Retired University of the Philippines professor and now Department of Social Work and Development Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today expressed her solidarity with and congratulations to all teachers in the country as the Philippines celebrates World Teachers Day. Annually since 1994, World Teachers Day is observed after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo congratulates teachers on World Teachers Day
Outstanding older persons given tribute through Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards
Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda (SUN) Awardees 2016 (From right): Marcial T. Angkok, 74, Caloocan City, Metro Manila; Alejandro L. Baluyut, 60, Los Banos, Laguna; Agatona Cachero, 97, Vigan, Ilocos Sur; Estrella M. Castuciano, 78, GMA, Cavite; Lolita De La Cruz, 67, Rodriguez, Rizal; Susan Evangelista, 74, Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Nieves Gutierrez, 67, Hermosa, Bataan; Crisanta Layos, continue reading : Outstanding older persons given tribute through Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards
Walk for Life ushers in the Elderly Filipino Week celebration
DSWD Assistant Secretary Aleli B. Bawagan (4th from left) and Protective Services Bureau Director Pacita Sarino (3rd from left), with the representatives from the different local government units, during the Walk for Life, kick-off activity of Elderly Filipino Week, held at SM Mall of Asia Music Arena on October 1. Aside from the 17 LGUs continue reading : Walk for Life ushers in the Elderly Filipino Week celebration
DSWD seeks budget approval for Aftercare, Reintegration and Transformation Support for Recovering Drug Dependents Program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already submitted a budget proposal for the operationalization and implementation of the “Reintegration, Rehabilitation and Transformation Support for Recovering Drug Dependents” or Pillar III of the National Drug Rehabilitation Program. The DSWD acted on instructions from Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco to submit the proposal to the continue reading : DSWD seeks budget approval for Aftercare, Reintegration and Transformation Support for Recovering Drug Dependents Program
DSWD Awards Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) holds the awarding ceremony of the national search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. The National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya was launched in 2012. The search was launched to highlight the role of the Filipino family as the core in support to building stronger foundation of continue reading : DSWD Awards Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
Evacuees affected by ‘Habagat’ safely return to their homes
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) reports that the 532 families or 2,555 persons affected by the relentless Southwest Monsoon rains or ‘Habagat’ in three municipalities in Bulacan are now back in their homes following improvements in the weather. However, the DSWD Field Office-III maintains its coordination with continue reading : Evacuees affected by ‘Habagat’ safely return to their homes
DSWD leads 2016 Elderly Filipino Week celebration, emphasizes care and respect for older persons
As the lead agency in social protection, the Department of Social Welfare and Development continuously conducts advocacy activities to promote the rights and welfare of the disadvantaged and vulnerable sector, including older persons. One form of advocacy is the celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week on October 1-7to be led by the DSWD in partnership continue reading : DSWD leads 2016 Elderly Filipino Week celebration, emphasizes care and respect for older persons
Boy whose mom was nabbed carrying Marijuana now under Grandma’s care
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that the four- year- old son of the woman caught carrying 10 grams of Marijuana in Naga City, Bicol is now under the care of his maternal grandmother and aunt. The minor was previously taken to the Naga City Women Center for temporary shelter right after continue reading : Boy whose mom was nabbed carrying Marijuana now under Grandma’s care
DSWD provides cash-for-work to El Nino-affected residents in Quirino
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that through its Field Office II in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, it has been able to provide assistance to Filipinos affected by the El Nino phenomenon in the region. DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the department was prepared for contingencies such as this and continue reading : DSWD provides cash-for-work to El Nino-affected residents in Quirino
DSWD accredits four CSOs; gives 12 SWDAs go signal to implement social welfare programs
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo (5th from left) beams as she poses for a souvenir photo with singer/actor Ogie Alcasid, Jr, President of the Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM), Inc. after the awarding of certificates to newly-accredited Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and registered, licensed and accredited Social continue reading : DSWD accredits four CSOs; gives 12 SWDAs go signal to implement social welfare programs
