DSWD assists 13,866 beneficiaries in crisis situation in Cagayan Valley

A total of 13,866 individuals from Cagayan Valley received financial assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the period April 17 to 23 this year. Some P41.1 million was distributed by the DSWD through its Field Office II (Cagayan Valley Region) to continue reading : DSWD assists 13,866 beneficiaries in crisis situation in Cagayan Valley

The DSWD is one of the signatories of the Memorandum of Understanding in pursuit of e-governance with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and other national government agencies on Tuesday, April 25, at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. (photo from DICT)

DSWD among signatories of inter-agency MOU for e-governance

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and other national government agencies to improve the delivery of public service through digital transformation. During the ceremonial signing at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City on Tuesday, April 25, the continue reading : DSWD among signatories of inter-agency MOU for e-governance

DSWD opens new AICS satellite offices to bring services closer to Metro Manila, Bulacan residents

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to open new satellite offices for the processing of its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program in Metro Manila and Bulacan Province, as part of its commitment to bring various services and interventions closer to Filipinos in difficult circumstances. “This initiative is one continue reading : DSWD opens new AICS satellite offices to bring services closer to Metro Manila, Bulacan residents

DSWD to form Digital Transformation Team from the ranks of IT experts, professionals

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to form its Digital Transformation (DX) Team, which will be composed of talented and passionate professionals and experts from various Information and Communications Technology (ICT) disciplines, to play an integral role in revolutionizing social service delivery across the country. As part of the DSWD’s digital continue reading : DSWD to form Digital Transformation Team from the ranks of IT experts, professionals

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary Diana Rose S. Cajipe preside the video conference of Field Office Directors on Tuesday, April 25, as part of the Department's preparations for the anticipated impacts of El Niño in the country.

DSWD ready to assist farmers, farm workers affected by El Niño

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that the agency has sufficient funds as well as food and non-food items (FNFIs) that are ready for distribution to those who will be directly affected by the long dry spell due to the looming El Niño. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday presided continue reading : DSWD ready to assist farmers, farm workers affected by El Niño

PREPARATIONS FOR THE EFFECTS OF EL NIÑO

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, via video call, and Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary Diana Rose S. Cajipe spearhead the meeting with the Field Offices on Tuesday, April 25, in preparation for the anticipated impacts of El Niño in the country.

DSWD Central Office now processing AICS Step 1 at main office in Batasan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office is now processing anew the Step 1 of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) at its main office in Batasan Road, Quezon City after renovations of the processing area have been completed. The Step 1 of the AICS includes the review of initial continue reading : DSWD Central Office now processing AICS Step 1 at main office in Batasan

DSWD Secretary Gatchalian swears in newly-appointed SWEAP Exec Board

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian  (3rd from left) administers the oath of the newly-appointed Executive Board of the Social Welfare Employees Association of the Philippines (SWEAP) on Monday, April 24, at the DSWD Central Office. Taking their oath were Ms. Dulceneah Lyra F. Dela Cruz; Mr. Rolly D. Laganga and continue reading : DSWD Secretary Gatchalian swears in newly-appointed SWEAP Exec Board

(Left Photo) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian (left foreground) welcomes Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Regional Operations and Advocacy Sector Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (right foreground) and other bank executives at the DSWD Central Office on Monday, April 24. (Right Photo) Secretary Gatchalian and Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Marcos Manotoc (center) during his courtesy visit at DSWD Central Office. Also in photo are Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary for Social Welfare and Development Monina Josefina Romualdez (left) and officials of Ilocos Norte.

Secretary Gatchalian welcomes BSP execs, Ilocos Norte gov during courtesy visits to DSWD

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian welcomed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Regional Operations and Advocacy Sector Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Marcos Manotoc, in separate courtesy visits to the DSWD Central Office on Monday, April 24. During the meeting with BSP officials, Secretary Gatchalian and continue reading : Secretary Gatchalian welcomes BSP execs, Ilocos Norte gov during courtesy visits to DSWD

(Photo 1) DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, together with DSWD officials, welcomes British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils (third from right), Consul Neil James (second from right), and Political Officer Ronn Bautista (right) during a courtesy visit at the DSWD Central Office on Monday, April 24. (Photo 2) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian presents a token to British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils during her courtesy visit.

DSWD Secretary Gatchalian, British envoy to PH renew ties on social welfare concerns

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian met with British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils, on Monday, April 24, to further strengthen existing ties and discuss possible partnership opportunities on capacitating the social welfare workforce and fighting hunger in the Philippines. During the British envoy’s courtesy visit, Secretary Gatchalian laid out continue reading : DSWD Secretary Gatchalian, British envoy to PH renew ties on social welfare concerns