DSWD chief wants immediate digitalization of social protection programs

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian highlighted the importance of digitalization of social protection programs during the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) high-level panel discussion for the Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week (APSP) on Tuesday (September 26). “Digitalization is something that the President wants. It is something that the time is calling for, continue reading : DSWD chief wants immediate digitalization of social protection programs

DSWD Chief joins Asian Development Bank high-level discussion

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday (September 26) shared his insights on social protection and the changing socio-economic landscape during the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) high-level panel discussion for the Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week (APSP). Other panelists who joined Sec. Gatchalian during the session were Mr. Yusuf Khan, Secretary continue reading : DSWD Chief joins Asian Development Bank high-level discussion

DSWD welcomes nomination of Asec. Garcia for 2022 Presidential Gawad CES Award

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes the nomination of Assistant Secretary Arnel B. Garcia for the 2022 Presidential Gawad Career Executive Service (CES) Award. The Gawad CES Award is a prestigious recognition that aims to honor and promote performance excellence in public service, particularly celebrating exceptional achievements by civil servants in executive continue reading : DSWD welcomes nomination of Asec. Garcia for 2022 Presidential Gawad CES Award

PBBM leads rice distribution to 4Ps households in Manila

In its continuing efforts to address food security in the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the distribution of premium quality rice to the beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on Tuesday (September 26). DSWD Undersecretary for Operations Group Monina Josefina Romualdez assisted President Marcos continue reading : PBBM leads rice distribution to 4Ps households in Manila

DSWD distributes Php221 M in AICS to 98K clients in Bagong Pilipinas service caravan kick-off

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed a total of Php 221,066,400 to 98,092 clients under the DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) during the Bagong Pilipinas service caravan kick-off in four provinces over the weekend. The 98,092 AICS beneficiaries were part of the 322,689 beneficiaries registered in the portal of continue reading : DSWD distributes Php221 M in AICS to 98K clients in Bagong Pilipinas service caravan kick-off

DSWD to start SLP-cash aid payout to sari-sari store owners hit by rice price cap

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)-cash assistance to sari-sari store owners, who are experiencing losses due to the rice price ceiling, starting on Tuesday (September 26). According to Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Group Romel Lopez, who is also the DSWD spokesperson, the Department continue reading : DSWD to start SLP-cash aid payout to sari-sari store owners hit by rice price cap

DSWD FO-12 distributes over 1k food packs to flood-hit village in Maguindanao del Sur

Disaster response teams of the Department Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-12 (SOCCSKSARGEN)  deliver relief aid to communities affected by flooding incidents in Datu Anggal Midtimbang  in Maguindanao del Sur over the weekend (September 23 and 24). The FO-12 personnel distributed more than 1,000 family food  packs (FFPs) to the affected families.

DSWD assures readiness of disaster facilities in Cagayan Valley

In line with the priority of the Marcos administration to ensure swift response during disasters and calamities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is currently evaluating the readiness of its disaster response facilities in various regions across the country. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian has directed Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) Maria Isabel continue reading : DSWD assures readiness of disaster facilities in Cagayan Valley

Celyn shares her inspiring story to fellow beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilpino Program (4Ps) during a gathering of parent-beneficiaries.

Former 4Ps mom and ‘breast friends’ are breastfeeding advocates

Empowering women and inspiring the community are some of Jocelyn “Celyn” Llano-Sagubo’s remarkable characteristics as a successful business partner, advocate, mother, and former beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). According to Celyn, engaging with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is one of the most continue reading : Former 4Ps mom and ‘breast friends’ are breastfeeding advocates