The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is monitoring the situation of its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Boracay whose houses are standing on forest lands and wetlands and who have been served with eviction notices as part of the six-month plan to rehabilitate the island. The DSWD has 684 4Ps household continue reading : DSWD monitoring status of 4Ps beneficiaries affected by Boracay closure
DSWD submits 2019 budget proposal to regularize its 12,000 MOA and JO worker
On April 23, 2018, DSWD OIC-Secretary Emmanuel Leyco submitted the 2019 DSWD budget proposal to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) with provisions for the creation of 12,000 plantilla positions. In the said DSWD institutional budget proposal to the DBM, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Job Order (JO) workers’ salaries shall be charged under Personnel continue reading : DSWD submits 2019 budget proposal to regularize its 12,000 MOA and JO worker
Single Mom earns Degree through ESGPPA
Being a single mother while pursuing college degree is a huge struggle, but for 23-year-old Rigie May R. Marbella of Barangay Millabas, Pilar, Sorsogon, balancing her responsibilities as a student and a mother has inspired her to achieve her goal in life. “May” as she is fondly called by her friends got pregnant at the continue reading : Single Mom earns Degree through ESGPPA
ESGPPA Grantee now a CPA
“Mahalaga ang pag-aksyon ngayon kaysa magsisi kung kailan huli na ang lahat. Hindi ang iba kundi ang sarili natin mismo ang tutupad sa ating mga pangarap (It is important to act now than to have regrets later. We are the only ones who can make our dreams a reality)”, Kenneth Gudoy confidently shared. It was continue reading : ESGPPA Grantee now a CPA
DSWD prepares funds to provide cash-for-work for Boracay workers, residents
As the April 26 full closure of Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan nears, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in close coordination with its Field Office (FO) in Western Visayas, has begun its operations to help residents of the island. Yesterday, the DSWD Operations Center in Boracay was able to release a total of P170,600 for 120 workers continue reading : DSWD prepares funds to provide cash-for-work for Boracay workers, residents
DSWD Operations Center provides assistance to workers and residents affected by Boracay closure
A 24/7 schedule. This is the commitment of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan as it opened its Operations Center there to assist both workers and residents who will be affected by the impending 6-month closure of Boracay beginning April 26. Since last Friday, DSWD Field Office (FO) VI continue reading : DSWD Operations Center provides assistance to workers and residents affected by Boracay closure
Former homeless student graduates from senior high
“Para nako ang edukasyon ang nag-inusarang yawi aron mahaw-as sa kalisod ug usa ka dakong ang-ang aron makab-ot ang akong mga pangandoy sa kinabuhi (For me, education is the only tool we can use to rise from poverty. Securing an education is a big step towards achieving my dreams).” These words came from Johanna Heart continue reading : Former homeless student graduates from senior high
Formerly-homeless Filipinos to benefit from UCT subsidy as DSWD launches over-the-counter payment for Pantawid beneficiaries with no cash card
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and LBP local conduit Smart-Natco, will launch today the over-the-counter payment of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) grant to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries who do not have cash cards. A payout ceremony will be held in continue reading : Formerly-homeless Filipinos to benefit from UCT subsidy as DSWD launches over-the-counter payment for Pantawid beneficiaries with no cash card
DSWD to implement community-driven employment projects for rehabilitation of ‘Urduja’-affected families
In continuation of its efforts to rehabilitate disaster-stricken communities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to implement community-driven employment projects for survivors of Tropical Depression Urduja that hit Eastern Visayas last year. The DSWD, through its Field Office in Region VIII, recently conducted a planning activity with City/ Municipal Social Welfare and Development continue reading : DSWD to implement community-driven employment projects for rehabilitation of ‘Urduja’-affected families
DSWD has high hopes for K-12 Pantawid Pamilya graduates
“Lubos ang kagalakan namin sa ahensya dahil nagbunga ang determinasyon at pagsisisikap ng mga kabataan nating miyembro ng Pantawid Pamilya. Ipinakita nila na hindi hadlang ang kahirapan para maabot nila ang kanilang mga pangarap na makatapos sa pag-aaral (All of us in the department are very happy because of the determination and hard work shown by continue reading : DSWD has high hopes for K-12 Pantawid Pamilya graduates
