DSWD calls for volunteers to repack relief goods in NROC for Carina-hit families

As Typhoon Carina compounded by the southwest monsoon or the ‘Habagat’ continues to batter a large area of the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has called for volunteers to help in the repacking of family food packs (FFPs) for families who are affected by the weather disturbance. “We request interested individuals continue reading : DSWD calls for volunteers to repack relief goods in NROC for Carina-hit families

DSWD Bicol FO ready to assist strandees in various regional ports

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-5 (Bicol Region) continue to assist stranded passengers in various ports in the region amid the cancellation of sea travel due to rough seas and strong winds brought about by Typhoon Carina compounded by the ‘Habagat’. Some 178 strandees at the Tabaco Port were continue reading : DSWD Bicol FO ready to assist strandees in various regional ports

DSWD, DOST-FNRI eye ready-to-eat meals for disaster-hit families

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology-Food and the Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), will soon provide ready-to-eat meals to families and individuals that will be affected by disasters. “Pagdating sa disaster response, tama si Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr., nag-uusap na kami at ipaprocure na namin continue reading : DSWD, DOST-FNRI eye ready-to-eat meals for disaster-hit families

PBBM okays whole-of-gov’t approach to prevent 4Ps graduates slippage to poverty

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian reiterated on Tuesday (July 23) the vital role that the whole-of-government approach plays in sustaining the gains of households that have exited from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). “In fact the President has directed us to apply the whole-of-government approach. We all know that continue reading : PBBM okays whole-of-gov’t approach to prevent 4Ps graduates slippage to poverty

DSWD chief expounds agency gains in Post-SONA Discussions

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian explains the key points on agency’s welfare and development programs which were highlighted in the 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, during the Post-SONA Discussions in Pasay City on Tuesday (July 23). Secretary Gatchalian joined other Cabinet secretaries in the continue reading : DSWD chief expounds agency gains in Post-SONA Discussions

DSWD ready to assist both Pinoy, foreign POGO displaced workers

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured on Tuesday (July 23) that the agency is ready to assist Filipino and foreign nationals who will be laid off due to the impending closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country by the end of the year. Secretary Gatchalian made the continue reading : DSWD ready to assist both Pinoy, foreign POGO displaced workers

PBBM’s recognition of 4Ps gains morale booster to grantees, social workers – DSWD chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian was pleased with the recognition expressed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr on the gains of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) saying it is a morale booster for both beneficiaries and program implementers. “We thank the President for this recognition of the accomplishments of continue reading : PBBM’s recognition of 4Ps gains morale booster to grantees, social workers – DSWD chief

DSWD on red alert for Typhoon Carina; prepositioned relief goods ready for dispatch

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Disaster Response Command Center (DRCC) is on red alert status as the Southwest Monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina continues to bring rain in many parts of Luzon and Visayas islands, an official of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said on Tuesday (July 23). “Secretary Rex continue reading : DSWD on red alert for Typhoon Carina; prepositioned relief goods ready for dispatch

PBBM’s support for ‘Walang Gutom 2027’ ensures program’s success – DSWD chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian is confident that the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” will achieve its target of feeding 1 million food-poor families within three years with the full support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “The fight against hunger is doable and President Marcos is very supportive continue reading : PBBM’s support for ‘Walang Gutom 2027’ ensures program’s success – DSWD chief

DSWD chief instructs 4Ps Team to work on conditionalities of ‘First 1,000 Days’ grant

Department of Social Welfare and Development  (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday (July 22) directed the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s (4Ps) National Program Management Office (NPMO) to immediately work on the conditionalities for the implementation of the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) of children grant. Secretary Gatchalian’s directive was based on the 3rd State of the continue reading : DSWD chief instructs 4Ps Team to work on conditionalities of ‘First 1,000 Days’ grant