DSWD, NCDA partner for Philippine Disability Convention and Expo

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with its attached agency, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and partner organization, the Project Inclusion Network (PIN), will hold the Philippine Disability Convention and Expo on July 15 to 17 at the SMX Convention in Pasay City. DSWD Undersecretary for International Affairs, and Attached continue reading : DSWD, NCDA partner for Philippine Disability Convention and Expo

DSWD brings help to El Niño-hit farmers, fisherfolk in Central Luzon

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joined the team of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr in an aid-giving activity on Friday (July 12) for farmers and fisherfolk from Baler town in Aurora province and in San Fernando City in Pampanga. Priority recipients of government aid were those severely affected by the continue reading : DSWD brings help to El Niño-hit farmers, fisherfolk in Central Luzon

Dexter Astorga, a former monitored child of DSWD’s 4Ps, is slowly on his way to being a self-made man as he is now a network engineer after topping the Board Examinations for Electronics Technician last April.

Real Life Stories – Former 4Ps monitored child overcomes poverty to attain professional success

“Para sa isang pamilyang lumalakad sa lubid araw-araw, isang malaking biyaya ang maging kabahagi ng programang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program o 4Ps.” (For a family that faces challenges every day, being part of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is indeed a big blessing.) This is how Dexter Astorga, a former 4Ps monitored child from Santo continue reading : Real Life Stories – Former 4Ps monitored child overcomes poverty to attain professional success

DSWD execs attend 1st public hearing on bill to strengthen 4Ps through parent leaders

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) participated in the first public hearing on House Bill No. 10388, also known as “An Act Strengthening the Effective Implementation of the 4Ps through Parent Leaders Engagement, and Providing Funds Therefor,” held on July 8 and 9 at the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in Borongan City. continue reading : DSWD execs attend 1st public hearing on bill to strengthen 4Ps through parent leaders

DSWD convenes social welfare organizations to enhance service delivery

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) convened the Area-Based Standards Network (ABSNet) officers and representatives nationwide to strengthen partnerships and enhance service delivery during the 1st National ABSNet Bi-Annual Activity and Conference. With the theme, “ABSNet Ka-Partner po Kayo,” the event aimed at engaging the chairpersons of participating ABSNet from 16 regions in continue reading : DSWD convenes social welfare organizations to enhance service delivery

Members of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Inclusive Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) cluster led by Undersecretary Alan Tanjusay and Asst. Secretary Arnel Garcia, together with DSWD Field Office-10 (Northern Mindanao) personnel headed by Regional Director Ramel Jamen, paid a courtesy visit to Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Roque and Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores to discuss ways to strengthen the provision of social protection services for their constituents.

DSWD helps Bukidnon tribal group start own livelihood project

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) cluster, distributed on Monday (July 8)  livelihood assistance to a group of indigenous peoples in the province of Bukidnon. DSWD Undersecretary for ISPSC Alan Tanjusay led the handover of a check to 30 officers and members of the Luyungan continue reading : DSWD helps Bukidnon tribal group start own livelihood project

Cybersecurity, digital transformation among DSWD’s top priorities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) puts a premium in strengthening cybersecurity and in adopting innovative and transformative approaches to better serve the Filipino people, an agency official said on Thursday (June 11). “Priority ni Secretary Rex Gatchalian ang cybersecurity at lagi nating binabanggit sa kanya, ‘Sir it is a matter of when continue reading : Cybersecurity, digital transformation among DSWD’s top priorities

43,000 individuals benefit from DSWD’s Projects LAWA and BINHI

Some 43,204 partner-beneficiaries of Projects LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished) have received cash-for-training and -work from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), an agency official said on Thursday (July 11). “Makikita po ninyo sa ating targets na malinaw na yung ating mga continue reading : 43,000 individuals benefit from DSWD’s Projects LAWA and BINHI

PBBM, DSWD chief distribute cash aid to Calabarzon farmers, fisherfolks

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and other Cabinet officials to distribute assistance to farmers, fisherfolk, and their families who were affected by the El Niño phenomenon on Thursday  (July 11), this time in the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) Region. “Pag gumawa po continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief distribute cash aid to Calabarzon farmers, fisherfolks

DSWD’s Tara, Basa ! Tutoring program goes to Pasay City

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to implement the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program at the Kalayaan Elementary School in Pasay City  on Thursday (July 11). Tara, Basa! college student-tutors will conduct 20 reading sessions for the struggling and non-reader elementary learners while the Youth Development Workers (YDWs) will hold Nanay-Tatay teacher sessions continue reading : DSWD’s Tara, Basa ! Tutoring program goes to Pasay City