“Children who are alleged to be involved in drug-related offenses should be handled by law enforcement officers in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9344 as amended by R.A. 10630 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act in relation to the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002,” Atty. Tricia Clare A. Oco, Executive Director of the continue reading : JJWC clarifies proper handling of children involved in drug related offenses
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo welcomes 150 overseas Filipinos from Saudi Arabia anew
Some 150 repatriated overseas Filipinos (OFs) composed of 11 families with 30 members all in all from Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived today at 10 am and were met by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo together with representatives of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo welcomes 150 overseas Filipinos from Saudi Arabia anew
“This is a kind of torture” – DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo on postponement of her confirmation
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo was unable to stop expressing her dismay and disappointment as the Commission on Appointments (CA) once more postponed her confirmation hearing that was slated at 11 today at the Senate. “I am very disappointed by the cancellation of my confirmation hearing. I am willing continue reading : “This is a kind of torture” – DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo on postponement of her confirmation
DSWD enlists support of stakeholders to address plight of street children
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold a stakeholders’ forum today, May 17, at the Central Office to seek support in addressing the plight of street children in Metro Manila. Joining them will be the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, PhilSeven Foundation, Metrobank Foundation, Lopez Foundation, Villar-Sipag Foundation, Metroworld, Adarna Publishing continue reading : DSWD enlists support of stakeholders to address plight of street children
DSWD seeks to empower families, communities towards drug-free society
As one of the primary agencies responsible for the facilitation of the government’s National Drug Rehabilitation Program (NDRP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to capacitate families as the lead support in the rehabilitation and prevention of drug abuse in the Philippines. The social welfare agency’s field office (FO) in MIMAROPA recently continue reading : DSWD seeks to empower families, communities towards drug-free society
DSWD strengthens capacities of pre-marriage counselor accreditors in field offices
“As social workers, we have to maintain a clear scientific perspective in our approach to pre-marriage counseling services while still being fully aware of our historical and cultural roots as Filipinos.” This was the message of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Institutional Development Group (IDG) Mae Fe Ancheta-Templa to participants of continue reading : DSWD strengthens capacities of pre-marriage counselor accreditors in field offices
DSWD assists more repatriated Overseas Filipinos from Saudi Arabia
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed and assisted more repatriated Overseas Filipinos (OFs) from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) who availed of the 90-day amnesty program of the said country. On May 11, the DSWD assisted 13 OFs, composed of five mothers, one father, and seven children. On the other hand, continue reading : DSWD assists more repatriated Overseas Filipinos from Saudi Arabia
DSWD enjoins nation to celebrate 24th International Day of Families
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) leads the Filipino nation in joining the global community in the celebration of the 24thyear of the International Day of Families today, May 15. Based on the declaration of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly held on September 20, 1993, the International Day of Families is being celebrated on May 15 every continue reading : DSWD enjoins nation to celebrate 24th International Day of Families
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo recognizes role of social workers, partners in complete healing of women at Sanctuary Center
Hindi talaga maipagkakaila na napakahalaga ng serbisyong ibinabahagi ng lahat ng staff, social worker at iba pang support service providers sa ating mga residente sa Sanctuary Center gaya ng mga programa sa pag-unlad ng katawan, kaisipan at paghahanda sa kanila sa reintegrasyon sa lipunan (It is undeniable that the services provided by the staff, social workers, continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo recognizes role of social workers, partners in complete healing of women at Sanctuary Center
DSWD turns over 200 horses to B’laan tribe in Sarangani
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Field Office in Region XII earlier this month turned over a total of 200 horses to poor B’laan households in the mountain village of Daan Suyan, Malapatan, Sarangani, as part of its Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) Program. According to DSWD Assistant Regional Director Gemma continue reading : DSWD turns over 200 horses to B’laan tribe in Sarangani
