Photo caption: DSWD Inclusive - Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Undersecretary Alan A. Tanjusay leads the distribution of food packs to some 300 former members of groups affiliated with CPP-NPA-NDF, Zone One Tondo Organization (ZOTO) and Koalisyon ng Maralita (KnM), on Saturday, April 22, in Caloocan City.

DSWD gives food packs to ex-members of CPP-NPA-NDF allied groups from NCR, nearby provinces

As part of its efforts to contribute to the country’s peace agenda, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided food assistance to the former members of groups affiliated with the Communist Party of the Philippines-National People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) from different urban poor communities in Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Saturday, continue reading : DSWD gives food packs to ex-members of CPP-NPA-NDF allied groups from NCR, nearby provinces

Gift from Ambassador

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian receives an illustrated map of Hungary as a souvenir from Hungarian Ambassador to the Philippines Titanilla Tóth during her courtesy visit to the Secretary on Thursday, April 20 at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City.

Photo 1: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian presents a token to Hungarian Ambassador Titanilla Tóth during her visit at the DSWD Central Office on Thursday, April 21. Photo 2: DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, together with other DSWD officials, welcomes Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Socorro Inting (2nd from left) and Director Frances CM Aguindadao-Arabe (left) at the DSWD Central Office.

Secretary Gatchalian welcomes Hungarian Ambassador to PH; meets Comelec officials

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday welcomed Hungarian Ambassador to the country Dr. Titanilla Tóth, who paid a courtesy visit on the DSWD chief at the Central Office in Quezon City. Ambassador’s visit to Secretary Gatchalian was made more meaningful as the Philippines and Hungary commemorate the 50th anniversary continue reading : Secretary Gatchalian welcomes Hungarian Ambassador to PH; meets Comelec officials

(Left photo) (From left to right) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, together with Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) President Atty. Engelbert Caronan Jr., Civil Service Commission Chairperson Karlo Alexei Nograles, and Undersecretary for Special Concerns Alan Tanjusay, greets the awardee of the Best Social Worker, Community-Based during the Programs on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Awarding Ceremony on April 19. (Right photo) DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and DAP President Atty. Engelbert Caronan Jr. award Mr. Leo Bernal in recognition of his 40 years in service.

DSWD honors outstanding, loyal employees

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the awarding ceremonies for the winners of the Programs on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) and loyal employees of the Department, held at Landbank Plaza Auditorium on Wednesday, April 19. In his opening message, Sec. Gatchalian shared that the gathering of exemplary continue reading : DSWD honors outstanding, loyal employees

(Left photo) Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian welcomes Metrobank Foundation, Inc. President Aniceto M. Sobrepeña on Tuesday, April 18 to discuss possible partnership in ending hunger. (Right photo) Secretary Gatchalian with representatives of the World Food Program, National Food Authority, National Nutrition Council, and Department of Science and Technology's Food and Nutrition Research Institute.

Sec. Gatchalian meets various agencies to identify areas of partnership to address hunger

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian met with officials of national and private institutions who will help the agency’s efforts to fight hunger and achieve food security in the country. In separate meetings Tuesday, April 18, at the DSWD Central Office, Sec. Gatchalian welcomed Metrobank Foundation, Inc. President Aniceto M. Sobrepeña, continue reading : Sec. Gatchalian meets various agencies to identify areas of partnership to address hunger

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian check on the goods being sold during the rollout of the Kadiwa Program in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan on Wednesday, April 19.

DSWD Chief joins PBBM in Kadiwa ng Pangulo rollout, distribution of assistance in Bulacan

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian showed his support for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) as he, together with other government officials, joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, during the rollout of the KNP program in San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan Wednesday, April 19. The Kadiwa program, held at continue reading : DSWD Chief joins PBBM in Kadiwa ng Pangulo rollout, distribution of assistance in Bulacan

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with OCD Administrator, Undersecretary Ariel F. Nepomuceno, to strengthen disaster response operations on Monday, April 17 at the Office of Civil Defense Headquarters in Quezon City.

DSWD Chief, OCD Head meet to discuss disaster preparedness response

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to take proactive measures during calamities, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, along with other DSWD officials, met with the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) led by Undersecretary Ariel F. Nepomuceno, to discuss ways to make disaster response and continue reading : DSWD Chief, OCD Head meet to discuss disaster preparedness response

In celebration of the first Solo Parents Week on April 17, 2023, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Rowena Nina Taduran (left), on behalf of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, awards a Certificate of Recognition to the DSWD-Central Office Solo Parents Support Group for its contribution to the advocacy of solo parents’ rights and welfare.

DSWD celebrates first Solo Parents Week

As the lead agency of the solo parents’ Inter-Agency Coordinating and Monitoring Committee (IACMC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spearheaded the celebration of the first Solo Parents Week on Monday (April 17) at the DSWD Central Office. Republic Act No. 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act provides that the third continue reading : DSWD celebrates first Solo Parents Week

DSWD Central Office to process Step 1 of AICS in Batasan main office starting April 24

Starting April 24, the Step 1 processing of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program of the DSWD Central Office will now be back to the main office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City. The Step 1 includes the initial screening of documentary requirements and provision of schedule to the clients for further assessment. continue reading : DSWD Central Office to process Step 1 of AICS in Batasan main office starting April 24

DSWD receives PRIME-HRM Bronze Award

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office received the 2023 Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Bronze Award from the Civil Service Commission-National Capital Region (CSC-NCR) last April 14 in Diliman, Quezon City. The PRIME-HRM Bronze Award was bestowed to DSWD-CO for meeting the Maturity Level 2 continue reading : DSWD receives PRIME-HRM Bronze Award