“United we stand, united we prevail.” This was the main message of newly appointed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista during the leadership turnover ceremony that coincided with the agency’s flag raising ceremony this morning in Batasan, Quezon City. Sec. Bautista received the DSWD flag from former Acting Secretary Virginia continue reading : DSWD welcomes new Secretary in simple leadership turn over ceremony
A year after Marawi liberation, DSWD continues to help armed conflict survivors
Almost a year after the liberation of Marawi City from the hands of terrorists, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to help families displaced by the siege to rise and rebuild their lives. Just recently, another batch of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the city who lost their homes and means of continue reading : A year after Marawi liberation, DSWD continues to help armed conflict survivors
DSWD supports proper implementation of pre-marriage counseling, orientation of couples
As one of the members of the technical working group (TWG) for the implementation of the Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counseling (PMOC) Program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed its full support to assist national government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to streamline the process and effectively execute the PMOC. Based on continue reading : DSWD supports proper implementation of pre-marriage counseling, orientation of couples
CamNor IP family adjudged as Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2018
The Dionisio family, from the Kabihug tribe of Labo, Camarines Norte, emerged as the grand winner of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2018, beating the other 16 finalists from different regions in the country. The awarding took place during the Pantawid Pamilya National Family Day on October continue reading : CamNor IP family adjudged as Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2018
DSWD partners with army engineers to construct Lumad schools in Davao del Norte town
Davao City – The Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) of the Philippine Army, through the 52nd Engineering Brigade, has entered into an agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of the Municipality of Talaingod, Davao Del Norte for the construction of classrooms intended for the children of continue reading : DSWD partners with army engineers to construct Lumad schools in Davao del Norte town
DSWD amends LinGAP Sa MaSa guidelines to cover wider medical needs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) amended further the Guidelines on the Availment of Lingap at Gabay Para sa May Sakit (LinGAP sa MaSa), redefining the program to include the provision of prosthesis, assistive devices, radiology, and chemotherapy. LinGAP sa MaSa is the P1billion medical program of President Rodrigo R. Duterte implemented by continue reading : DSWD amends LinGAP Sa MaSa guidelines to cover wider medical needs
DSWD receives seized goods from BOC; to distribute to families affected by ‘Ompong’
Under the directives of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) accepted brand new and used clothing and shoes that were seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) last month for distribution to families affected by Typhoon Ompong. DSWD Secretary Virginia N. Orogo and DSWD Undersecretary for Disaster Response Management continue reading : DSWD receives seized goods from BOC; to distribute to families affected by ‘Ompong’
DSWD Sec. Orogo reiterates commitment to reducing poverty
“We will never stop. We will remain committed, supporting all efforts to help our President and his administration reach the goal of reducing poverty by 14 percent by the year 2022. I can’t wait to see more people enjoying their freedom from poverty.” This was the main message of DSWD Secretary Virginia N. Orogo during the 40th continue reading : DSWD Sec. Orogo reiterates commitment to reducing poverty
DSWD celebrates national family day for Pantawid Pamilya
More than two hundred families from different regions will celebrate the gift of family and the positive changes in their lives as the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) holds the Pantawid Pamilya National Family Day on October 14, 2018 at the SM North EDSA Skydome. With the theme, “Pamilyang Pilipino: continue reading : DSWD celebrates national family day for Pantawid Pamilya
DSWD Salutes Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda awardees
The Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda (SUN) 2018 awardees, (From left), Manuel A. Abinales, 70, San Mateo, Rizal; Junior M. Macatunao, also known as Bakleg Danyol, 78, Malita, Davao Occidental; Jeremiah T. Octavio, 81, Hinob-an, Negros Occidental; Peter Gonzales, 74, Gumaca, Quezon; Arturo L. Apora, 71, Bulacan; Lydia Calipos, 71, Caloocan City; Carmen C. Deunida, 90, Malate, continue reading : DSWD Salutes Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda awardees
