MANILA — The government’s anti-poverty program will take center stage in the second of the three-part pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2018 Forum at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) today, July 11. The Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cluster (HDPRC), as well as the Participatory Governance Cluster (PGC) will report their respective accomplishments continue reading : Poverty reduction reports to highlight 2nd pre-SONA forum
DSWD launches online application for travel clearance for minors, registration of social welfare and development agencies
As part of its thrust to provide ease of doing business to the public, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will launch today its DSWD eServices establishing the online application and processing for the issuance of travel clearance certificate for Minors Traveling Abroad and the issuance of certificate of Registration and Licensing of continue reading : DSWD launches online application for travel clearance for minors, registration of social welfare and development agencies
DSWD admits UCT is minimal assistance, but not meant to insult the poor
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that the P200 cash grant a month under the Unconditional Cash Transfer is indeed a minimal assistance to help the 10 million poor beneficiaries cope with the economic effects of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law. DSWD Secretary Virginia N. Orogo said, “Maliit talaga continue reading : DSWD admits UCT is minimal assistance, but not meant to insult the poor
DSWD clarifies alleged involvement of Sec. Bong Go in distribution of relief goods to fire victims in Sampaloc, Manila
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today clarified that a photo circulating on social media implying that Presidential Assistant, Secretary Christopher “Bong” Go, distributed relief goods allegedly from the Department to the victims of the fire incident which occurred in Barangay 402, Sampaloc, Manila, was uploaded with malicious intent. Sec. Go went to continue reading : DSWD clarifies alleged involvement of Sec. Bong Go in distribution of relief goods to fire victims in Sampaloc, Manila
DSWD augmentation funds for educational assistance almost exhausted; urges LGUs to provide such aid based on mandate
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is temporarily suspending the processing of educational assistance under the program, Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS), at the Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City, to also give way to the provision of medical and burial assistance. “We sincerely apologize to our clients seeking for educational continue reading : DSWD augmentation funds for educational assistance almost exhausted; urges LGUs to provide such aid based on mandate
DSWD currently in talks with other gov’t agencies for new program to help street children
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is currently working on a new program that would effectively address the issue of street children and families in the country, but emphasized that program details are yet to be crafted as talks with other concerned government agencies and private groups are still ongoing. “Kami po ay continue reading : DSWD currently in talks with other gov’t agencies for new program to help street children
DSWD continues to assist residents affected by temporary closure of Boracay Island
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to implement programs designed to assist the residents affected by the temporary closure of Boracay island to tourists, such as Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), and Cash for Work (CFW). “Patuloy naming ginagawa ang lahat ng aming makakaya upang matulungan ang continue reading : DSWD continues to assist residents affected by temporary closure of Boracay Island
DSWD holds simultaneous payout of UCT cash grants for seniors; vows to complete payout this July
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will conduct simultaneous payout of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) grants for senior-beneficiaries of the Social Pension Program in 26 towns in Regions III, IV-A, and IV-B today, June 30. The simultaneous payout for the P2,400 grants of seniors in these areas is just the first as there will be continue reading : DSWD holds simultaneous payout of UCT cash grants for seniors; vows to complete payout this July
DSWD warns public vs illegal adoption through social media
“It is only through legal adoption that we can safeguard abandoned and neglected children, not only by giving these children loving homes, but to ensure that they are provided, under the law, with full rights similar to biological children in order to reach their best potential.” This was reiterated by Department of Social Welfare and continue reading : DSWD warns public vs illegal adoption through social media
Drug surrenderees in Batangas town undergo disaster response training under DSWD ‘Yakap Bayan’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to turn recovering drug dependents into active and productive members of the society. About 80 drug surrenderees in the Municipality of Talisay in Batangas recently underwent basic training on search and rescue, first aid, and firefighting as part of their community rehabilitation program under the Yakap continue reading : Drug surrenderees in Batangas town undergo disaster response training under DSWD ‘Yakap Bayan’
