Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that under her administration, the DSWD will become even more active when it comes to monitoring the safety and welfare of Filipino children. She said that DSWD units in the country will continue to exercise vigilance when it comes to confirming reports on incidents continue reading : DSWD’s Sec. Taguiwalo: “We must all be vigilant against all incidents of child abuse” 2,147 cases in the first quarter of 2016

This summer, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) selected and deployed 1,440 youths under the Government Internship Program (GIP) for out- of- school, undergraduates, and graduates  who are unemployed. The DSWD-Central Office  and the 18 Field Offices nationwide accommodated 80 GIP interns for 22 working days, with stipend that is based on 75% continue reading : Over 1,000 youths get summer jobs from DSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reminds families to secure a travel clearance for their children,  17 years old and below, who will be traveling to other countries alone or with companions other than their parents. The reminder comes in time for the summer vacation when the number of travel clearance issued to continue reading : Clearance for minors traveling abroad unaccompanied by parents, a must – DSWD

Rural poverty is a complex socioeconomic problem that cannot simply be addressed by one government program alone. Existing programs should be reinforced with other complementary solutions to make poverty reduction and development more effective. Undoubtedly, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps/Conditional Cash Transfer Program) is the government’s centerpiece anti-poverty program. By providing opportunities for poor continue reading : ASAPP offers opportunities for youth in Bicol Region

Life took a positive turn for 25 unemployed Negrense youth who came from household-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program when they joined the call center industry and had the chance to earn for themselves and their loved ones. Through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), continue reading : DSWD helps poor youth become call center agents, office staff

Jemuel Mago, last year’s grand winner of the Search for Exemplary Pantawid Pamilya Child, shared that having won the Search allowed him to be a role model to other youth who are also trying to succeed amidst poverty. The Search is conducted annually by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) among children-beneficiaries of continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya recognizes exemplary children

Some 3,500 parent-and child-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and recipients of other child-focused services of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) gathered today at the Quirino Grandstand, Luneta Park, to celebrate “Araw ng Kabataan.” “Araw ng Kabataan”  was organized by the DSWD together with its two attached agencies, the Council for continue reading : Children express their voices during “Araw ng Kabataan”

Some 1,000 children-participants from different  schools will present a “Children’s Call to Action to End All Forms of Abuse” through mass dancing  dubbed as, ‘Zumbata on Child Protection,’ which is the kick-off activity ushering in the National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration this November. Zumbata will be held at the Skydome, SM North Edsa, Quezon City continue reading : ‘Zumbata on Child Protection’ kicks off Children’s Month Celebration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the National Youth Commission (NYC) and Department of Education (DepEd), launches the Youth Development Session (YDS) today at the Tandang Sora National High School. The YDS is a modular session for the high school beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program commonly known as continue reading : DSWD launches youth dev’t sessions for high school beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya

Fifty six residents of Nayon ng Kabataan (NK) recently graduated from various skills training courses provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Nayon ng Kabataan  is a residential care facility managed by the DSWD for abused, orphaned, abandoned, neglected, and exploited continue reading : Disadvantaged youth in DSWD center complete skills training