Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo reiterated her call to the public to refrain from alms-giving that encourages kids to roam the streets and endanger their lives. “The Department and its attached agencies continue to advocate the ‘Anti-Mendicancy Law’ that penalizes anyone who gives alms to mendicants or street kids. continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo encourages ‘right way of compassion’ for street kids this Christmas season
We want the DSWD to be the Voice of the Poor in the Duterte Government – Sec. Taguiwalo
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today held its second and last of its two annual meetings of dubbed the National Management Development Conference (NMDC). This second meeting is being held in Baguio City, and is attended by all the national and regional officials of the DSWD from all over the country, including continue reading : We want the DSWD to be the Voice of the Poor in the Duterte Government – Sec. Taguiwalo
Sinagot ni DSWD Sec. Judy Taguiwalo ang tanong ng Northern Luzon Media kaugnay ng pagpapalibing kay Marcos sa Libingan ng mga Bayani
Sa isang press conference sa pagitan ng DSWD Sec. Taguiwao at ng mga media mula sa Baguio at Hilagang Luzon, sinagot ng kalihim ng DSWD ang katanungan ng isang reporter hinggil sa tindig nito kaugnay ng pagpapalibing kay dating pangulong Ferdinand Marcos sa Libingan ng mga Bayani. Panoorin ang buong panayam sa pamamagitan ng pag-click continue reading : Sinagot ni DSWD Sec. Judy Taguiwalo ang tanong ng Northern Luzon Media kaugnay ng pagpapalibing kay Marcos sa Libingan ng mga Bayani
Persons with Disabilities turn over proposed 10-Point Development Agenda to DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently hosted the first National Summit of Persons with Disabilities (PWDS) with the theme, “Together, Creating an Enabling Environment and Self-Sufficiency of Persons with Disabilities”, which paved the way for the more than 350 PWDs to bring up their issues and to propose programs and services which they continue reading : Persons with Disabilities turn over proposed 10-Point Development Agenda to DSWD
DSWD continues to provide assistance to human trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso
Just recently, DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo sent DSWD Assistant Secretary for OSEC Group Aleli Bawagan to visit Ms. Mary Jane Veloso to check on her condition in Wirogunan Prison in Jogjakarta Indonesia from November 9-11, 2016. Asec. Bawagan also handed two letters for Ms. Veloso. One letter came from Ms. Veloso’s family and the continue reading : DSWD continues to provide assistance to human trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso
DSWD, LGU distribute relief assistance to Mandaluyong fire survivors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office (FO) in the National Capital Region (NCR), started yesterday the relief distribution for the victims of the Alert Level 5 fire which destroyed some 650 houses and displaced 1,899 families in Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City. The operation was headed by the Disaster continue reading : DSWD, LGU distribute relief assistance to Mandaluyong fire survivors
Sec. Taguiwalo lauds CSOs for compassionate service to ‘Lawin’ survivors
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo expressed appreciations for the collective efforts of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to provide compassionate service to Super Typhoon ‘Lawin’ survivors in Cagayan Valley. Based on the reports received by the Secretary from the DSWD-Field Office II, the Cagayan Valley Disaster Response Center (CVDRC) and continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo lauds CSOs for compassionate service to ‘Lawin’ survivors
DSWD official visits Mary Jane Veloso in Indonesia as part of humanitarian efforts against human trafficking
From November 9-11 2016, DSWD Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Secretary (OSEC Group) Aleli B. Bawagan visited Mary Jane Veloso in Wirogun Prison in Indonesia to personally check on her condition in prison. She was also asked to personally hand Secretary Taguiwalo’s letter to Mary Jane Veloso. Before the visit in Indonesia, Asec. continue reading : DSWD official visits Mary Jane Veloso in Indonesia as part of humanitarian efforts against human trafficking
DSWD opposes lowering age of criminal responsibility
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today issued the strong opposition of the department against the intent of House Bill No. 935 (An Act Amending Certain Provision of Republic Act No. 9344, Otherwise known as the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006: and for Other Purposes and House continue reading : DSWD opposes lowering age of criminal responsibility
DSWD extends assistance to victims of Alarm 5 fire in Mandaluyong City; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for help for children and senior citizens
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute Family Food Packs (FFPs) and financial aid for the shelter reconstruction of more or less 1,800 individuals affected by a fire incident that took place last night, November 13, in Blocks 34, 35 and 36 of Brgy. Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City. Earlier today, continue reading : DSWD extends assistance to victims of Alarm 5 fire in Mandaluyong City; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for help for children and senior citizens
