The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office (FO) in Region XII, said that there is no truth to the reports on the alleged engagement in prostitution activities of women affected by the five-month conflict in the Islamic City of Marawi. News circulated yesterday that some women in evacuation centers were continue reading : No truth to reports of prostitution in Marawi, Iligan evacuation centers- DSWD
DSWD clarifies issue on incomplete hygiene kit contents for Marawi IDPs
In line with the continuing distribution of relief items to families affected by the Marawi crisis, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today issued clarifications on an issue spreading among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Marawi City regarding the items in their hygiene kits. The DSWD through its Field Office (FO) in Region continue reading : DSWD clarifies issue on incomplete hygiene kit contents for Marawi IDPs
#1MBatangMalaya campaign gets spotlight during DSWD Children’s Month kick-off
As the nation celebrates the 25th National Children’s Month this November, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) in its continued advocacy to fight the worst forms of child labor in the country through the campaign #1MBatangMalaya (one million free children). Launched earlier this year, the campaign continue reading : #1MBatangMalaya campaign gets spotlight during DSWD Children’s Month kick-off
DSWD continues to monitor return of IDPs in Marawi City
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to intensify its efforts to monitor the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to Marawi City and to provide them relief as other government agencies and non-government organizations focus on building infrastructures for the temporary shelter of the affected families. The DSWD heads the early recovery continue reading : DSWD continues to monitor return of IDPs in Marawi City
DSWD on standby during observance of Undas 2017
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with its Field Offices (FOs) in the regions, are on standby as Filipinos observe ‘Undas’ or All Saints Day and All Souls Day on November 1 and 2, respectively, to assist those who may need immediate assistance from the Department. “Nakahanda ang DSWD na magbigay ng continue reading : DSWD on standby during observance of Undas 2017
Ifugao Reflection Campers reaffirm pledge to recover completely from drug addiction
“Ako’y naririto sapagkat hindi ko matatakasan ang aking sarili. Hanggang hindi ako nagiging matapat sa pagpuna sa aking sarili, Sa mata at puso ng iba, ako’y tumatakbo. Hanggang hindi ko inilalahad ang labi ng aking lihim, ako’y walang kapayapaan.” This declaration was part of the ‘Camper’s Pledge’ which was articulated by around 90 Ifugao continue reading : Ifugao Reflection Campers reaffirm pledge to recover completely from drug addiction
DSWD commits to help in efforts to rebuild Marawi
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge Emmanuel A. Leyco is now in Iligan City to check on the status of the relief repacking hubs and look into how the Department can improve the rehabilitation for families affected by the Marawi crisis. DSWD-Field Office XII Regional Director Bai Zorahayda Taha, DSWD-Field Office X Nestor continue reading : DSWD commits to help in efforts to rebuild Marawi
DSWD bats for more services to improve plight of children with disabilities
As the lead agency in social protection, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports initiatives to improve the quality of life of children with disabilities (CWDs) as it participates in the Conference on the State of Children with Disabilities in the Philippines at the Century Park Hotel on October 26-27. Organized by the Council for continue reading : DSWD bats for more services to improve plight of children with disabilities
DSWD working with GenSan LGU to assist siblings abused by father as seen in viral video
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is working closely with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of General Santos City in Region XII for the provision of appropriate interventions to three siblings residing in Purok 5, Barangay Batomelong, who, in a viral Facebook video, were seen being physically abused by their father. “We were continue reading : DSWD working with GenSan LGU to assist siblings abused by father as seen in viral video
DSWD warns public against fake FB account facilitating adoption of children
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warns the public against a fake Facebook account, DSWD Online Baby Adoption PH. The Facebook account uses the DSWD logo with photos of children who are allegedly for adoption and is directly facilitating the placement of children for adoption with a fee. The account is a scam and is not authorized continue reading : DSWD warns public against fake FB account facilitating adoption of children
