Three undersecretaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have left their posts effective November 14, 2018. Undersecretary for Protective Programs Mae Fe Templa and Undersecretary for Promotive Programs Maria Lourdes Turalde-Jarabe have vacated their posts following orders from Malacanang. Both officials did not hesitate to step down from their posts as they continue reading : DSWD execs vacate posts
DSWD clarifies reported spoiled goods in Marawi evacuation centers
Due to circulating reports on spoiled goods distributed in Marawi evacuation centers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified that all batches of relief items delivered and distributed to internally-displaced individuals (IDPs) in Marawi City were assured of good quality by an Inspectorate Committee. Based on the report from its Field Office (FO) continue reading : DSWD clarifies reported spoiled goods in Marawi evacuation centers
DSWD showcases innovative programs for vulnerable groups
As part of its intensified social marketing efforts, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held a one-day exposition of its innovative social welfare and development models of interventions that are currently implemented across all regions recently at the Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City. Dubbed as the “Social Technology Expo 2018”, the event continue reading : DSWD showcases innovative programs for vulnerable groups
DSWD joins Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week celebration; congratulates Yakap Bayan partners for drug rehabilitation efforts
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) participated in the kick-off celebration of the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) week yesterday in Rizal Park, Lucban, Quezon Province. With the theme, “Listening First: Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe,” the event was led by continue reading : DSWD joins Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week celebration; congratulates Yakap Bayan partners for drug rehabilitation efforts
DSWD, partners push for quality child care through training of social workers, house parents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Japanese non-profit group, A Child’s Trust is Ours to Nurture (ACTION), continues to raise the standards in caring for vulnerable and marginalized children in the Philippines by continuously capacitating social workers and house parents in residential care centers and facilities. continue reading : DSWD, partners push for quality child care through training of social workers, house parents
DSWD calls for passage of amendments to Solo Parents Welfare Act to grant additional benefits to solo parents
On the occasion of the 18th year anniversary of the enactment into law of RA 8972 or the Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is reiterating its call to legislators to facilitate the passage of the amendment which seeks to grant additional benefits to an estimated 15 continue reading : DSWD calls for passage of amendments to Solo Parents Welfare Act to grant additional benefits to solo parents
DSWD aid for Naga City landslide survivors reaches P5.2M
In continuation of the relief efforts for the survivors and bereaved families of those who perished in the Naga City, Cebu landslide incident, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has, to date released, P5,237,204.28 worth of assistance. In addition, the DSWD-Field Office (FO) VII reported that the city government of Naga will provide continue reading : DSWD aid for Naga City landslide survivors reaches P5.2M
DSWD, partner agencies exhort all sectors to help in fight against child abuse, exploitation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), and National Youth Commission intensified their call to end all forms of abuse and exploitation against children, during the 26th National Children’s Month kick-off celebration, dubbed as “MOVEmber for Positive Parenting” held at Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City yesterday. More than continue reading : DSWD, partner agencies exhort all sectors to help in fight against child abuse, exploitation
DSWD, other gov’t agencies start damage assessment, needs analysis in Cagayan Valley
Almost a week after Typhoon Rosita battered several provinces in Luzon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office (FO) in Region II, joined the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Department of Health (DOH) in conducting a Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) in the provinces of Isabela, continue reading : DSWD, other gov’t agencies start damage assessment, needs analysis in Cagayan Valley
4Ps beneficiary’s son tops naval architect licensure exam
The son of a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has topped the recent Naval Architect and Marine Engineer Licensure Examination conducted on October 2-4, 2018. Joseph Vincent Y. Satura, 21, from Barangay Labangon, Cebu City, garnered the highest rating of 92.20 percent during continue reading : 4Ps beneficiary’s son tops naval architect licensure exam
