DSWD assures Kanlaon evacuees of more relief goods, potable water

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured displaced families and individuals of the recent Mt. Kanlaon eruption that the agency will send more augmentation assistance in the form of potable water and hygiene kits to ensure that their basic needs are met. “Ang DSWD po ay may ongoing partnership with local water utilities continue reading : DSWD assures Kanlaon evacuees of more relief goods, potable water

Ana Bhianca Espenilla, a Grade 10 student from Masbate Sports Academy and a child-benefiaciary of the DSWD’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) was hailed champion after winning the Gold Medal for her outstanding javelin throw of 52.07 meters in the 13th ASEAN School Games being held from June 1 to 7 at the Hoa Xuan Stadium in Da Nang, Vietnam.

DSWD 4Ps child-beneficiary bags gold medal in ASEAN school games

A monitored child of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) secured the second gold medal for the Philippines in the 13th ASEAN School Games being held from June 1 to 7 at the Hoa Xuan Stadium in Da Nang, Vietnam. Ana Bhianca Espenilla, a Grade 10 continue reading : DSWD 4Ps child-beneficiary bags gold medal in ASEAN school games

DSWD exec highlights agency programs on women’s economic empowerment at women’s confab

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for International Affairs and Attached and Supervised Agencies (ASAs) Emmeline Aglipay-Villar presents the agency’s programs and services that allow the women sector to learn how to thrive in the digital landscape and gain financial freedom during the Philippine Federation of Local Councils of Women (PFLCW) Inc. 19th continue reading : DSWD exec highlights agency programs on women’s economic empowerment at women’s confab

Residents of DSWD facility hold study tour in agency’s main disaster response hub

Around 20 residents and 10 staff members of Marillac Hills held a study visit at the National Resource Operations Center (NROC) on Thursday (June 6) in Pasay City to learn about the operations of the main disaster response hub of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The DSWD’s National Resource and Logistics Management continue reading : Residents of DSWD facility hold study tour in agency’s main disaster response hub

DSWD chief joins PBBM in whole-of-nation aid giving to farmers, fisherfolk in Davao Region

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.  in the ceremonial distribution of various government assistance and services to select farmers, fisherfolk, and their families in Davao Region on Thursday (June 6). “Hindi po namin kayo pababayaan. Kayo po ang sandigan ng ating bayan sa pag-unlad, kaya continue reading : DSWD chief joins PBBM in whole-of-nation aid giving to farmers, fisherfolk in Davao Region

2K survivors of sexual abuse, trafficking assisted by DSWD in 2023

In its continuing efforts to protect Filipinos from sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking, a senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Thursday (June 6) that the agency has provided various interventions to 2,024 victim-survivors of Trafficking in Person (TIP) in 2023. Of this figure, 320 were minors who were continue reading : 2K survivors of sexual abuse, trafficking assisted by DSWD in 2023

DSWD aid to Kanlaon evacuees reaches Php1.4 million

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) assistance to families displaced by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Kanlaon has already reached over Php1.4 million, a DSWD official said on Thursday (June 6). “During these trying times, we thank our local government units (LGUs) and other partners for helping the DSWD in its disaster response continue reading : DSWD aid to Kanlaon evacuees reaches Php1.4 million

DSWD officials, personnel deliberate COA findings

Officials and personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian and representatives from the Commission on Audit (COA) discuss and deliberate on Wednesday (June 5) the management responses to the Audit Report presented by the state audit body during an exit conference at the DSWD Central Office in continue reading : DSWD officials, personnel deliberate COA findings

More than 2,000 exiting beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from the City of San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan province participate in the ‘Pugay Tagumpay’ ceremonial exit held by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday (June 4) at the Sports Complex in Barangay Minuyan Proper.

Over 2k households in San Jose Del Monte City now self-sufficient after years with 4Ps

After achieving a self-sufficiency status, some 2,260 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have officially graduated from the program through a “Pugay Tagumpay” ceremonial exit held by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday (June 4) at the Sports Complex in Barangay Minuyan Proper in San Jose Del Monte (SJDM) continue reading : Over 2k households in San Jose Del Monte City now self-sufficient after years with 4Ps

DSWD deploys psychosocial responders to assist children-evacuees in Negros Occidental

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-6 (Western Visayas) provide psychosocial intervention on Tuesday (June 4) to children and youth-evacuees of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption. They are currently taking temporary shelter at the evacuation center in La Castellana Elementary School. Jointly conducted by the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4ps) case continue reading : DSWD deploys psychosocial responders to assist children-evacuees in Negros Occidental