The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for inclusive development for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through its support for persons with autism (PWAs) during the kick off celebration of the National Autism Consciousness Week (NACW), led by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP), at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena yesterday. continue reading : DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN
DSWD assures enough relief resources for ‘Bising’
With Tropical Depression Bising entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) guarantees that enough resources are available in the National Resource Operations Center (NROC) and in its field offices (FOs) for the possible impact of this latest weather disturbance to affect the country. Currently, the Department maintains continue reading : DSWD assures enough relief resources for ‘Bising’
DSWD releases guidelines on implementation of Pres. Duterte’s P5,000 financial assistance for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released Memorandum Circular No. 3, which provides mechanisms for the distribution of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s financial assistance worth P5,000 to households affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 who have not received the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) from the government up to now. During the continue reading : DSWD releases guidelines on implementation of Pres. Duterte’s P5,000 financial assistance for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
DSWD reports assistance to HTI fire victims
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today shared information that she and the DSWD-Field Office IV-A headed by Regional Director Letty Diokno were able to secure in the last two days regarding the fire at the HTI compound inside the export processing Zone in General Trias, Cavite. “We continue to continue reading : DSWD reports assistance to HTI fire victims
DSWD marks 66th year anniversary, intensifies outreach missions to urban poor communities
As the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) celebrates its 66th Foundation Anniversary, it continues to reinforce Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo (prompt, compassionate service) to the sectors it is mandated to serve by conducting activities which reach out to urban poor communities. True to its 66th year anniversary theme, DSWD@66 May Malasakit, the department’s continue reading : DSWD marks 66th year anniversary, intensifies outreach missions to urban poor communities
Competence of DSWD middle managers vital in achieving agency’s goal of prompt, compassionate public service – Sec. Taguiwalo
In line with the priority of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services and programs to the poor and marginalized sector, the Department held an assessment of the current competencies of 82 DSWD middle managers composed of Division Chiefs, Officers-in-Charge (OICs) and Unit/Section Heads from continue reading : Competence of DSWD middle managers vital in achieving agency’s goal of prompt, compassionate public service – Sec. Taguiwalo
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo pledges Department’s help to survivors of EPZA fire
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo this afternoon went to General Trias in Cavite to see the needs of survivors of the huge factory fire which erupted in the area yesterday afternoon. The fire was at the House Technology Industries, a company that manufactures pre-fabricated house parts which are exported continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo pledges Department’s help to survivors of EPZA fire
DSWD official speaks to UN Assembly on Social Development in New York
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Secretary Aleli Dulce B. Bawagan is slated to read the Philippines’ Country Paper to the 55th Session of the United Nations Commission on Social Development in New York. The proceedings will be from Feb. 1-10, 2017 in New York and the continue reading : DSWD official speaks to UN Assembly on Social Development in New York
DSWD explains process of assistance provision to Filipinos being deported from Sabah
Through its Field Office IX’s Processing Center for Displaced Persons (PCDP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be providing services for around 7,000 undocumented Filipinos in Sabah, Malaysia scheduled to be repatriated starting this February. Along with other agencies, the DSWD will provide services for the Filipinos – men, women, and children continue reading : DSWD explains process of assistance provision to Filipinos being deported from Sabah
DSWD reports circumstances that led to the spoilage of donations from Belgium
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today reported to the Filipino people the circumstances that led to the spoilage of the contents of at least 12 container vans of donations from Filipinos in Belgium and Belgian citizens for the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda. The goods were donated and arrived in the Philippines in continue reading : DSWD reports circumstances that led to the spoilage of donations from Belgium
