As one of the lead agencies in disaster response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) appeals to the public to help conserve and protect the environment as it joins the global community in the observance of Earth Hour 2018. For this year, the Earth Hour Campaign will bear the theme “#Connect2Earth,” which aims continue reading : DSWD joins Earth Hour 2018, holds info drive to raise awareness on the impact of climate change on natural disasters
DSWD travel clearance needed for minors traveling abroad alone, without parents
To prevent any form of abuse against minors, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated its guidelines to secure travel clearance for children 17 years old and below who are traveling abroad alone or without their parents. DSWD Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Emmanuel A. Leyco explained that the issuance of travel clearances for children is continue reading : DSWD travel clearance needed for minors traveling abroad alone, without parents
DSWD enhances convergence strategies with other agencies to address poverty
“The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to enhance the convergence strategies it employs with the help of its partner-national government agencies (NGAs) to ensure that the poor have access to social protection programs.” This was the core message of DSWD Undersecretary for Operations and Promotive Programs Malou Turalde-Jarabe during a recent forum organized continue reading : DSWD enhances convergence strategies with other agencies to address poverty
DSWD launches videos promoting public service, good governance, and anti-corruption principles
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched three public service announcement-videos which highlight the Department’s commitment to dedicated service, anti-corruption practices, and compassionate service to the Filipino people. “We are sharing three new videos to the public to show DSWD’s commitment to serve. These PSA -videos portray the work values that we in the continue reading : DSWD launches videos promoting public service, good governance, and anti-corruption principles
To ensure the food security of Marawi clash survivors, DSWD receives rice donation for Bangon Marawi from USAID
In a ceremonial handover yesterday in the Taguig warehouse of the World Food Programme (WFP) Philippines, Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary (DSWD) OIC-Secretary Emmanuel A. Leyco symbolically received donated rice from the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the WFP. The ceremony was led by US Ambassador continue reading : To ensure the food security of Marawi clash survivors, DSWD receives rice donation for Bangon Marawi from USAID
DSWD holds women’s solidarity caravan; urges women to report violence in home, community
As the lead agency in social protection, and in line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), will hold a series of advocacy and information dissemination activities highlighted by the Information and Serbisyo Caravan on Violence Against Women at Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City on March 17. Around 100 continue reading : DSWD holds women’s solidarity caravan; urges women to report violence in home, community
No scholarship program but educational assistance for indigent students – DSWD
In response to queries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified that the Department offers educational assistance for indigent students, but the agency has no scholarship program. “It is not within DSWD’s mandate to implement scholarship programs, but we provide minimal educational assistance as we recognize that indigent students need help in addressing continue reading : No scholarship program but educational assistance for indigent students – DSWD
DSWD commends partner individuals, organizations in 2018 PaNata Ko Sa Bayan Awards
To express gratitude to partner individuals and organizations for supporting its programs, services and advocacies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held the 2018 Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan (PaNata Ko sa Bayan) Awards at the DSWD Central Office Auditorium on March 8. The annual event recognizes partners and stakeholders who have continue reading : DSWD commends partner individuals, organizations in 2018 PaNata Ko Sa Bayan Awards
DSWD inaugurates new Child Development Center for employees’ young children
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge Emmanuel A. Leyco yesterday (March 8) led the inauguration of the newly-constructed Child Development Center at the DSWD compound. The new building is a much-improved version of the Department’s old day care center. It has numerous rooms and has ample spaces for music, art, and playtime. It also has room for continue reading : DSWD inaugurates new Child Development Center for employees’ young children
DSWD opens Government Internship Program to 1,360 youth nationwide
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now accepting applications for the Government Internship Program (GIP), with 1,360 slots nationwide for young Filipinos 18 to 25 years old. Interested applicants may apply at the DSWD Central Office in Batasan or at the DSWD Regional Office nearest them. Deadline of submission of applications is continue reading : DSWD opens Government Internship Program to 1,360 youth nationwide
