The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to include some 700 street families around Metro Manila in its initial implementation of the Expanded Conditional Cash Transfer (ECCT) Project which aims to provide them with a safe and healthy environment, free from the hazards of criminality, pollution, and road accidents. There will be continue reading : 700 ‘kariton’ families in NCR to receive cash grants

As the lead agency in social protection and promotion of the rights and welfare of the disadvantaged and vulnerable sector, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently hosted the ASEAN Conference on Working Toward a Cyber Pornography and Cyber Prostitution Free Southeast Asia. The three-day conference aimed at enhancing the competency of ASEAN-member continue reading : PH calls for strong partnership among ASEAN to fight Cyber Pornography and Cyber Prostitution

As part of DSWD’s continued partnership with the private sector in the delivery of public service, the Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Philippine Social Enterprise Network, Inc., (PHILSEN) a non-profit and non-government organization to implement the Social Livelihood Opportunities through Social Entrepreneurship for Grassroots training of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries. The DSWD continue reading : DSWD AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GROUP SIGN AGREEMENT TO ENHANCE LIVELIHOOD SKILLS OF PANTAWID PAMILYA BENEFICIARIES

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) jointly launched the “Sustainable Livelihood and Environment for DSWD Disadvantaged Clients” program held recently at the Amphitheatre of Provincial Capitol of Ilagan, Isabela. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman and by DENR Secretary continue reading : DSWD, DENR launch Cooperation Program

Tears stream down Zeny’s pale, sunken cheeks as she gazes at the crude stick drawing of a mother’s figure holding on to her children, and the words inscribed underneath…. “Sa aming pinakamamahal na ina, HAPPY MOTHER’s DAY! Salamat po sa inyong pagmamahal at pag-aaruga sa amin. Pagpalain po kayo ng Panginoong Diyos…ang inyong mga anak, continue reading : A TALE OF THREE MOTHERS

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman hailed the issuance of PhilHealth’s Circular that provides entitlement of all Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries to the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) benefits in any health care providers accredited by PhilHealth. Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries and their dependents may soon avail of the PhilHealth benefits, under the Sponsored Program Component continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries may soon avail of PhilHealth benefits – DSWD

“The white elephant in the room.” This was how Maria Pilar Ramos described the distrust and confusion felt by the people of Mulanay when Kalahi-CIDSS (Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services) first came to Mulanay almost a decade ago. Their doubts and fears were justified, as they have heard many empty continue reading : MULANAY: THE MODEL MUNICIPALITY FOR CHANGE

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman said that typhoon ‘Sendong’ survivors are well on their way to recovery with their recent transfer to their new homes and establishment of small business enterprises. It can be recalled that the DSWD awarded livelihood checks totalling P975,000.00 to 195 families in Cagayan de Oro City in April. continue reading : ‘Sendong’ survivors on their way to recovery – DSWD

“Filipino mothers are vital cornerstone of strong families and communities that will ensure sustainable progress across all areas of development. Thus, promoting and protecting the health and well-being of Filipino women is of utmost importance.” This was the message of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman during the International Day of Action for Women’s continue reading : PROMOTING WOMEN’s HEALTH FOR A PROGRESSIVE NATION

“According to research, the projected increase and decrease in rainfall in the Philippines in 2020 and 2050, as a result of the phenomenon known as climate change, could lead to flood occurrences and prolonged drought spells. The rise in global temperature, melting of ice glaciers and rise of the sea level all contribute to the continue reading : DSWD CALLS ON PARTNERS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO WEATHER CLIMATE CHANGE