DSWD, CHR reaffirm commitment to protect women, girls

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Commissioner for Women and LGBTQI Atty. Faydah M. Dumarpa reaffirm their commitment to protecting the women sector during a courtesy meeting at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City on Thursday (May 30). Commissioner Dumarpa and other CHR official continue reading : DSWD, CHR reaffirm commitment to protect women, girls

34 kids in conflict with law graduate from elementary, senior high school

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) commended on Friday (May 31) the 34 children in conflict with the law (CICL) residing at the National Training School for Boys (NTSB) for finishing their elementary and senior high school education under the Jose Fabella Memorial School – Tanay Unit. “Congratulations to continue reading : 34 kids in conflict with law graduate from elementary, senior high school

DSWD’s National Training School for Boys holds grad rites for kids in conflict with law

Some 34 children in conflict with the law (CICL) who are residing at the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Training School for Boys (NTSB) receive their diplomas for completing senior high school and elementary during a graduation ceremony on Thursday (May 30) in Tanay, Rizal. Present to confer their diplomas were Department continue reading : DSWD’s National Training School for Boys holds grad rites for kids in conflict with law

DSWD chief cites social protection experience of Latin America in meeting with Brazil envoy

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian engages with the ambassadors of Latin American countries during a luncheon meeting arranged by the office of Brazilian Ambassador to the Philippines Gilberto Fonseca Guimarães de Moura on Thursday (May 30) at the Ambassador’s Residence in South Forbes Park, Makati City. Sec. Gatchalian thanked the continue reading : DSWD chief cites social protection experience of Latin America in meeting with Brazil envoy

DSWD, NAPC convene to discuss updates on anti-poverty efforts

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) convene the NAPC Technical Action Officers-Technical Working Group (TAO-TWG) for a meeting on Thursday (May 30) to discuss updates on anti-poverty programs, projects and activities of the government and basic sectors. The DSWD was represented by Asst. Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna. The continue reading : DSWD, NAPC convene to discuss updates on anti-poverty efforts

DSWD exec discusses agency efforts for persons with disabilities with Lao PDR

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for International Affairs, Supervised and Attached Agencies Emeline Villar presides the knowledge exchange session between the DSWD and the government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s (PDR) Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare led by General Director Chomyaeng Phengtonsawat on Thursday (May 30). The knowledge sharing held at the continue reading : DSWD exec discusses agency efforts for persons with disabilities with Lao PDR

DSWD rolls out digital financial inclusion efforts for 4Ps beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially rolled out the “e-PANALO ang Kinabukasan” program aimed at enhancing the digital financial literacy and inclusion of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) through a caravan held on Monday (May 27) in Barangay Paquibato Proper in Davao City. “The DSWD undertakes this initiative to continue reading : DSWD rolls out digital financial inclusion efforts for 4Ps beneficiaries

DSWD pushes for institutionalization of community-driven dev’t approach thru KALAHI-CIDSS program

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday (May 30) called for the need to institutionalize the community-driven development program as espoused by the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). KALAHI-CIDSS National Program Manager (NPM) Atty. Bernadette Mapue-Joaquin made the appeal to continue reading : DSWD pushes for institutionalization of community-driven dev’t approach thru KALAHI-CIDSS program

DSWD sends over Php3.6M-worth in aid to families hit by Typhoon Aghon

The Department of Social Welfare and Development has delivered more than Php 3.6 million worth of humanitarian assistance to families severely affected by Typhoon Aghon, an agency official said on Thursday (May 30). “The DSWD, through its field offices, already handed over assistance to the localities in CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol region, Western Visayas, and Eastern continue reading : DSWD sends over Php3.6M-worth in aid to families hit by Typhoon Aghon

DSWD provides carabao, livelihood grants to reached-out Aetas from Tarlac

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian leads the turnover of farming carabaos to Pag-Abot program beneficiaries in Barangay Maruglu, in Capas, Tarlac on Thursday (May 30). Some 50 members of the Aeta Community were each given one carabao and Php 10,000 grant which can be used for farming as their source continue reading : DSWD provides carabao, livelihood grants to reached-out Aetas from Tarlac