The Philippine government will launch on June 23 in Ormoc City the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community-Driven Development (KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP) that will empower communities in over 800 municipalities nationwide to participate in the planning, budgeting and implementation of community-level projects that help reduce poverty. Implemented by the Department continue reading : National Community-Driven Development Program to prioritize ‘Yolanda’-hit areas

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman enjoined concerned sectors to properly implement Republic Act (RA) 10630 or  the “Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines” to ensure that children in conflict with the law (CICL) will get the proper justice due them. Sec. Soliman made this appeal during yesterday’s ceremonial signing continue reading : Make life right for children – Sec. Soliman

Zamboanga City – To provide a safer place for families affected by the clash between the military and the Moro National Liberation Front-Misuari Faction in September 2013, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established seven transitory sites in this city. These are the Joaquin F. Enriquez Sports complex (JFESC) Grandstand Bunkhouses, Tulungatung continue reading : DSWD sets up transitory sites for Zambo stand off survivors

Schools are children’s second home. It is in school where they discover new things, develop their skills, unleash their potentials, and strive to achieve their dreams. But what if both their house and school got destroyed? Should it stop them from learning and dreaming? For the children of Bantayan Island, it should not. On the continue reading : Learning in tents

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) will sign today, Monday, June 16, the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9344 as amended by Republic Act 10630 also known as an “Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines, amending for the purpose Republic continue reading : DSWD leads signing of revised rules strengthening juvenile justice welfare system

Cebu City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas released  P71.7  million for the implementation of Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-for-Work (CFW) program in Madridejos, a town in Northern Cebu which was affected by Typhoon Yolanda. DSWD –Field Office VII Director Mercedita Jabagat turned over the check to Madridejos continue reading : DSWD releases P71.7 M aid for ‘Yolanda’ victims in Northern Cebu town

Tacloban City, Leyte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today said that it will continue to engage in peaceful dialogues with People Surge, an alliance of Typhoon Yolanda victims in Eastern Visayas, to address their different demands. This following  a rally staged by the group on Monday  in front of the DSWD- Field continue reading : DSWD to People Surge: Let’s continue to hold peaceful dialogues

Guiuan, Eastern Samar — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that assistance for survivors of Typhoon Yolanda will continue, with priority focus on transferring those living in tents to safer and comfortable shelters. This was agreed during the 5th Inter-Cluster Meeting on Rehabilitation Efforts in ‘Yolanda’-hit areas held over the continue reading : From tents to safer shelters for ‘Yolanda’ survivors is government’s priority

“I respect the opposition of Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago to my confirmation. I respect her legal opinion as a member of the Commission on Appointments (CA), as a Senator and as a legal luminary. I believe that her opposition is based on principles that she stands by.” This was the clarification made by Department of Social continue reading : Sec. Soliman: I respect Sen. Santiago’s opposition

In celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day with the theme, “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago” (Following the Footsteps of Great Filipinos, Towards Widespread and Lasting Change), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) along with other government agencies will participate in an exhibit dubbed as “Mga Pampamahalaang Programa continue reading : DSWD supports 116th Philippine Independence Day celebration