As the lead agency in the national government’s disaster response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to strengthen its preparations for the ‘Big One’, referring to the predicted 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Metro Manila to be generated by the West Valley Fault. The Department has been regularly coordinating with other members of the continue reading : DSWD scales up preparations for ‘Big One’; Sec. Taguiwalo calls on communities to do the same
DSWD gives update on status of assistance to urban poor settlers, relocatees in Bulacan resettlement sites
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today gave updates on the Department’s assistance to urban poor relocatees in Pandi, Bulacan, including those who belong to the Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (KADAMAY) who have recently occupied abandoned and neglected public housing projects of the National Housing Authority (NHA) in the municipality. continue reading : DSWD gives update on status of assistance to urban poor settlers, relocatees in Bulacan resettlement sites
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries start receiving rice subsidy
Some 4.3 million beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have started receiving this March their rice subsidy of P600 a month. The rice subsidy is on top of their health and education cash grants. The total amount disbursed this March pay-out for the rice subsidy continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries start receiving rice subsidy
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community pushes for promotion of migrant workers’ rights, role of civil service as catalyst for achieving ASEAN Vision 2025
The Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is pushing for the approval of the two outcome documents which were deliberated by the ASCC ministers and their representatives from the 10 ASEAN member-countries, during the 17th ASCC Council Meeting held at the Iloilo continue reading : ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community pushes for promotion of migrant workers’ rights, role of civil service as catalyst for achieving ASEAN Vision 2025
DSWD assists close to 2,000 Pinoy deportees from Sabah in first quarter of 2017
Despite counseling, advocacy, and other efforts conducted by the government to discourage Filipinos from going to Malaysia without proper documentation, the number of deportees continues to increase year after year. This was reported by Field Office IX of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Filipino deportees from Malaysia stated several reasons that compel continue reading : DSWD assists close to 2,000 Pinoy deportees from Sabah in first quarter of 2017
Poor families from Regions III, VI, VII, XI, NCR can now avail of free medicines
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo urged poor families from Regions III, VI, VII, XI and the National Capital Region (NCR) who need medicines to avail of the Libreng Gamot Para sa Masa (Lingap). Lingap is already implemented in selected hospitals in the said regions. These are: University of the Philippines-Philippine continue reading : Poor families from Regions III, VI, VII, XI, NCR can now avail of free medicines
DSWD giving family food packs to families needing assistance in Pandi, Bulacan
“Our mandate is to help those who are in immediate need of our services and assistance programs, and that is what we did and continue to do for the urban poor of Bulacan. The urban poor there are facing a crisis situation.” This was the reaction of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary continue reading : DSWD giving family food packs to families needing assistance in Pandi, Bulacan
DSWD holds national consultation with stakeholders for 2018 budget preparation
As part of of its efforts to uphold transparent and efficient public service, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted a consultation dialogue last week with members of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and representatives of media groups on the Department’s 2018 proposed budget. The consultation dialogue is in line with the Department’s Open continue reading : DSWD holds national consultation with stakeholders for 2018 budget preparation
DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries help rehabilitate famous mangrove destination in Biliran town
Cabucgayan, Biliran – This summer, visit this destination area which is reclaiming its spot as one of the top tourist attractions in this island province as it reopened to visitors. Thanks to beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who helped carry out the rehabilitation of this mangrove continue reading : DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries help rehabilitate famous mangrove destination in Biliran town
DSWD upholds truthful, corrupt-free service through ‘Project Ignite Integrity’
“We have to build strength from within. In DSWD, what we need apart from the strong will and commitment to fight corruption is to put up strong internal controls and accountability mechanisms which can help us to carry out our mission to provide prompt and compassionate service.” Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary continue reading : DSWD upholds truthful, corrupt-free service through ‘Project Ignite Integrity’
