Following the strengthening of Tropical Depression Inday into a tropical storm last Wednesday night, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to maintain its heightened alert status in preparation for any augmentation support from areas that will be affected by the weather disturbance and the Southwest Monsoon or ‘Habagat’. Field Offices (FOs) of continue reading : DSWD now braces for ‘Inday’
DSWD holds National Summit for Solo Parents, pushes for amendments to Solo Parents Welfare Act
“I am one with you in your advocacy to amend RA 8972 or the Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000. Higit nating kinikilala ang ating mga solo parents bilang isa sa mga bulnerableng sector sa buong Pilipinas (We recognize solo parents as one of the vulnerable sectors in the country). “ This was the message continue reading : DSWD holds National Summit for Solo Parents, pushes for amendments to Solo Parents Welfare Act
DSWD extends relief assistance to families affected by ‘Habagat’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Offices (FOs), has started to provide relief assistance to families and individuals who have been affected by severe flooding caused by heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon or ‘Habagat.’ In response to the request for augmentation assistance from the Local Government Unit (LGU), continue reading : DSWD extends relief assistance to families affected by ‘Habagat’
DSWD on alert; monitors families affected by ‘habagat’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with its Field Offices (FOs) in the regions, is on alert as it monitors families and individuals in different parts of Luzon who have been affected by intermittent heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon or ‘Habagat’ that is being enhanced by Tropical Storm ‘Henry.’ DSWD continue reading : DSWD on alert; monitors families affected by ‘habagat’
Anti-Poverty Cabinet Cluster reiterates support to gov’t’s target of lifting 6M Pinoys from being poor
“We at the Human Development and Poverty Reduction (HDPRC) cluster of the government stand committed towards our national target of lifting six million Filipinos out of poverty.” This is what Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary and HDPRC Chair Virginia “Gee” Orogo assured Filipinos as she reported the accomplishment of the government’s poverty reduction continue reading : Anti-Poverty Cabinet Cluster reiterates support to gov’t’s target of lifting 6M Pinoys from being poor
DSWD supports efforts to streamline public access to gov’t medical funds; signs joint admin order with DOH, PhilHealth, PCSO
In support of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s directive to efficiently and effectively deliver government services for indigent citizens, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) signed over the weekend a Joint Administrative Order on Streamlining Access to Medical continue reading : DSWD supports efforts to streamline public access to gov’t medical funds; signs joint admin order with DOH, PhilHealth, PCSO
DSWD extends P57.7M livelihood aid for families affected by Boracay closure to tourists
More than two months since the temporary closure of Boracay Island to tourists, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office (FO) in Region VI, continues to assist the residents and workers in the renowned destination to help them cope with the impact of the island’s closure. The DSWD is part continue reading : DSWD extends P57.7M livelihood aid for families affected by Boracay closure to tourists
DSWD holds first National Solo Parents’ Summit
In response to the increasing number of solo parents, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with the Federation of Solo Parents Luzvimin (FSPL), is conducting the First National Solo Parents’ Summit to push for the amendments to Republic Act 8972 or the Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000. A World Health continue reading : DSWD holds first National Solo Parents’ Summit
Online application for frontline services cuts transaction time – DSWD Sec. Orogo
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced today that online application for travel clearance for minors travelling abroad (MTA) and registration, licensing, and accreditation of Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) is now open to the public in Regions VII, XI, and the National Capital Region (NCR). Earlier this week, the DSWD launched its E-Services continue reading : Online application for frontline services cuts transaction time – DSWD Sec. Orogo
DSWD counsels mother who left son unattended inside car
Following the news in social media of a toddler allegedly left unsupervised inside a car, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already offered its counselling services to the child’s mother yesterday at the DSWD Central Office. DSWD Secretary Virginia N. Orogo personally met with the child’s mother who was full of remorse continue reading : DSWD counsels mother who left son unattended inside car
