“Smashing tricycle side cars with a payloader is too harsh a punishment for people who only want to earn a decent living. They may have violated the law by operating without a permit from the local government,  but just recently we learned that several thousand transport network vehicles operate without permits as well. Will they continue reading : DSWD appeals to QC LGU to spare small tricycle drivers operating without a license

As part of the 50th Founding Anniversary Celebration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Philippine national government agencies (NGAs) involved in the “Task Force Bangon Marawi” held a forum this morning to discuss the recovery and rehabilitation strategy to uplift the condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the ongoing armed conflict continue reading : DSWD, other NGAs present national rehabilitation plan for Marawi at ‘Bangon Marawi’ Forum

“In the name of the tens of thousands of mothers and fathers who regularly seek to secure the DSWD’s educational assistance through our Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations or AICS program, we wholeheartedly thank Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte for signing the law on free tuition in state colleges and universities. We are grateful to continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo thanks PRRD for signing free tuition in state colleges and universities into law

As it continues to monitor the effects of the enhanced Southwest Monsoon in the entire country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) commends the efforts of local government units who are prompt in providing assistance to their affected constituents. DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo reiterated that LGUs are the first responders in disaster continue reading : LGUs on top of disaster ops for families affected by ‘Habagat’ – DSWD

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo yesterday received in-kind donations from the Metro Manila Mayors’ Spouses Foundation, Inc. (MMMSFI) intended for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Marawi City and neighboring municipalities who have been affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Lanao Del Sur. The foundation, led by its President continue reading : DSWD receives donations from Metro Manila Mayors’ Spouses Foundation for Marawi crisis IDPs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)  is  set to deliver  500 family food packs for families affected by  heavy rains spawned by the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Storm ‘Huaning” in  Mountain Province. Apart from this, DSWD-Field Office CAR extended some  P8,874.48 worth of initial aid to the municipality of Bakun, Benguet. Likewise, DSWD-Field continue reading : DSWD augments resources of regions affected by enhanced southwest monsoon

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo reiterated that the Department is ready to augment the resources of local government units (LGUs) affected by the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Storm Gorio. “Nakahanda ang Departamento na magbigay ng karagdagang tulong sa mga apektadong pamilya sa mga lugar na binabaha (The Department is ready continue reading : DSWD ready to augment LGUs affected by Southwest Monsoon, Tropical Storm Gorio

The Department of Social Welfare and Development continues to clarify that the rice subsidy given to its 4Ps beneficiaries is in the form of cash which is in compliance with the 2017 GAA provision. The subsidy is released together with the cash grants during scheduled payouts to all Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Pantawid Pamilya) beneficiaries. continue reading : Fake rice is just fake news

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today delivered the agency’s one-year report to the Filipino people in a presentation at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. Dubbed “Ulat ng DSWD sa Bayan,” the report contains highlights of the DSWD’s accomplishments from July 1, 2016 to end of June 2017. continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo delivers Ulat ng DSWD sa Bayan as she starts second year in agency

As the national government agency mandated to serve, protect and empower vulnerable sectors of society, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to forge strong partnerships with partners, stakeholders, and intermediaries. As part of its current thrusts and priorities to strengthen its steerer or enabler role, the DSWD exerts efforts to develop model social protection programs, provide adequate continue reading : DSWD prioritizes strengthening of partnership with local government units