Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released the guidelines on the provision of rice subsidy to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program households. This is part of the order of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte who gave particular attention to the 4Ps program during his first State of the Nation Address continue reading : DSWD releases guidelines of rice subsidy for 4Ps members
DSWD holds forum on women empowerment
Top photos: Social Welfare Officer IV Lucit Villanueva (left) of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Social Welfare Attaché Office (SWATO)tackled the role of SWATO in assisting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), specifically women, during the “We Make Change: Forum on Women Empowerment” conducted yesterday at the DSWD Central Office, which put into spotlight the continue reading : DSWD holds forum on women empowerment
DSWD stand on Finance Dept’s tax reform package: We have deep reservations because of its impact on the poor
Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today stated the department’s position on the Department of Finance’s proposed tax reform scheme. She said that when she and the executive officials of the DSWD analyzed and scrutinized the proposal, they “put the lens in favor of the poor and the continue reading : DSWD stand on Finance Dept’s tax reform package: We have deep reservations because of its impact on the poor
DSWD prepares assistance for families affected by military aerial bombing operations in Compostela Valley
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing provisions for Filipinos affected by military operations against the New People’s Army (NPA) in Compostela Valley. According to reports from civil society organizations Exodus for Justice and Peace (EJP) and Hugpong sa mga Mag-uuma sa Mabini Compostela Vallley (HUMABIN), various residents and peasant organizations in continue reading : DSWD prepares assistance for families affected by military aerial bombing operations in Compostela Valley
DSWD holds dialogue with Nueva Ecija farmers affected by reaper-harvester operations
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo commended the Liga ng mga Manggagawang Bukid (LMB), a group of peasant farmers in Guimba, Nueva Ecija whose sources of livelihood are being affected by reaper-harvester operations in the region, for their united efforts in helping their community survive hunger. Motivated by their organizations’ continue reading : DSWD holds dialogue with Nueva Ecija farmers affected by reaper-harvester operations
Report violators of expanded PWD law to NCDA – DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the National Council for Disability Affairs (NCDA) appeals to establishments to grant 20 percent discount and VAT-free on purchases of certain goods and services made by persons with disabilities (PWDs) as specified under Republic Act (RA)10754 or An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of PWDs. continue reading : Report violators of expanded PWD law to NCDA – DSWD
House approves bill on registration, licensing, accreditation of social welfare and development agencies
The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations approved on Tuesday the Substitute Bill to House Bill No. 438 entitled “An Act Establishing a Comprehensive System for Registration and Licensing of Social Welfare and Development Agencies and Accreditation of Social Welfare Development Programs and Services, and Appropriating Funds Therefor” or the “Social Welfare and Development Agencies continue reading : House approves bill on registration, licensing, accreditation of social welfare and development agencies
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo emphasizes rights of migrant workers during 17th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting in Iloilo City
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo underscored the welfare of migrant workers as among the important issues which should be brought to the attention of leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in her message during the 17th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council (ASCC) Meeting held from March continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo emphasizes rights of migrant workers during 17th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting in Iloilo City
Drug surrenderers complete rehab program; DSWD reiterates support for aftercare services
Some 50 drug surrenderers from Misamis Oriental received on Tuesday, March 7, their certificates of completion after finishing the 12-day Community-based Rehabilitation Program facilitated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), and other partner agencies. Upon learning of continue reading : Drug surrenderers complete rehab program; DSWD reiterates support for aftercare services
Info caravan, signature campaign for solo parents’ rights highlight DSWD celebration of Int’l Women’s Day
Top : Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Promotive Programs Malou Turalde-Jarabe (in violet) and Assistant Secretary for Special Concern Jose Antonio Hernandez (rightmost) leading the conduct of the DSWD’s Information Caravan in Divisoria, Manila to promote the programs and services of the Department for the poor, especially for women in difficult circumstances continue reading : Info caravan, signature campaign for solo parents’ rights highlight DSWD celebration of Int’l Women’s Day
