Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for e-Governance and IT Concerns Julius Gorospe (center seated) and the staff of the Information and Communications Technology Management Service (ICTMS) cap off the Cyber security Workshop in Davao Region on October 29.

DSWD boosts digital infrastructure vs cyber threats

In its effort to continuously improve its digital infrastructure, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held a cyber security workshop in Davao Region last October 29 that was aimed at ensuring the agency’s resiliency to potential cyberattacks. The highly technical activity was a collaboration between the DSWD’s Office of the Chief Information Officer continue reading : DSWD boosts digital infrastructure vs cyber threats

A staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 3 (Central Luzon) provides psychosocial intervention and various forms of assistance to the victim-survivors and bereaved families of the three fishermen who were killed due to the boat ramming incident in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea last October 2.

Fishermen, families receive various aid from DSWD amounting to 190k

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office 3 (Central Luzon), has provided various forms of assistance to the families of the 14 fishermen who figured in a maritime incident off the waters of Bajo de Masinloc (BDM) in the West Philippine Sea last October 2. Three of the fishermen, including continue reading : Fishermen, families receive various aid from DSWD amounting to 190k

DSWD chief to meet with 650 mayors, LGU reps to strengthen Kalahi-CIDSS program

In its continuing efforts to strengthen the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold a National Consultative Meeting with local chief executives (LCEs) on Wednesday, November 8 at the SMX Convention Center in Angeles City, Pampanga. DSWD Secretary Rex continue reading : DSWD chief to meet with 650 mayors, LGU reps to strengthen Kalahi-CIDSS program

DSWD chief visits cash aid payout in Valenzuela

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visits the simultaneous cash aid payout at the Valenzuela City People’s Park Amphitheater and the WES Arena on Sunday (November 5). Secretary Gatchalian was joined by Valenzuela City 1st Congressional District caretaker, Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga during the payout where more than 5,000 senior citizens continue reading : DSWD chief visits cash aid payout in Valenzuela

DSWD commits to data protection of beneficiaries amid digitalization efforts

As the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its journey toward digitalization, the agency also commits to safeguarding the sensitive data of the public, particularly of the marginalized sectors, by escalating its capacity in data protection and cyber security. The DSWD’s commitment to data protection was given emphasis during the recently concluded Data continue reading : DSWD commits to data protection of beneficiaries amid digitalization efforts

DSWD joins 31st National Children’s Month kick off celebration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), represented by Undersecretary for International Affairs, Attached and Supervised Agencies (ASAs) Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, joined the kick off celebration of the 31st National Children’s Month on Monday (November 6) in Valenzuela City. The celebration banners the theme, “Healthy, Nourished, Sheltered: Ensuring the Right to Life for All!”, which continue reading : DSWD joins 31st National Children’s Month kick off celebration

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel of the different Mindanao Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) participate in the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) workshop held in Davao City last October 27. The workshop was part of the series of skills enhancement activities being conducted by the DSWD as part of its commitment to digital transformation, highlighting the important role of SQA in enhancing the user experience of DSWD online services and information systems.

DSWD concludes Mindanao-leg of software quality assurance workshop

As part of its efforts in attaining digital transformation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) concluded the Mindanao leg of its Software Quality Assurance (SQA) workshop in Davao City on October 27. The workshop was geared at underscoring the significance of software quality assurance processes in the DSWD’s commitment to digital transformation and continue reading : DSWD concludes Mindanao-leg of software quality assurance workshop

National Children’s Month 2023: DSWD calls for stronger collab to improve children’s health

As the whole nation observes the 31st National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration this November, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has encouraged all sectors to work together to improve the health and nutrition of children. “We in the Department encourage all stakeholders to work together to improve the health condition of children by continue reading : National Children’s Month 2023: DSWD calls for stronger collab to improve children’s health

Gov’t already taking strides in fight against hunger and poverty  – Sec. Gatchalian 

Even before the recent Social Weather Station (SWS) survey on hunger and poverty, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. already instructed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to come up with innovative programs to combat and end hunger and poverty in the country, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Wednesday (November 2). According to continue reading : Gov’t already taking strides in fight against hunger and poverty  – Sec. Gatchalian 

DSWD retains over 760K  beneficiaries in 4Ps list

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) affirmed that some 761,150 households will be retained in the list of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries. In the Tuesday ‘s episode (October 31) of PTV 4’s Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon hosted by Nina Corpuz, and which was co-hosted by DSWD Undersecretary for continue reading : DSWD retains over 760K  beneficiaries in 4Ps list