Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joins President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr in the 100th year birthday celebration of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on February 14 (Wednesday) in Malacanang Palace. Turning 100 years old, Secretary Enrile is now one of the centenarians in the country being honored by continue reading : DSWD chief joins PBBM in Secretary JPE’s 100th year birthday celebration
The current mode of providing rice subsidy through cash grants using the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) cash card is a more practical and efficient means both for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the 4Ps beneficiaries, an agency official said on Wednesday (February 14). “We have to be honest din po continue reading : Cash grants for rice more practical, efficient for DSWD, 4Ps members – Spox
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlighted its flagship social protection programs during the technical discussion of the Philippine study tour of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection (MLSP) of the government of Mongolia. In her message, DSWD Undersecretary for National Household Targeting System (NHTS) and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Vilma continue reading : DSWD highlights agency’s flagship programs in Mongolian study tour to PH
The Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) was designed for those classified in the “near poor” segment in order to prevent their spiraling down below the poverty line, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Wednesday (February 14). The DSWD chief said this “near poor” segment include minimum continue reading : AKAP program designed as safety net for ‘near poor’ minimum wage earners
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday (February 13) welcomed questions by senators on the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP which is funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2024. DSWD Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said the agency respects the power of the purse by continue reading : DSWD duty-bound to implement GAA provisions faithfully – DSWD exec
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established its peace and development program as part of the agency’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Bangsamoro, a senior DSWD official said last February 10. “The DSWD continue reading : DSWD levels up commitment to peace process in Bangsamoro
Families affected by recent fire incidents in the different regions in the country have been assisted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in line with its mandate to serve families and individuals in difficult circumstances, the agency spokesperson said on Tuesday (February 13). DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said continue reading : DSWD aids fire-hit families in various regions in collab with concerned LGUs
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has directed social workers who are aptly called “Angels in Red Vests” to continue consoling and assisting that families of the survivors in the February 6 landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro. Special attention was given by social workers to the 3-year-old girl who was continue reading : DSWD chief orders ‘Angels in Red Vests’ to conduct grief counselling for bereaved families in Maco, Davao de Oro
Some 370 individuals who are in crisis situation were given outright cash aid by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Assistance to Individuals and Crisis Situation (AICS) Program last Friday (February 9). DSWD Asst Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez, who is also the agency spokesperson, said the payout at the continue reading : 370 persons with disabilities, garbage collectors in crisis get aid from DSWD
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited ‘ground zero’ or the landslide site in Barangay Masara in Maco, Davao de Oro on Sunday (February 11) where the DSWD chief personally witnessed the ongoing rescue operations by teams from the uniformed services, Red Cross, and the local government unit of Maco. Secretary continue reading : DSWD chief visits ‘ground zero’ in Maco, Davao de Oro
