Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Virginia N. Orogo today assured the public of the quality of relief goods that the Department is distributing to the residents of Boracay in Malay, Aklan who have been affected by the temporary closure of the island. “The welfare of the people is of utmost importance to continue reading : DSWD assures quality of relief goods for Boracay closure-affected residents; clarifies ‘expired’ relief items

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa gobyerno dahil sa tulong na ito ng cash grants lalo pa sa kalagayan kong ito. May dagdag pambili na ulit ako ng gamot ko para gumaling ang aking karamdaman at magkaroon pa ng mahabang buhay (I am thankful to our government because with this cash grants I can now buy my medicine continue reading : Senior citizen-beneficiaries of UCT thankful for cash grants

“Ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) po ay handang-handa. Kami po ay nakalaang tumulong at rumesponde sa oras na sinasabing mangyari ang the ‘Big One’ (The DSWD is ready to provide assistance and respond when the ‘Big One’ comes).” This was the assurance of DSWD Secretary Virginia N. Orogo at yesterday’s ceremonial activity continue reading : “Handa ang DSWD para rumesponde sa ‘Big One’” – Sec. Orogo

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Virginia N. Orogo hands out food packs to Aetas during a dialogue to discuss the plight of Indigenous People in Capas, Tarlac.   Assisting the Secretary are Undersecretary Hope Hervilla (center) and Undersecretary Francisco Domagoso (partly hidden). Some 500 Aetas attended the dialogue where they raised their issues and continue reading : DSWD assures aid for Aetas in Capas, Tarlac

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Acting Secretary Virginia  N. Orogo (middle) joins other government officials during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the photo exhibit showcasing the milestones in the implementation of  Department of Agrarian Reform ‘s (DAR) Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).  DAR marked CARP’s 30th year anniversary on Monday, June 18, with the continue reading : DSWD Acting Sec. joins CARP 30th anniversary celebration

“Ang DSWD po ay sinisikap na makapagbigay ng sustainable na tulong sa ating mahihirap na mamayang Pilipino na apektado ng TRAIN law(The Department of Social Welfare and Development is doing its best to provide sustainable aid to poor Filipinos affected by the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law).” This is what DSWD Acting Secretary continue reading : DSWD doing its best to provide sustainable aid to poor – DSWD Acting Sec. Orogo

Some 733 beneficiaries of the Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga will receive today their Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) grant for the year amounting to P2,400. This was announced by DSWD Acting Secretary Virginia Orogo as the continue reading : DSWD launches payout of UCT grant to social pension beneficiaries

With the continuous onslaught of heavy rains due to ‘Habagat’ or the Southwest Monsoon that is prevailing over Luzon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)  remains on alert  to assist local government units (LGUs) that are affected by the weather disturbance. Adequate food and non-food items have been prepositioned by concerned DSWD-Field Offices ready for continue reading : DSWD on full alert; continues to monitor effects of ‘Habagat’

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead agency promoting the welfare and protection of children, including adopted children, strongly condemns the offensive joke delivered in one of the segments of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network’s noontime TV program, “It’s Showtime.” During the segment “Purokatatawanan,” one of the talents of the show delivered a continue reading : DSWD condemns ‘ampon’ joke of ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime