The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday provided the Senate Special Committee on Marawi City Rehabilitation with updates on its ongoing relief assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Marawi City and its neighboring Lanao del Sur towns who have been affected by the still ongoing armed conflict in the region. DSWD Disaster Response continue reading : DSWD presents updates on Marawi crisis relief aid before Senate Committee on Marawi Rehabilitation
DSWD releases P1.4 B worth of assistance to individuals in crisis in 1st half of 2017
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released a total of P1,411,212,248.66 worth of assistance from January to June 2017 to families and individuals who have experienced a crisis through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). The aid, delivered through the Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) of the Department’s Central Office, Field Offices (FOs), and continue reading : DSWD releases P1.4 B worth of assistance to individuals in crisis in 1st half of 2017
DSWD eyes immediate release of remaining 8 minors under temporary protective custody in Pasig youth facility
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), one of its attached agencies, are coordinating closely with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Pasig City for the release of the minors who were put under temporary protective custody by the Philippine National Police (PNP) at Pasig City’s continue reading : DSWD eyes immediate release of remaining 8 minors under temporary protective custody in Pasig youth facility
Philippines to host 23rd Senior Officials Meeting for ASCC (SOCA) and 18th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting
Manila, Philippines| September 5, 2017 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the chair for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) pillar, will be hosting the 23rd Senior Officials Meeting for ASCC (SOCA) and 18th ASCC Council Meeting on September 11-14, at Taal Vista, Tagaytay City, Philippines. During the 22nd SOCA and 17th ASCC Council Meeting held last March 6-9, Ministers and continue reading : Philippines to host 23rd Senior Officials Meeting for ASCC (SOCA) and 18th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting
DSWD decries continued detention of 10 minors arrested in Pasig last August 31
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Promotive Programs Ma. Lourdes Turalde-Jarabe today decried what she said were the severe violations against the rights of children arrested last August 31 when members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) dispersed community residents who gathered to resist the demolition of their houses in East Bank continue reading : DSWD decries continued detention of 10 minors arrested in Pasig last August 31
DSWD continues to contribute to efforts to mainstream PWD rights
In continuation of the celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold “Forum on Initiatives in Mainstreaming the Rights of Persons with Disability (PWDs)” on September 6 at the DSWD Central Office Auditorium. The activity aims to strengthen public support for initiatives to mainstream the continue reading : DSWD continues to contribute to efforts to mainstream PWD rights
DSWD conducts training on protocols in handling of complaints against SWDAs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its regulatory office, the Standards Bureau (SB), recently conducted a training on protocols in handling of complaints against Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs). The training was participated in by DSWD staff from the central and field offices who are directly involved in the registration and continue reading : DSWD conducts training on protocols in handling of complaints against SWDAs
Mindanao LGU blocks entry of DSWD team bringing assistance to poor communities in Kapalong
“It is ironic that we at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) keep getting flak from some quarters in the local government units that our services are not accessed by their respective constituencies, but now our efforts to go to far-flung areas to deliver said services are being blocked.” This is the statement continue reading : Mindanao LGU blocks entry of DSWD team bringing assistance to poor communities in Kapalong
DSWD OIC Leyco encourages women participation in PH economic growth
“I think we can all agree that to hasten economic growth, the Philippines can benefit from an increased participation of women entrepreneurs.” This was one of the highlights of the keynote address presented by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Emmanuel A. Leyco during the Women in Business Luncheon organized by the continue reading : DSWD OIC Leyco encourages women participation in PH economic growth
DSWD ready to provide psychosocial intervention to children survivors of trauma
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to provide psychosocial services to children who have been exposed to traumatic events to help them cope with the emotional impact of the experience and eventually restore their overall sense of well-being. “The DSWD has center-based and community-based programs and services for children who have continue reading : DSWD ready to provide psychosocial intervention to children survivors of trauma
