The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is coordinating closely with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) of Sta. Rosa City, Laguna as it investigates the case of a four-year-old son who was tied upside down and abused by his father. The child was seen on a viral Facebook video being tied continue reading : DSWD looks into case of child tied upside down by father
DSWD hails outstanding community volunteers as partners in development
In celebration of the National Volunteer Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized 14 outstanding Kalahi-CIDSS community volunteers from different parts of the country. The volunteers received a plaque of recognition during the DSWD’s Community-Driven Development Festival held recently at the Department’s Central Office. As it joins the nation in celebration of continue reading : DSWD hails outstanding community volunteers as partners in development
DSWD preps for ‘Usman’
Following the entry of Tropical Depression Usman in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Quick Response Teams (QRTs) in the different Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) along the path of the weather disturbance are now activated for disaster operations in their respective areas. Overall, the DSWD has total continue reading : DSWD preps for ‘Usman’
DSWD holds mini art skills training, story telling for street children as part of #HelpTheHomelessPH campaign this holiday season
Children enjoy painting and listening to stories during the caravan Few days before Christmas Day, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held an information cum service caravan for street children and homeless families in Rajah Sulayman, Malate, Manila, in partnership with the Department of Health, Manila Police District (MPD), Manila Health Department, and continue reading : DSWD holds mini art skills training, story telling for street children as part of #HelpTheHomelessPH campaign this holiday season
DSWD, WFP sign deed of donation for mechanized production system
In a simple ceremony, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista and United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP) Country Director Stephen Gluning signed last week the deed of donation formally handing over the ownership of a mechanized production system to DSWD. The mechanized production system was installed and launched in continue reading : DSWD, WFP sign deed of donation for mechanized production system
DSWD, LGUs to rescue street children, IPs caroling on streets this holiday season
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is working with Local Government Units (LGUs) to rescue street children and members of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) who are seen begging in Metro Manila and neighboring cities and provinces this holiday season. “The DSWD continues to maintain its close coordination with our LGUs to help street continue reading : DSWD, LGUs to rescue street children, IPs caroling on streets this holiday season
Year-Ender: Unity, teamwork steered DSWD in 2018
The year 2018 saw the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) responding to various changes within the organization. Despite these changes, DSWD employees remained united and continued performing their tasks with the same commitment to quality service that they have demonstrated over the years. Taking the helm of the Department in the last quarter continue reading : Year-Ender: Unity, teamwork steered DSWD in 2018
Remaining minors rescued in Talaingod return to families – DSWD
The remaining two minors who were among the 14 children rescued in Talaingod, Davao del Norte and were placed under temporary custody at the Home for the Aged in Tabuk City have now returned to their families last week. This was confirmed by the DSWD-Field Office XI after they received the Parental Capability Assessment Report continue reading : Remaining minors rescued in Talaingod return to families – DSWD
DSWD appeals anew: Do not give alms to street dwellers; extend ‘right’ help instead
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is once again reiterating its call to the public to refrain from giving alms to street children and families—a scene that is prevalent during the holiday season. “We appeal to our kababayans especially here in Metro Manila not to give alms to children and families on the continue reading : DSWD appeals anew: Do not give alms to street dwellers; extend ‘right’ help instead
12 rescued minors in Talaingod, Davao del Norte now back to their parents/guardians – DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) confirmed that 12 of the 14 rescued minors in Talaingod, Davao del Norte were already returned to their parents and guardians following a court decision that was released to concerned parties, including the DSWD Field Office (FO) XI. Based on the report provided by the regional office, continue reading : 12 rescued minors in Talaingod, Davao del Norte now back to their parents/guardians – DSWD
