Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today helped Malacanang lead two events: the presentation of the Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC) and the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act ( RA) 10868, otherwise known as the Centenarian Act of 2016. Sec. Taguiwalo emphasized continue reading : DSWD salutes winners, finalists of Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities
More relief goods arrive in Batanes for families affected by ‘Ferdie’, ‘Helen’; Sec. Taguiwalo encourages public to learn from every calamity
Amid the arrival of new Typhoon Helen, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to augment resources to Typhoon Ferdie victims in Batanes Group of Islands. During the weekend, two relief operations were conducted to provide additional resources to affected families and to prepare them for the possible onslaught of the new typhoon. continue reading : More relief goods arrive in Batanes for families affected by ‘Ferdie’, ‘Helen’; Sec. Taguiwalo encourages public to learn from every calamity
DSWD to distribute bottled water to families affected by water shortage in Sto. Domingo, Albay
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to keep in touch with the local government unit (LGU) of Sto. Domingo, Albay to provide safe potable water to residents affected by the water shortage. Currently, the Department is procuring 10,000 pieces of 6 liters bottled water for distribution to affected households in 17 barangays continue reading : DSWD to distribute bottled water to families affected by water shortage in Sto. Domingo, Albay
DSWD leads signing of IRR of Centenarians Act; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for stricter implementation of laws protecting seniors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will lead the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016 on Monday, September 26. The law states that all Filipinos, who have reached 100 years old and above, whether residing in the Philippines or abroad shall continue reading : DSWD leads signing of IRR of Centenarians Act; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for stricter implementation of laws protecting seniors
Relief ops in Batanes to continue amid new storm
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assures the public that the rehabilitation and assistance for Typhoon ‘Ferdie’ survivors will continue despite the arrival of Tropical Storm ‘Helen’ in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Yesterday, September 23, the DSWD Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) and DSWD Field Office-II held a video continue reading : Relief ops in Batanes to continue amid new storm
Programs for families affected by anti-drug campaign a priority of DSWD
As the anti-drug campaign of the Duterte administration intensifies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) affirms that there are programs and services available for families and children affected by the campaign. DSWD Undersecretary for Protective Services Program (PSP) Vilma B. Cabrera explained that the Department has existing programs to support the needs of continue reading : Programs for families affected by anti-drug campaign a priority of DSWD
DSWD joins 3rd nationwide #Pagyanig Challenge
As one of the lead agencies in disaster response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the conduct of the 2016 3rd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Wednesday, September 28. The NSED campaign, dubbed as #Pagyanig continue reading : DSWD joins 3rd nationwide #Pagyanig Challenge
DSWD leads celebration of 24th National Family Week in Pasig City
The National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF) chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) calls on all Filipino families to spend bonding moments from September 24 to 30 as it leads the nation in the celebration of the 24th National Family Week Celebration with a kick-off program at Pasig City this continue reading : DSWD leads celebration of 24th National Family Week in Pasig City
Batanes requests for cash-for-work and emergency shelter assistance for survivors of ‘Ferdie’
As the road to recovery of Batanes continues after the devastation brought by Typhoon Ferdie, the provincial government requested for the immediate implementation of cash-for-work (CFW) and emergency shelter program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to hasten the shelter reconstruction and rehabilitation works in the area. Under the CFW, the beneficiaries continue reading : Batanes requests for cash-for-work and emergency shelter assistance for survivors of ‘Ferdie’
Foundation donates nutritious biscuits for victims of ‘Ferdie’
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ricardo B. Jalad (center) receives today 14,000 packs of High Energy Biscuits known as “The Care Package” (TCP) from Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Augusto I. Carpio III (middle left) for distribution to victims of continue reading : Foundation donates nutritious biscuits for victims of ‘Ferdie’
