As the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) enters another milestone in public service, it vows to continue delivering “Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo,” to the sectors it is mandated to serve. This was the message of Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo as the Department celebrates its 66th foundation anniversary with the theme, “DSWD@66: May Malasakit” continue reading : DSWD reinforces prompt, compassionate service on its 66th anniversary
DSWD maintains coordination with LGUs in CDO, CARAGA as heavy rains bring flooding anew
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Offices (FOs) X and CARAGA maintain their close coordination with concerned local government units (LGUs) as heavy rains brought by a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and tail end of a cold front resulting in massive flooding have hit several areas anew in both regions over the continue reading : DSWD maintains coordination with LGUs in CDO, CARAGA as heavy rains bring flooding anew
DSWD preparing measures to assist 7,000 Filipino migrant workers to be deported from Malaysia in February
“The safety and security of Filipino migrant workers will be protected. We will exert all efforts to ensure this.” This was the statement of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo as reports have come in that Sabah will begin to deport illegal immigrants from the Philippines in the thousands using continue reading : DSWD preparing measures to assist 7,000 Filipino migrant workers to be deported from Malaysia in February
DSWD, MetroBank Foundation hold simultaneous Chinese New Year gift giving to poor families in selected areas nationwide
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined Metrobank Foundation and the George Ty (GT) Foundation in the kick-off activity of the Bags of Blessing Project which was simultaneously held this morning in various areas around the country. The Bags of Blessing Project aims to distribute 10,000 continue reading : DSWD, MetroBank Foundation hold simultaneous Chinese New Year gift giving to poor families in selected areas nationwide
DSWD conducts pilot activity for reintegration of drug surrenderers in the community
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in coordination with the local government unit (LGU) of Talisay, Batangas led yesterday the conduct of “Linis Bayan,” a pilot activity for drug surrenderers. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns and the Department’s focal person for the anti-drug campaign Jose Antonio Hernandez spearheaded the activity, together with continue reading : DSWD conducts pilot activity for reintegration of drug surrenderers in the community
DSWD assists Sacadas victimized by illegal recruiters, tricked to work in Hacienda Luisita
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide assistance to Sacadas or migratory sugar workers recruited to work in Hacienda Luisita by Greenhand Labor Service Cooperative Agrikulto Inc., and Central Azucarera de Tarlac. Based on reports given to the DSWD, some 1,000 Sacadas have been recruited to work in Hacienda Luisita since continue reading : DSWD assists Sacadas victimized by illegal recruiters, tricked to work in Hacienda Luisita
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo joins Pres. Duterte, other cabinet officials in Tacloban to inspect housing project for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
Tacloban City, Leyte – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo joined President Rodrigo R. Duterte and other cabinet officials here yesterday to inspect the New Hope Village, a permanent housing project by the National Housing Authority (NHA) located at Barangay Sta. Elena for Supertyphoon Yolanda survivors. Other cabinet officials present during continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo joins Pres. Duterte, other cabinet officials in Tacloban to inspect housing project for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
DSWD, LGUs continue relief ops for families affected by flooding in Visayas, Mindanao
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and concerned local government units (LGUs) continue to conduct relief operations in several areas in Mindanao and Visayas Regions that are still experiencing flash floods brought by incessant heavy rains. DSWD- Field Office (FO) XI reported that it provided family food packs to families staying in evacuation continue reading : DSWD, LGUs continue relief ops for families affected by flooding in Visayas, Mindanao
DSWD, other member-agencies of ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Pillar call on media to promote significance of ASEAN
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo emphasized the importance of promoting ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) as an instrument to help uplift the quality of life of ordinary citizens during yesterday’s launch of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar Chairmanship at Marquee Mall, Angeles City, Pampanga. DSWD is continue reading : DSWD, other member-agencies of ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Pillar call on media to promote significance of ASEAN
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community aims to increase ordinary citizens’ awareness of ASEAN
“We want to mainstream the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and make it an institution that ordinary citizens are familiar with. The agreements, projects and programs of the ASEAN should be explained to citizens of its Member-States so they can make use of them as they go about their daily lives as members of continue reading : ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community aims to increase ordinary citizens’ awareness of ASEAN
