As chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) third pillar — the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today led the launch of the Philippines’ chairmanship of the ASCC in Clark, Pampanga. The ASCC aims to help the ASEAN realize its goal of an ASEAN community that is continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo leads ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community; ASCC chairmanship launched today in Pampanga
Disaster ops still ongoing in areas affected by flooding, heavy rains
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its field offices (FOs) continues to provide relief augmentation to local government units (LGUs) in the Visayas and Mindanao regions that are still reeling from the effects of flooding incidents brought about by incessant rains due to the tail end of a cold front that occurred last continue reading : Disaster ops still ongoing in areas affected by flooding, heavy rains
DSWD, Metrobank Foundation ink agreement on Bags of Blessing Project to be launched on Jan 28
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo led today’s signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) of the Bags of Blessing Project (BoB) with Metro Bank Foundation. The signing was held at the DSWD National Capital Region (DSWD) in Legarda, Manila. Sec. Taguiwalo signed the MOA with GT Foundation Inc. (GTFI) Executive continue reading : DSWD, Metrobank Foundation ink agreement on Bags of Blessing Project to be launched on Jan 28
DSWD leads ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar launch; emphasizes need for a people-centered, people-oriented organization
As chairperson of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Cluster (ASCC) this year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will lead the ASCC Pillar launch of the Philippines ASEAN 2017 chairmanship at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City, Pampanga on January 24, 2017. The ASCC Pillar is one of the three Community Councils within ASEAN which continue reading : DSWD leads ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Pillar launch; emphasizes need for a people-centered, people-oriented organization
DSWD provides P6.4M worth of assistance to affected families by the cold front
A total of P6,415,628.36 worth of relief assistance was provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to affected families of the cold front in Regions NIR, VII, VII, X, and CARAGA. The said amount is part of the augmentation support of the Department to the affected Local Government Units (LGUs) which has continue reading : DSWD provides P6.4M worth of assistance to affected families by the cold front
DSWD Sec.Taguiwalo visits CDO, meets with LGU on relief ops for flood victims
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo flew to Cagayan De Oro (CDO) yesterday and met with local executives to discuss ways on how to further assist families affected by severe flooding in the city and other nearby provinces due to heavy rains brought by the tail end of a cold continue reading : DSWD Sec.Taguiwalo visits CDO, meets with LGU on relief ops for flood victims
DSWD initiates talks with private groups for recovery, reintegration programs for drug dependents
To maximize its contribution to the anti-drug campaign of the Duterte administration, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to explore partnerships with various groups for the implementation of community-based recovery and reintegration programs for recovering drug dependents and their families. Just recently, DSWD Undersecretary Mae Fe Ancheta-Templa met with Dilaab Foundation, Inc., continue reading : DSWD initiates talks with private groups for recovery, reintegration programs for drug dependents
DSWD to give more emphasis to reproductive health, family planning in implementation of social protection programs
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today said that the agency will commit to the tasks set to it by President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s Executive Order No. 12 titled “Attaining and Sustaining ‘Zero Unmet Need for Family Planning’ Through the Strict Implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act, Providing continue reading : DSWD to give more emphasis to reproductive health, family planning in implementation of social protection programs
DSWD extends relief aid to families affected by flooding in Visayas, Mindanao
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its concerned Field Offices (FOs) has provided relief assistance to families affected by massive flooding due to heavy rain brought by the tail-end of a cold front over Eastern and Central Visayas and Northern Mindanao. According to the 3AM report today by the DSWD-Disaster Response Operations continue reading : DSWD extends relief aid to families affected by flooding in Visayas, Mindanao
DSWD in Tacloban monitoring status of evacuees from flashfloods in Region 8
DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today said that the DSWD Field Office 8 remains active in monitoring the situation of citizens affected by yesterday’s torrential rains which resulted in flashfloods in various parts of Northern Mindanao and Region 8. “We continue to gather reports from the ground regarding the status of individuals and families who continue reading : DSWD in Tacloban monitoring status of evacuees from flashfloods in Region 8
