DSWD to intensify promotion of e-regulatory services

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has developed communication strategies to promote the digitalization and streamlining of the agency’s regulatory services. Through the recently held meeting and workshop, the Department crafted strategic plans to effectively communicate the benefits of the DSWD HELPS platform, or the Harmonized Electronic License and Permit System, to its continue reading : DSWD to intensify promotion of e-regulatory services

DSWD, OPAPRU chiefs explore ways to strengthen case management for ex-rebels

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr. meet on Friday (May 17) to discuss strategies that will improve the aftercare case management and deradicalization of non-state armed groups and former rebels. Aside from discussions on aftercare continue reading : DSWD, OPAPRU chiefs explore ways to strengthen case management for ex-rebels

DSWD Academy, CWC conclude pilot training for mainstreaming children’s rights for LGUs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its newly established Academy, in collaboration with the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), successfully concluded the pilot training workshop on mainstreaming children’s rights in local governance from May 13 to 16 at the UP-University Hotel in Diliman, Quezon City. About 40 members of the continue reading : DSWD Academy, CWC conclude pilot training for mainstreaming children’s rights for LGUs

Real life stories – Former 4Ps monitored child pays it forward as program’s municipal link

In this coastal town of Divilacan in the province of Isabela, producing professionals and white-collar workers among the locals was once a far-fetched dream. However, the stories of 13 former monitored children of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who have graduated from college are slowly turning the tide for this second class municipality in continue reading : Real life stories – Former 4Ps monitored child pays it forward as program’s municipal link

DSWD joins First Lady’s ‘LAB for ALL’ in Misamis Oriental

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-10 (Northern  Mindanao) is among the agencies that participated in the LAB for ALL project of First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos in El Salvador town in Misamis Oriental on Thursday (May16). The DSWD Field Office 10 distributed financial assistance and family food packs to some 1,500 residents continue reading : DSWD joins First Lady’s ‘LAB for ALL’ in Misamis Oriental

DSWD execs briefed on IRR of Government Procurement Reform Act

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) participate in the executive briefing on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184, otherwise known as, Government Procurement Reform Act, with Department of Budget and Management (DBM)-Procurement Service Executive Director Atty Dennis Santiago as resource person. The briefing session on Thursday (May continue reading : DSWD execs briefed on IRR of Government Procurement Reform Act

PBBM, DSWD chief lead aid distribution in Region 10

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joins President Ferdinand Marcos Jr as he leads the distribution of presidential assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Iligan City on Thursday (May 16). In his brief message, Secretary Gatchalian told the beneficiaries and residents of Iligan City that they are assured of help under continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief lead aid distribution in Region 10

DSWD exec attends House Committee hearing on Food Stamp Program

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for Innovations Baldr H. Bringas attended the hearing of the House Committee on Social Services to discuss the approval of the consolidated proposals for the institutionalization of the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) held at the House of Representatives (HOR) on Tuesday (May 14). continue reading : DSWD exec attends House Committee hearing on Food Stamp Program

DSWD chief joins PBBM, top gov’t execs in aid giving for Region 10 farmers, fisherfolk

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr during his visit to Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro in Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) on Thursday (May 16) to extend various government assistance to identified farmers, fisherfolk, and family beneficiaries from the region. The DSWD led by Secretary continue reading : DSWD chief joins PBBM, top gov’t execs in aid giving for Region 10 farmers, fisherfolk

DSWD exec leads PH delegation to extremist reintegration forum in Singapore

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Arnel Garcia leads the Philippine delegation to a forum aimed at understanding the reintegration process of violent extremists in their respective communities held in Singapore from May 14 to 15. With the theme, “Conundrum of Reintegration: Understanding the Dynamics of continue reading : DSWD exec leads PH delegation to extremist reintegration forum in Singapore