The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) partnered with volunteers from two academic institutions to provide psychosocial first aid (PFA) to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano at Talaibon evacuation center, Ibaan, Batangas. The two institutions were the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-College of Graduate Studies (DMMMSU-CGS), continue reading : Academe, DSWD work together to provide psychosocial first aid to Taal evacuees
DSWD extends cash aid to repatriates from Wuhan
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended P10,000 financial assistance, through the Department’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS), to some 22 repatriates from Wuhan during the payout held in Clark City on February 22. The repatriates completed their 14-day quarantine under the strict rules and regulations implemented by the Department of continue reading : DSWD extends cash aid to repatriates from Wuhan
DSWD serves 106 repatriated OFs from Abu Dhabi
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and other member-agencies of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) provide airport assistance to 106 repatriated overseas Filipinos (OFs) from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on February 12. DSWD staff from the International Social Services Office (ISSO), and Field Offices (FOs) from the National Capital Region (NCR), continue reading : DSWD serves 106 repatriated OFs from Abu Dhabi
DSWD to plant 6,900 seedlings nationwide this year
Officials and staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) take part in nation-building as they plant seedlings in a mangrove forest in Baseco, Tondo, Manila. As part of its initiative to strengthen community advocacy towards the preservation and protection of the environment and natural resources, the Department of Social Welfare and Development continue reading : DSWD to plant 6,900 seedlings nationwide this year
DSWD successfully launches 2020 Adoption Consciousness Celebration; continues advocacy for legal adoption
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) leads the motorcade from Quirino Grandstand to Quezon City Memorial Circle on February 1 to jumpstart the celebration of the 2020 Adoption Consciousness Month this February. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) successfully launched the 2020 Adoption Consciousness Celebration (ACC) with a strong warning to continue reading : DSWD successfully launches 2020 Adoption Consciousness Celebration; continues advocacy for legal adoption
Self-sufficient 4Ps families meet President Duterte
Beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) pose for a photo with President Rodrigo R. Duterte (center), Senator Christopher Lawrence Go (from left to right), House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, and National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana during the culminating continue reading : Self-sufficient 4Ps families meet President Duterte
Pres. Duterte commends DSWD for “unwavering dedication to public service”
President Rodrigo R. Duterte, together with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando D. Bautista (second from left) and Senator Christopher Lawrence Go (left), awards an exemplary employee of DSWD during the Agency’s 69th Founding Anniversary culminating activity on January 29. President Rodrigo R. Duterte commended the personnel of the Department of Social continue reading : Pres. Duterte commends DSWD for “unwavering dedication to public service”
DSWD undertakes preventive measures amid nCov outbreak
Employees and clients of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) pass through thermal scanning before entering the premises of the Department. This is being done as a preventive measure against the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus ensuring a healthy and safe working environment within the Department. Health advisories will likewise be posted continue reading : DSWD undertakes preventive measures amid nCov outbreak
DSWD spearheads IRR signing of Social Welfare Attaché Act
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista will lead the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11299 also known as “An Act Establishing the Office for the Social Welfare Attaché” today, February 12, at the DSWD Central Office. The ceremonial signing will be continue reading : DSWD spearheads IRR signing of Social Welfare Attaché Act
DSWD receives JICA donations for Taal evacuees
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista (middle) and Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Representative Yoshio Wada (right) sign the Deed of Donation and Acceptance for the turnover of relief assistance donated by JICA for families affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano. Embassy of Japan Chargé d’ continue reading : DSWD receives JICA donations for Taal evacuees