DSWD chief, Army 7th ID officials discuss dev’t, security concerns for Central Luzon

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and officials of the Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division discuss the regional development and security concerns for Central Luzon during an executive conference held on Monday (April 29) at the Silid Heneral Llanera, 7ID Headquarters in Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. As the continue reading : DSWD chief, Army 7th ID officials discuss dev’t, security concerns for Central Luzon

DSWD chief gets arrival honors from Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian is welcomed by the Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division (7ID) on Monday (April 29) through a company arrival ceremony at the 7ID Headquarters in Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. Col. Rodrigo Mariñas, MNSA (INF) of the Office of Division Inspector General led the continue reading : DSWD chief gets arrival honors from Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division

DSWD holds KALAHI-CIDSS Summit

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), conducted the 2024 National Summit with the theme, “TINDIG: Standing up for KALAHI-CIDSS and championing our communities” to over 1,000 members of the Regional Program Management Offices (RPMOs) and Area Coordinating Teams (ACTs) in continue reading : DSWD holds KALAHI-CIDSS Summit

Projects LAWA, BINHI beneficiaries build water harvesting system in Quezon town

Some 166 residents of Patnanungan, Quezon have started building their water harvesting systems and gardening projects under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished). “With Project LAWA at BINHI, we want to strengthen the adaptive capabilities of continue reading : Projects LAWA, BINHI beneficiaries build water harvesting system in Quezon town

DSWD chief 2nd top-performing PBBM Cabinet member in latest RPMD survey

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian is the second top-performing cabinet official under the Marcos administration in the latest “Boses ng Bayan” survey conducted by the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD). “On behalf of Secretary Rex Gatchalian and the whole DSWD, we would like to extend our gratitude to the continue reading : DSWD chief 2nd top-performing PBBM Cabinet member in latest RPMD survey

Photo 1: Margie tends to her organic garden planted with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. This serves as one of their sources of income. Photo 2: Margie proudly accompanies her second child, Florissa, during the latter's graduation ceremony.

Real Life Stories – 4Ps couple reaps benefits of Family Development Sessions

Margie Estenor, a resident of Ginatilan, Cebu, attests to the significant impact of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on her family’s well-being and their understanding of children’s rights. Through the monthly Family Development Sessions (FDS), Margie and her husband, Virgilio, gained valuable insights into effective family management continue reading : Real Life Stories – 4Ps couple reaps benefits of Family Development Sessions

DSWD lauds PBBM’s directive to empower COS, JO workers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has lauded the recent directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance the opportunities for Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) workers in order for them to secure permanent positions within the government. “The DSWD extends its full support to this endeavor to ensure continue reading : DSWD lauds PBBM’s directive to empower COS, JO workers

DSWD honors ‘unsung heroes’ of community-driven dev’t program

To honor the unsung heroes of its community-driven development (CDD) program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), on Friday (April 26) held an awarding ceremony in Mandaue City, Cebu to recognize the dedication and hard work rendered by Regional Program Management continue reading : DSWD honors ‘unsung heroes’ of community-driven dev’t program

DSWD supports govt’s intensified efforts vs child sexual abuse, exploitation

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combat sexual abuse and exploitation of children following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify the government’s efforts in addressing the issue. “We recognize the urgency of the President’s call, and we are fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being continue reading : DSWD supports govt’s intensified efforts vs child sexual abuse, exploitation

DSWD to strengthen inter-agency efforts for Expanded Solo Parents’ Act

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian will convene the Inter-Agency Coordinating and Monitoring Committee (IACMC) to ensure the immediate enforcement of Republic Act (RA) 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents’ Welfare Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). “Ang importante yung mga ibang ahensya na nandoon sa dapat naatasang gumawa continue reading : DSWD to strengthen inter-agency efforts for Expanded Solo Parents’ Act