Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that considering the nature of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the huge amount of cash transfers being implemented and the fact that the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is the sole government depository bank for the Pantawid payout, the COA findings continue reading : DSWD sheds light on COA findings on CCT

As the operation to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Marawi City continues, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) opened a grievance redress system for affected families who were not able to reach the deadline for the Disaster Assistance Family Access Card (DAFAC) registration last July 5. DAFAC is the system used to continue reading : DSWD opens grievance redress system for IDPs not yet registered in DAFAC

The Social Welfare and Development Team (SWADT) of DSWD-Field Office VIII continues to coordinate with concerned local government units (LGUs) to determine the extent of damage and the number of affected families, in the aftermath of the magnitude 6.5 earthquake which struck the province of Leyte yesterday at 4:03 pm. Members of the team have been continue reading : DSWD disaster team in E. Visayas closely coordinating with affected LGUs in earthquake’s aftermath

“In Yakap Bayan, we embrace drug surrenderers with the goal of transforming them into volunteers, then advocates, and eventually leaders in the community able to implement disaster resiliency and response programs.” This was how Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary and the Department’s focal person for the anti-drug campaign of the administration, continue reading : DSWD ‘Yakap Bayan’ transforms drug surrenderers using disaster response as vehicle

The strong coordination of local and national government agencies continue in preparation for the early recovery of the war-torn Islamic City of Marawi. Last week, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo who also serves as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) vice chairperson for disaster response presided continue reading : DSWD, other gov’t agencies bare early recovery preps for Marawi

The iconic LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer) Rainbow has risen over the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).  Or at least, for the first time, a rainbow bunting is now hanging in front of the DSWD’s main lobby, signifying the welfare department’s full support for the campaign for LGBTIQ rights and continue reading : DSWD culminates Pride Month Celebration with Forum on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo is now in Saguiran, Lanao del Sur to meet with local executives and look into how the Department can further assist in relief operations for families affected by the ongoing crisis in Marawi City. Sec. Taguiwalo also visited the evacuation centers in the town and continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo flies to Lanao del Sur; asks public to report anomalies in release of food packs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports the campaign #BidaAngHanda of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as they enjoin the public to participate in the 2nd National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) today at 2:00pm. DSWD will be conducting its own drill in support of the NSED which is timely as continue reading : DSWD supports #BidaAngHanda for disaster preparedness