The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will soon be implementing the “Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act” through a national feeding program in order to eradicate the under nourished cases among children in the country. The Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act or the Republic Act No. 11037 that was signed into a law continue reading : DSWD, DepEd to lead implementation of National Feeding Program
DSWD cautions public vs fake Facebook accounts using agency’s name
“We would like to warn the public on the proliferation of fake Facebook accounts bearing the name of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The circulation of these accounts is alarming since they can be used to deceive the public to support or donate money for fake initiatives of the government that will continue reading : DSWD cautions public vs fake Facebook accounts using agency’s name
Indigent older persons receive P500 monthly pension, not P6,000 – DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified that indigent older persons under the Social Pension Program receive P500 monthly pension and not P6,000 as being circulated over social media. The Social Pension Program is an assistance to indigent older persons in accordance to the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 or Republic Act 9994. Under continue reading : Indigent older persons receive P500 monthly pension, not P6,000 – DSWD
DSWD aims for reliable telecoms during disasters; partners with ICT experts
“Communication is critical before, during, and after disasters. Establishing reliable lines of communication is very important in delivering aid and most importantly, in saving lives.” This was emphasized by DSWD Secretary Virginia “Gee” N. Orogo after she inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Regional Emergency Assistance Communications Team (REACT) Philippines, Inc. and the Federation of continue reading : DSWD aims for reliable telecoms during disasters; partners with ICT experts
DSWD ensures child-friendly spaces in evacuation centers
To prioritize the safety and welfare of children during disasters, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with local government units (LGUs), ensured the setting up of child-friendly spaces in evacuation centers in all regions affected by the ‘Habagat’. “Because of the high vulnerability of children during disasters and calamities, child-friendly spaces continue reading : DSWD ensures child-friendly spaces in evacuation centers
Almost 5,000 indigent elderly in Davao City and Agusan del Sur receive UCT cash grants
Some 4,648 older person-beneficiaries of the Social Pension Program from Agusan del Sur and Davao City recently received their Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) grants amounting to P2,400 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The UCT is the tax subsidy program under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law which continue reading : Almost 5,000 indigent elderly in Davao City and Agusan del Sur receive UCT cash grants
DSWD establishes emergency internet support for disaster response ops in Luzon
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Rapid Emergency Telecommunications Team (RETT) has established an internet connection at the National Emergency Center in Clark, Pampanga to support the disaster response operations in Central and Northern Luzon. “It was necessary to provide uninterrupted and reliable communication support for Central and Northern Luzon since the continue reading : DSWD establishes emergency internet support for disaster response ops in Luzon
DSWD Sec. Orogo leads relief ops for ‘habagat’-affected families; reminds evacuees to report untoward incidents in evacuation centers
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Virginia “Gee” N. Orogo traveled to Ilocos Region over the weekend to distribute relief assistance to families and individuals who have been affected by the Southwest Monsoon or ‘Habagat’. Sec. Gee distributed family food packs (FFPs) to fishermen in the Municipality of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur whose fishing continue reading : DSWD Sec. Orogo leads relief ops for ‘habagat’-affected families; reminds evacuees to report untoward incidents in evacuation centers
DSWD Sec. Orogo remains firm on regularization of workers; says no hand in docs on hiring of manpower agency
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Virginia “Gee” N. Orogo reiterated her strong support to the efforts of the Department to push for the regularization of workers who are under Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Cost of Service Workers (COS) amid the effectivity of Joint Circular No. 1 Series of 2017 or Rules continue reading : DSWD Sec. Orogo remains firm on regularization of workers; says no hand in docs on hiring of manpower agency
DSWD provides P6M worth of assistance to LGUs affected by ‘Habagat’
The Quick Response Teams (QRTs) in the field offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) remain on 24/7 operations to assist local government units (LGUs) in responding to the needs of families affected by heavy rains brought about by the Southwest Monsoon or ‘Habagat’. As of July 20, 12 noon, the DSWD has continue reading : DSWD provides P6M worth of assistance to LGUs affected by ‘Habagat’
