More than 3.8M individuals in crisis receive DSWD help through AICS

More than 3.8 million clients nationwide have received various types of aid through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said on Tuesday (October 31). According to Asst. Sec. Lopez, who is also DSWD spokesperson, a total of 3,799,979 individuals continue reading : More than 3.8M individuals in crisis receive DSWD help through AICS

DSWD on standby for ‘Undas’ observance

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), including all its regional offices, will be on standby during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2, respectively, to provide aid to families and individuals who may require immediate assistance from the agency. “The Department will be on standby continue reading : DSWD on standby for ‘Undas’ observance

More than 12k centenarians receive incentives from DSWD

More than 12,000 centenarians nationwide have been recognized and provided with incentives by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said on Tuesday (October 31). Asst. Sec. Lopez said that from 2017 up to September this year, the DSWD was able to honor some 12,186 Filipinos, who reached 100 years continue reading : More than 12k centenarians receive incentives from DSWD

Participants from different units of the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Information and Communication Technology Management Service (ICTMS) attended a workshop on October 24 on cybersecurity, which was aimed at safeguarding the digital infrastructure and assets of the agency from potential intrusions.

DSWD pioneers cybersecurity measures amid rising threats in PH

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), under the leadership of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, has taken measures to enhance its cyber defenses amid the widespread cybersecurity attacks impacting both public and private sectors throughout the Philippines. “Our commitment to digital transformation is not just about advancement; it is also about resilience. We are fortifying continue reading : DSWD pioneers cybersecurity measures amid rising threats in PH

4th batch of Filipino repatriates receive aid from DSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Department (DSWD) has provided financial aid as a form of augmentation to support the fourth batch of Filipino repatriates who arrived in the country from Israel on Monday (October 30). The fourth batch of 64 overseas Filipino repatriates, including two babies, were welcomed by DSWD Program Management Bureau (PMB) continue reading : 4th batch of Filipino repatriates receive aid from DSWD

DSWD welcomes, assists 64 Filipino repatriates from Israel

Some 64 Filipino repatriates, including two babies, from Israel arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday (October 30). Program Management Bureau (PMB) Director Miramel Garcia-Laxa led DSWD personnel in welcoming the repatriates upon their arrival at NAIA. They are the 4th batch of overseas Filipinos (OFs) who safely arrived in the country continue reading : DSWD welcomes, assists 64 Filipino repatriates from Israel

DSWD to provide 20k in food, cash aid to 64 returning OFWs from Israel

Social workers from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office and Field Office National Capital Region (NCR), led by Program Management Bureau (PMB) Director Miramel Garcia-Laxa, await for the arrival of 64 overseas Filipino repatriates, including two babies, from Israel on Monday, October 30. The overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are hotel workers continue reading : DSWD to provide 20k in food, cash aid to 64 returning OFWs from Israel

DSWD, COMELEC ink agreement on 4Ps voters’ education

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote voters’ education among members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on Friday (October 27) at the Bureau of Treasury Convention Hall, Palacio del Gobernador in the City of Manila. The agreement was continue reading : DSWD, COMELEC ink agreement on 4Ps voters’ education

Lumagda ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at Commission on Elections (COMELEC) sa isang kasunduan para mas palawakin ang voters’ education sa hanay ng mga benepisaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

DSWD, COMELEC lumagda sa kasunduan upang mas palawakin ang kaalaman ng mga benepisyaryo ng 4Ps tungkol sa halalan

Nilagdaan ni Undersecretary Vilma Cabrera ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at  ni Chairperson George Erwin M. Garcia ng Commission on Elections (COMELEC) ang isang Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) hinggil sa 4Ps ( Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) Voters’ Education na ginanap sa Bureau of Treasury Convention Hall, Palacio del Gobernador, noong  Biyernes (Oktubre continue reading : DSWD, COMELEC lumagda sa kasunduan upang mas palawakin ang kaalaman ng mga benepisyaryo ng 4Ps tungkol sa halalan

DSWD Bicol readies relief items for Mt. Bulusan unrest

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-5 (Bicol Region) starts prepositioning Family Food Packs (FFPs) and non-food relief items in areas that may be affected by the rising alert level of Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon on Friday (October 27). A total of 4,500 FFPs, 500 hygiene kits, and 500 sleeping kits have continue reading : DSWD Bicol readies relief items for Mt. Bulusan unrest