Armed conflict-hit families in Cam Sur town get livelihood aid from DSWD

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-5 (Bicol Region)  hold on Monday (July 1) a payout activity for families affected by an armed conflict incident at Del Gallego, Camarines Sur. Some 143 families out of the 147 who were endorsed by the local government of Del Gallego were provided by continue reading : Armed conflict-hit families in Cam Sur town get livelihood aid from DSWD

DSWD honors 4Ps achievers, partners in 5th year of Pantawid’s institutionalization

The Department of Social Welfare Development (DSWD) concluded the week-long celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s (4Ps) institutionalization by recognizing the beneficiaries, former monitored children who excelled in thier studies, local government units (LGUs), and partners who greatly contributed to the program. During the culminating activity on Friday (June 28) continue reading : DSWD honors 4Ps achievers, partners in 5th year of Pantawid’s institutionalization

4Ps not a dole-out program, aims to break intergenerational poverty – 4Ps NPMO

As the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) wrapped up its week-long anniversary celebration on Friday (June 28), its National Program Management Office (NPMO) reiterated that the 4Ps is not a dole-out program. In her message during the closing ceremonies at the Lucky Chinatown Hotel in Manila, 4Ps National continue reading : 4Ps not a dole-out program, aims to break intergenerational poverty – 4Ps NPMO

DSWD to investigate new aid deduction case in Cagayan de Oro

An official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that the agency will do the necessary investigation regarding another case of alleged aid deduction, this time in Cagayan de Oro City. “Unang-una, napakalahaga na makuha natin talaga ang detalye ng insidente na ito, so we could make the necessary investigation. continue reading : DSWD to investigate new aid deduction case in Cagayan de Oro

DSWD’s SLP celebrates 13 years of facilitating livelihood opportunities

As part of the celebration of the 13th year of facilitating livelihood opportunities to poor, vulnerable, and marginalized Filipino families, the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sets up booths featuring products of SLP Associations (SLPAs) in “Sibol Bazaar’ from June 26 to 28 at the Central Office continue reading : DSWD’s SLP celebrates 13 years of facilitating livelihood opportunities

PBBM, DSWD chief in Central Visayas anew for aid giving

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and other Cabinet secretaries joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr in the second leg of his visit to Central Visayas (Region 7) to provide the necessary aid and presidential assistance to El Niño-stricken farmers, fisherfolk and their families in the region. Addressing the Cebuanos and continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief in Central Visayas anew for aid giving

Nicasio Espiritu uses the welding equipment he purchased using the livelihood assistance from the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

REAL LIFE STORIES – DSWD’s livelihood program beneficiary thrives beyond disability

“Wala nako gi-isip kung unsay kulang nako. Kay kaya raman nako ang trabaho, kung unsa to akong lihok sa kumpleto ko og tiil, mao sad akong lihok karon. Ang uban kay maulaw, pero ako dili ko maulaw kay gihatag ni sa Ginoo kay duna koy purpose, gi isip nakong motivation akong pamilya,” says Nicasio Espirutu, continue reading : REAL LIFE STORIES – DSWD’s livelihood program beneficiary thrives beyond disability

DSWD capacitates employees on handling grievance, harassment complaints

In its effort to ensure a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for its employees and external stakeholders, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently conducted an orientation workshop on the Management of Grievance Machinery and Sexual Harassment Complaints in Baguio City from June 18 to 21. In her opening message, DSWD General Administration continue reading : DSWD capacitates employees on handling grievance, harassment complaints

PBBM, DSWD bring aid to El Niño-hit farmers, fisherfolk in Western, Central Visayas

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian, joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday (June 27) to bring assistance to El Niño-hit farmers and fisherfolk in the regions of Western Visayas and Central Visayas. “Pinapangako ko na walang magsasaka, o mangingisda, o sino mang Pilipino ang mapag-iiwanan sa continue reading : PBBM, DSWD bring aid to El Niño-hit farmers, fisherfolk in Western, Central Visayas

DSWD in ‘kumustahan’ session with MILF decommissioned combatants

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) Normalization Program Team holds a ‘kumustahan’ session through a home visit to decommissioned combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Region 12 and in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The kumustahan session, which started last May until July, is continue reading : DSWD in ‘kumustahan’ session with MILF decommissioned combatants