The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Offices (FOs), continues to coordinate with concerned local government units (LGUs) to determine the needs of families who are still reeling from the effects of Tropical Storm Falcon which made a landfall in Gattaran, Cagayan on July 16 and left the Philippine Area of continue reading : DSWD continues to assist LGUs in ‘Falcon’-hit areas
DSWD’s ERPAT program empowers fathers to become community role models
Aside from his regular work as a sales consultant, Mr. Rosalito Lisondra also serves as the ERPAT leader of Brgy. Kasambagan, Cebu City. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognizes the important role of fathers in sustaining a nurturing and caring environment for their children and spouses. In order to further empower them, continue reading : DSWD’s ERPAT program empowers fathers to become community role models
Peejay’s journey: Road to recovery and family healing
When Peejay, a mother from the province of Ifugao succumbed to illegal drug addiction, she did not realize what she traded it for—the trust of her children. Peejay could still remember how devastated she was when her daughter visited her while she was detained at the Ifugao District Jail. She was disheartened as she saw continue reading : Peejay’s journey: Road to recovery and family healing
Recovering person who used drugs finds a new beginning at Ifugao Reflection Camp
In the morning of August 2016, a man almost begged a group of policeman from Ifugao Provincial Mobile Force Company to shoot him dead. The man was June, a local government employee, and he wanted to die knowing his killers than be found lifeless, wrapped in packaging tape, and dumped in a dark alley or continue reading : Recovering person who used drugs finds a new beginning at Ifugao Reflection Camp
DSWD starts releasing cash grants of 4Ps beneficiaries
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) already commenced its release of cash grants to household beneficiaries. The crediting of the cash grants started in the first week of July. Beneficiaries who do not yet have Land Bank cash cards or those receiving their grants under continue reading : DSWD starts releasing cash grants of 4Ps beneficiaries
DSWD reiterates policy on use of social media platforms to employees
Following the incident where the Twitter account, @dswdserves, of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was accidentally used by a staff to tweet a personal post, the Department has reiterated its policy on the use of the agency’s social media platform to all its employees. Moreover, the Department expressed its apologies for this continue reading : DSWD reiterates policy on use of social media platforms to employees
DSWD working closely with COA on unliquidated 4Ps funds
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is closely coordinating with the Commission on Audit (COA) to address the unliquidated funds under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and ensure that government resources are judiciously utilized, while maintaining a transparent and corruption free- program implementation. DSWD gives importance to the findings of the COA continue reading : DSWD working closely with COA on unliquidated 4Ps funds
DSWD joins Philippine Social Workers’ Day Celebration
Department of Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Florita R. Villar (6th from right) and representatives of member-associations of the ASEAN Social Work Consortium-Philippines present a signed covenant which reaffirmed their commitments to promote the advancement of social work in the Philippines. To recognize the unwavering commitment and hard work of Filipino social workers around the continue reading : DSWD joins Philippine Social Workers’ Day Celebration
DSWD, AFP formalize partnership to strengthen delivery of programs and services for Filipinos in conflict areas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve and synchronize the efforts of the government to deliver social welfare and development programs in areas affected by calamities and armed conflicts. The MOU reinforces President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s Executive continue reading : DSWD, AFP formalize partnership to strengthen delivery of programs and services for Filipinos in conflict areas
DSWD, Habitat for Humanity Turnover 4,215 Core Shelters to Earthquake Victims in Bohol
Rodenar Sagaral and family from Tubigon, Bohol are now ready to occupy their new house built through the Modified Core Shelter Assistance Project (MSAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Also in photo are staff from DSWD Field Office VII and representatives of Habitat for Humanity. A total of 4,215 core houses constructed continue reading : DSWD, Habitat for Humanity Turnover 4,215 Core Shelters to Earthquake Victims in Bohol
