Families from Malapatan town in Sarangani, whose houses were partially damaged by the 6.8 magnitude tremor that struck the province, wait for their turn to receive their emergency cash transfer (ECT) from personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-12 ( SOCCSKSARGEN) at Barangay Lun Masla on Tuesday (January 23). DSWD continue reading : DSWD continues cash aid payout for quake-hit families in Sarangani
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognizes that addressing hunger is a continuing effort that is why there is a need to implement innovative strategies to combat involuntary hunger, Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Tuesday (January 23). “This is why we continue to implement innovative programs to address hunger continue reading : DSWD vows to intensify efforts, collab with agency partners vs hunger
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Program, has partnered with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to advance environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across local communities in the Philippines. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications continue reading : DSWD, DILG unite to promote environmental responsibility in local communities
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has assured members of the Socorro Bayanihan Services, Inc. (SBSI) that their welfare and well-being will be protected during the planned relocation and reintegration into their community. “When the decision to move these families out of the area was made, the social protection comes into continue reading : DSWD chief assures welfare of Socorro group during relocation, reintegration
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), conducts a two-day Nutrition Education Session for new pilot beneficiaries of the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) in Tondo, Manila, from January 22 to 23. Some 1,215 beneficiaries are expected to attend the simultaneous Nutrition Education Sessions continue reading : DSWD conducts 2-day Nutrition Education Session for new beneficiaries of Food Stamp Program in Tondo
As part of its 73rd founding anniversary celebration, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched on Monday (January 22) a new campaign recognizing the unwavering dedication of the agency’s workforce in giving “extra love” and “extra care” to those in need of assistance. Dubbed as ‘Angels in Red Vests’ (ARV), the campaign is continue reading : DSWD launches ‘Angels in Red Vests’ campaign as tribute to agency personnel
Indigent senior citizens who are beneficiaries of the Social Pension program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will now receive a Php1,000 monthly stipend starting February 2024, Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Monday (January 22). “We expect that the distribution of the social pension for the first semester continue reading : Indigent seniors to receive Php1k monthly social pension from DSWD starting February 2024
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed on Saturday (January 20) Malacañang’s issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 52, institutionalizing and expanding the agency’s Oplan Pag-Abot that aims to reach out to families, children, and individuals in street situations and provide them with the necessary interventions. “We, at the DSWD, are pleased to continue reading : DSWD welcomes EO institutionalizing Oplan Pag-Abot
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Alan Tanjusay, joined by Asst. Secretary Arnel Garcia, meets with British Embassy Political Counsellor Iain Cox on Thursday (January 18) at the DSWD Central Office to explore ways to complement the agency’s peace and development initiatives for former rebels, former violent continue reading : DSWD, British embassy explore partnership on deradicalization of former rebels
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian receives 50 sets of assorted dry goods donated by the SM Foundation, Inc. and SM Markets during a simple ceremonial turnover activity on Friday (January 19) at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. The 50 sets are part of the total 450 sets of continue reading : DSWD chief receives donations from SM Foundation, SM Markets
