As the lead agency that implements social protection programs for the poor and vulnerable sectors of society, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed delegates from the People’s Republic of China as they conducted a learning visit on August 7, 2019 at the DSWD Central Office. The delegates are: Ms. Zhang Guangping, Deputy continue reading : DSWD welcomes delegates from the People’s Republic of China for a learning visit

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista (leftmost) and former DSWD Field Office III Director Gemma Gabuya (middle) award the Certificate of Ownership to one of the beneficiaries of the core shelter units constructed through the “Kikilos ang Sandatahang Lakas, Aagapay sa Pabahay ng CSAP (KiSLAP ng CSAP).” The Department continue reading : DSWD Turns Over Core Houses to Typhoon-Affected Families in Zambales; Cites Help of AFP in the Completion of Units

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted an exit conference with the Commission on Audit (COA) in May 2019 where it presented its actions to resolve the audit findings on the alleged double payments of beneficiaries with duplicated names under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).  DSWD reiterates that upon DSWD’s validation, many continue reading : DSWD met with COA to clarify alleged double payouts, duplicated names in 4Ps

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide augmentation support and relief assistance to families affected by the twin earthquakes that hit the province of Batanes. Based on the latest report from the DSWD Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB), the Department, through its Field Office (FO) in Region II, has already transported continue reading : DSWD continues to extend assistance to families affected by Batanes twin quakes

DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista reaches out to older persons who received their stipend during the payout for the Social Pension Program in Taal, Batangas. In keeping with its mandate to uplift the quality of life of the poor, disadvantaged, and marginalized sectors of society, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through continue reading : Over 1,000 indigent seniors from Batangas receive their pension from DSWD

Virginia Horario, a solo parent and senior citizen beneficiary of Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program, claims her cash assistance at the off-site over-the-counter payout for Listahanan beneficiaries at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted a pilot off-site over-the-counter (OTC) payout for the Unconditional Cash Transfer continue reading : DSWD distributes UCT cash assistance to over 2,000 Listahanan beneficiaries in Quezon City

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista, together with other cabinet members, joined President Rodrigo Duterte, who flew yesterday to quake-hit Itbayat to check on the condition of the affected families and to assess the extent of damage caused by the disaster.  Secretary Bautista and other secretaries from different line agencies, together continue reading : DSWD Sec. Bautista and other cabinet members join Pres. Duterte’s visit to Itbayat

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Field Office (FO) in the Cagayan Valley, assures the local government unit (LGU) of Itbayat of immediate assistance to help address the needs of families and individuals affected by the 5.0-magnitude earthquake that hit the town early this morning. In Itbayat, the FO has 200 continue reading : DSWD disaster team now in Itbayat, Batanes following magnitude 5 quake

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vows to immediately work on the crafting of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), following the signing into law of Republic Act continue reading : DSWD vows to expedite IRR of Social Welfare Attache Act of 2019

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports the country’s economic managers in the pursuit of sustained and inclusive growth through fast implementation of government programs and projects. This came following the recent approval of the $300 million WorldBank fund support for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) which was obtained through the Department of continue reading : DSWD supports economic managers in pursuit of country’s sustained and inclusive growth