“We will continue and improve social protection programs that aim to provide immediate relief and timely assistance to the marginalized and vulnerable sectors of the country including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or the Conditional Cash Transfer of the Philippines. However, these programs will be complemented by initiatives that will help the poor stand on continue reading : DSWD aims for programs to help poor stand on their own
DSWD, LGUs assist families affected by ‘Carina’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Cagayan and Isabela in Region II, has provided a total of P953,800 worth of relief assistance to the families affected by Tropical Depression Carina in the said provinces. Of this amount, P559,800.00 was provided by LGUs, P385,000.00 by continue reading : DSWD, LGUs assist families affected by ‘Carina’
Review of ‘Yolanda’ disaster ops tops DSWD’s priorities – Sec. Taguiwalo
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo reiterated that since July 1, the DSWD has embarked on an intensive review of all programs and services, with the Typhoon Yolanda disaster operations as a priority. “We all know that there were several negative issues on the massive disaster response operations for survivors of continue reading : Review of ‘Yolanda’ disaster ops tops DSWD’s priorities – Sec. Taguiwalo
Sec. Taguiwalo to DSWD- Field Office VIII: Speed up review of LGUs’ liquidation reports on funds for seniors’ pensions
Following reports on unliquidated social pension funds managed by the local government units (LGUs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Field Office VIII (DSWD-FO VIII) is fast-tracking the review of the Social Pension Program implementation in the provinces of Leyte and Samar in Eastern Visayas. Last week, former councilor of Tabontabon, Nestor Abrematea dared DSWD-FO continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo to DSWD- Field Office VIII: Speed up review of LGUs’ liquidation reports on funds for seniors’ pensions
Sustainable livelihood is what the poor needs – Sec. Taguiwalo
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo agreed with the statement of a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiary, who was interviewed over a television station, that livelihood and employment are the more appropriate help for the Filipino poor rather than the conditional cash transfer program. During the interview, Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary, Angelita continue reading : Sustainable livelihood is what the poor needs – Sec. Taguiwalo
“Disaster preparedness is our responsibility as citizens” – DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the department and the rest of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s administration puts strong emphasis on disaster preparedness and the need to empower Filipinos when it comes to developing resilience. This was one of the core messages in her speech during the closing ceremonies continue reading : “Disaster preparedness is our responsibility as citizens” – DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo
DSWD Readies Funds and Stockpiles for TD “Carina”
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with disaster response agencies, is now preparing for the possible onslaught of Tropical Depression (TD) “Carina”. As of 10:00AM on July 29, the low pressure area (LPA) being monitored by DOST-PAGASA has developed into a tropical depression and was located 195 km East of Borongan City, Eastern continue reading : DSWD Readies Funds and Stockpiles for TD “Carina”
Two-year old girl allegedly abused by 15-year old uncle now safe
The Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) of Sagay City has taken custody of the 15-year old boy who allegedly raped his two-year old niece last week, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Field Office Negros Island Region (DSWD-FO NIR) which is providing technical assistance to the LSWDO in handling the case. continue reading : Two-year old girl allegedly abused by 15-year old uncle now safe
DSWD holds dialogue with Bukidnon farmers’ affected by El Niño; signs agreement to expedite rice aid
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Field Office X (DSWD-FO X) met with an estimated 4,000 El Nino-affected farmers from Bukidnon to discuss their request for rice assistance following loss of their livelihood due to the prolonged dry spell. The meeting ended peacefully with both parties signing an agreement that outlines the provision of rice continue reading : DSWD holds dialogue with Bukidnon farmers’ affected by El Niño; signs agreement to expedite rice aid
Sec. Taguiwalo asks El Nino, La Nina-affected farmers to coordinate with DSWD Offices regarding release of rice subsidies
DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo announced that DSWD Field Office X has already responded to the call of farmers from Bukidnon for rice subsidies. According to media reports, thousands of farmers from Bukidnon immediately proceeded to the DSWD Region X office in Cagayan de Oro to demand three sacks of rice each for their families. continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo asks El Nino, La Nina-affected farmers to coordinate with DSWD Offices regarding release of rice subsidies
