DSWD’s Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program now in Bacoor City

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Bacoor City Mayor Strike Revilla turn over the signed Pledge of Commitment Book to the beneficiaries of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program during its launch on Monday (June 3) at the Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor City, Cavite. The Commitment Book symbolizes the support of continue reading : DSWD’s Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program now in Bacoor City

DSWD launches Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program in Bacoor City

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Bacoor City  Mayor Strike B. Revilla led the roll out of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program at the Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor, Cavite on Monday (June 3). In his message, Secretary Gatchalian explained that the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program does not only provide educational continue reading : DSWD launches Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program in Bacoor City

DSWD chief flies to Negros Oriental to monitor situation of evacuees, disaster response ops amid Mt. Kanlaon eruption

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian flew to Negros Oriental on Tuesday (June 4) morning to personally oversee the disaster response operations for families affected by the volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island. Secretary Gatchalian, together with DSWD Undersecretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Diana Rose Cajipe, continue reading : DSWD chief flies to Negros Oriental to monitor situation of evacuees, disaster response ops amid Mt. Kanlaon eruption

DSWD’s Disaster Response Command Center in full-blast amid Mt. Kanlaon eruption

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Disaster Response Command Center (DRCC) located at the agency’s Central Office in Quezon City continue to monitor on Tuesday (June 4)  the situation of disaster response operations for families affected by the June 3 eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island. The 24/7 DRCC stands continue reading : DSWD’s Disaster Response Command Center in full-blast amid Mt. Kanlaon eruption

DSWD’s StratComm convenes 1st Luzon-wide conference for information officers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Strategic Communications (StratComm) group holds the 1st Luzon-wide conference for information officers (IO) in Baguio City last May 14 to 17 where StratComm officials discussed strategies in unfying and strengthening the agency’s communications efforts anchored on the directions laid down by Secretary Rex Gatchalian. Director Lara Duran, continue reading : DSWD’s StratComm convenes 1st Luzon-wide conference for information officers

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Alan Tanjusay and Ilocos Sur Provincial Governor Jeremias Singson lead on Friday (May 31) the ceremonial awarding of seed capital fund to 15 Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) from conflict-affected areas in Ilocos Sur.

DSWD extends Php4.5M in livelihood aid to conflict-affected communities in Ilocos Sur

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided a total of Php4.5 million in sustainable livelihood grants to conflict-affected communities in Ilocos Sur province on Friday (May 31). DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Alan Tanjusay, assisted by Ilocos Sur Governor Jeremias Singson, led the ceremonial awarding of seed capital fund to continue reading : DSWD extends Php4.5M in livelihood aid to conflict-affected communities in Ilocos Sur

Free Wifi connectivity, charging of cellphones during disaster in DSWD’s Mobile Command Center

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) new Mobile Command Centers (MCCs) offer free Wifi connectivity as well as charging of cellphones during emergencies in disaster-stricken areas, a senior official of the agency said on Monday (June 3). DSWD Asst. Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Irene Dumlao said the new MCCs that continue reading : Free Wifi connectivity, charging of cellphones during disaster in DSWD’s Mobile Command Center

DSWD, DOLE team up to mitigate impacts of climate change

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the implementation of the Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished) through cash-for-work. The MOU was signed by DSWD Secretary Rex continue reading : DSWD, DOLE team up to mitigate impacts of climate change

DSWD, DOLE chiefs seal joint project against effects of climate change

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma sign on Friday (May 31) the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that seals the partnership of the two agencies in strengthening the implementation of the Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency continue reading : DSWD, DOLE chiefs seal joint project against effects of climate change

Real Life Stories – Former 4Ps monitored child graduates Magna Cum Laude, tops teacher exams for elementary

When Khane Jevie Rose Solante Cervantes was greeted with the news that she passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) in Elementary level released last May 24, the newly-minted mentor cried. Why not when Khane not only belonged to the 20,890 (58%) passers out of 44,764 individuals who took the board examinations last March, she continue reading : Real Life Stories – Former 4Ps monitored child graduates Magna Cum Laude, tops teacher exams for elementary