DSWD Undersecretary Aimee Torrefranca-Neri distributes cash assistance to the 22 fishermen who were rescued at Recto Bank. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided P10,000 cash assistance, through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), and two food packs each to the 22 fishermen who were rescued at Recto Bank. Said assistance continue reading : DSWD extends aid to 22 fishermen rescued at Recto Bank
Pamilya Darauay: Sipag at tiyaga ang puhunan sa pagtawid sa kahirapan
Nakapagtayo ng isang maliit na tindahan ng miryenda ang mag-asawang Romeo at Rizalina Darauay mula sa naipon nilang pera galing sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). “Madalas kaming hindi kumain ng tatlong beses sa isang araw. Ang mga anak ko, hati-hati pa sa isang supot ng biskuwit maginhawaan man lang saglit ang kanilang kumakalam na continue reading : Pamilya Darauay: Sipag at tiyaga ang puhunan sa pagtawid sa kahirapan
DSWD Sec. Bautista enjoins employees to contribute to Department’s efforts in helping recovering drug personalities
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista has instructed its employees to contribute to the Department’s efforts in reaching out to recovering drug personalities (RDPs) and helping them get back into the fold of society. The move is part of further strengthening DSWD’s advocacy of transforming the lives of former continue reading : DSWD Sec. Bautista enjoins employees to contribute to Department’s efforts in helping recovering drug personalities
DSWD to immediately work on commitments stated in IRR on the law for children in situations of armed conflict
With the recent signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11188 or “The Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict (CSAC) and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof,” the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vows to fast track its commitments stated in the IRR including the development of continue reading : DSWD to immediately work on commitments stated in IRR on the law for children in situations of armed conflict
Only indigent senior citizens are qualified to receive social pension – DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterates that only indigent senior citizens are qualified to receive the social pension provided for by Republic Act (RA) 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. Social Pension refers to the monthly stipend amounting to P500 to augment the daily subsistence and other medical needs continue reading : Only indigent senior citizens are qualified to receive social pension – DSWD
DSWD, itinama ang malisyosong balita ukol sa pagtanggal sa 1200 empleyadong COS
Pinapabulaanan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ang balitang pagtanggal sa 1,200 na manggagawang Contract of Service (COS) mula sa ahensya. Base sa opisyal na dokumento, may pagbaba sa bilang ng mga manggagawang COS sa ahensiya subalit hindi ito dahil sa pag-alis sa ilan sa kanila. Ito ay batay sa mga sumusunod na continue reading : DSWD, itinama ang malisyosong balita ukol sa pagtanggal sa 1200 empleyadong COS
No truth to the alleged dismissal of DSWD 1,200 workers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) denies that some 1,200 contract of service workers (COS) have been dismissed as claimed by one of its employees during an interview by DZRH. Based on records of the Department, the reduction in the number of COS workers is not because of the dismissal but due to continue reading : No truth to the alleged dismissal of DSWD 1,200 workers
DSWD leads the signing of commitment to strengthen implementation of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
As part of the First Regional Juvenile Justice & Welfare Committee (RJJWC) Summit held on May 20, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista led the signing of the Declaration of Commitment to strengthen the implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act. The Declaration expresses the pledge of national government continue reading : DSWD leads the signing of commitment to strengthen implementation of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
DSWD lauds passage of Magna Carta of the Poor
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expresses its gratitude to the lawmakers for enacting the milestone legislation “Magna Carta of the Poor,” which strengthens all interventions for the Filipino poor, vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged sectors in society. Republic Act No. 11291 or “An Act Providing for a Magna Carta of the Poor” was continue reading : DSWD lauds passage of Magna Carta of the Poor
Free education program for aspiring 4Ps college students must be coursed through CHED – DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI clarifies that beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who wish to enroll in colleges in the region and avail the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) must apply at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through their respective schools and must qualify for the continue reading : Free education program for aspiring 4Ps college students must be coursed through CHED – DSWD
