Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has vowed to continue coordinating with the members of the inter-agency committee involved in the provision of benefits to solo parents as mandated by Republic Act (RA) 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents’ Welfare Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The DSWD chief continue reading : DSWD wants inter-agency committee to expedite benefits to solo parents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday (August 26) reiterated its firm position on protecting those who cannot protect themselves, particularly minors who are subjected to abuse, including human trafficking and sexual exploitation. “As the agency tasked with safeguarding the well-being of our nation’s most vulnerable, the DSWD cannot stay silent in continue reading : DSWD reiterates stand on protecting those who cannot protect themselves
As the agency tasked with safeguarding the well-being of our nation’s most vulnerable, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) cannot stay silent in the face of the serious charges against Mr. Apollo Quiboloy. The allegations of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse of minors strike at the very core of what we stand continue reading : DSWD Stands for Protecting Those Who Cannot Protect Themselves (Official Statement on the Serious Charges vs Mr. Apollo Quiboloy)
Members of the House Committee on Appropriations have expressed support for the reinstatement of the Php18 billion budget-cut in the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Expenditure Project (NEP) for 2025. “I will move not only for the approval of this best performing agency with the best Secretary of our country, we are continue reading : House members call for restoration of Php18B cut in DSWD’s proposed 2025 budget
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has told members of the House Committee on Appropriations that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has given a Php500 million fund allocation for setting-up of regional offices to oversee the reintegration of non-state armed groups and former rebels. “So, ang good news po continue reading : DSWD eyes setting up of reg’l offices to handle reintegration of former rebels, non-state armed groups
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has assured members of Congress that the agency will continue enhancing its programs and services and provide unhampered support to vulnerable individuals and families with the proposed Php229.7 billion funding for 2025 during the budget hearing last Wednesday (August 21). “We are continuously enhancing our continue reading : DSWD chief assures Congress of agency’s improved public service with proposed Php229B 2025 budget
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to enhance its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) by expanding partnerships with other government agencies, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said during the agency’s budget hearing at the House of Representatives last Wednesday (August 21). “We do understand that not everyone is going to be an entrepreneur. It’s continue reading : DSWD broadens livelihood program via partnerships with other agencies
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian underscored the substantial improvement of the agency’s budget utilization rate during the House Committee on Appropriations’ deliberation of the DSWD’s 2025 proposed budget on Wednesday (August 21). “We did a comprehensive housekeeping by conducting a thorough review of our processes and implemented significant improvements. We continue reading : DSWD chief reports improved agency fund utilization at Congress’ budget hearing
In Sta. Teresita town in Cagayan province, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished) is not only helping the townsfolk mitigate the effects of climate change but also in reviving ecotourism and local livelihood. Sta. Teresita is continue reading : DSWD’s Project LAWA and BINHI helps revive ecotourism, livelihood in Cagayan town
A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated on Wednesday (August 21) that the agency-issued Guarantee Letters (GLs) under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) are now being accepted by selected funeral parlors and memorial service providers across the country. “Individuals in crisis situations who need assistance for continue reading : DSWD-issued Guarantee Letters for burial assistance now accepted by selected funeral parlors
