City on Wednesday (October 4). Around 1,000 sacks of premium rice confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) were handed over by President continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief distribute premium rice to 4Ps households in Taguig City

More than 19k sari-sari stores, micro rice retailers receive DSWD’s SLP-cash aid

More than 19,000 sari-sari store owners and micro rice retailers across the country have so far received the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)-cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). As of October 2, the DSWD has distributed a total of Php 286.26 million in SLP cash aid to some 19,084 beneficiaries, who continue reading : More than 19k sari-sari stores, micro rice retailers receive DSWD’s SLP-cash aid

CSC awards DSWD for top Contact Center ng Bayan performance

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on October 2 (Monday) awarded the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with a certificate of recognition for having the highest resolution rates on complaints coursed through CSC’s Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB). CSC Public Assistance and Information Office Director Maria Luisa Agamata conferred the award which was received by continue reading : CSC awards DSWD for top Contact Center ng Bayan performance

DSWD condoles, assists bereaved family of 5th Grader allegedly slapped by teacher

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its deepest condolences to the family of Francis Jay Gumikib, a Grade 5 student from Antipolo City who died 11 days after he was allegedly slapped by his teacher. In his report to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Regional Director for Calabarzon (DSWD Field Office 4A) Barry continue reading : DSWD condoles, assists bereaved family of 5th Grader allegedly slapped by teacher

DSWD continues SLP-cash aid for sari-sari stores, micro rice retailers

More sari-sari store owners and micro rice retailers are receiving cash aid from the government as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to distribute the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)-cash assistance to the sector affected by the rice price ceiling across the country. The DSWD is conducting simultaneous payouts in the Cagayan Valley continue reading : DSWD continues SLP-cash aid for sari-sari stores, micro rice retailers

DSWD supports launching of PH’s 5-year plan of action for senior citizens

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has expressed its full support for the launching of the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens 2023-2028 (PPASC 2023-2028), which seeks to address the evolving needs and challenges faced by the country’s elderly population. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs Irene B. Dumlao represented Secretary Rex continue reading : DSWD supports launching of PH’s 5-year plan of action for senior citizens

DSWD joins celebration of Elderly Filipino Week 2023

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sets up a one-day wellness fair on Monday (October 2) at the DSWD Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City as part of the celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week 2023. The services offered at the fair include massage therapy, eye check-up, eyeglasses, and baked goods. Employees also continue reading : DSWD joins celebration of Elderly Filipino Week 2023