Ending open defecation in poor communities around the country has been one of the priorities of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS). “Open defecation, lack of proper sanitation and poor hygiene especially in impoverished areas around the country are some continue reading : DSWD continues to push for construction of safe, clean toilets in poor communities
DSWD co-hosts international workshop on designing, implementing social protection programs for employment
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the German Development Cooperation (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation) is co-hosting the South-South Knowledge Collaboration on Designing and Implementing Social Protection Programs for continue reading : DSWD co-hosts international workshop on designing, implementing social protection programs for employment
DSWD encourages indigent patients to avail of Libreng Gamot program
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sec. Judy Taguiwalo disclosed that some P971,723,806.36 under the Libreng Gamot Para sa Masa Program (LINGAP) is still available for indigent patients needing medicines. She encouraged indigent patients to avail of the program to buy their medicines. “Gamitin po natin itong benepisyong ipinagkaloob ng ating Pangulo na may continue reading : DSWD encourages indigent patients to avail of Libreng Gamot program
DSWD, Mayor Richard Gomez of Ormoc and LGU of Kananga in Leyte join hands to address issue of child labor in farmlands
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the local government units of Ormoc City and the municipality of Kananga in Leyte for the implementation of Project SHIELD (Strategic Helpdesks for Information, Education, Livelihood, and other Developmental Interventions) against child labor. Project SHIELD is a model of continue reading : DSWD, Mayor Richard Gomez of Ormoc and LGU of Kananga in Leyte join hands to address issue of child labor in farmlands
DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries in Pangasinan town now SSS members
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo lauded the efforts of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in the Municipality of San Fabian, Pangasinan after they started paying their monthly contributions to the Social Security System (SSS) through the agency’s AlkanSSSya program. “I commend our program beneficiaries who have started investing continue reading : DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries in Pangasinan town now SSS members
Pulse Asia survey reveals people’s awareness, views on peace talks and on DSWD’s support for the same
In Pulse Asia’s most recent Ulat ng Bayan survey, majority of respondents were found to be in favor of continuing the peace talks between the government and the CPP-NPA-NDF. Based on results, 64% believe that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) should have a role in supporting the Filipino people’s aspirations for peace. continue reading : Pulse Asia survey reveals people’s awareness, views on peace talks and on DSWD’s support for the same
Child in conflict with the law finds healing through music
Music is known to have therapeutic effects, aiding in a person’s healing and in the promotion of improved and more positive health. Miko is a Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and a resident of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. He continue reading : Child in conflict with the law finds healing through music
DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries in Davao del Sur complete security training
Some 54 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – Field Office (FO) in Region XI obtained their Certificates of Completion in a commencement exercise held on April 26 at Bansalan, Davao del Sur after successfully finishing the Security Servicing National Competency (NC) 1 course. continue reading : DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries in Davao del Sur complete security training
DSWD pays tribute to Philippine Air Force men killed in action in Tanay
Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo expressed her condolences to the families of three members of the Philippine Air Foce who were killed after an accident last Thursday in Sitio Hilltop, Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal. Their helicopter crashed during a disaster preparedness and response exercise. The DSWD is providing additional burial assistance to the three who died and continue reading : DSWD pays tribute to Philippine Air Force men killed in action in Tanay
41 stranded Overseas Filipinos in Saudi Arabia home at last; thankful to gov’t
Forty-one Overseas Filipinos (OFs) composed of 17 families (17 mothers, four fathers, and 17 children) and three individuals who were stranded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) following labor problems arrived yesterday. They were met by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo and officials of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration continue reading : 41 stranded Overseas Filipinos in Saudi Arabia home at last; thankful to gov’t
