One year after the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 10630 or an “Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines,” the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urges local government units to establish a ‘Bahay Pag-asa’ for children in conflict with the law (CICL) in their respective continue reading : DSWD pushes for establishment of more ‘Bahay Pag-asa’ for children in conflict with the law
DOTA addict turns into a youth church leader
Like many youth in this computer age, 16-year-old Emmanuel John Ilagan of Sta. Mesa, Manila is a computer game fanatic. “Dati akong laman ng kalsada o computer shop at laging kasama ang barkada sa paghahamon ng away at pustahan pagdating sa paglalaro ng DOTA o Defense of the Ancient (I used to spend my time on the streets or inside computer shops continue reading : DOTA addict turns into a youth church leader
How the ‘lost’ youths in Quezon find new chance at life
Catanauan, Quezon – Out-of-school youths remain one of the most neglected groups until now. Not only are they deprived of educational opportunities, they also are vulnerable to different forms of abuses, whether these are brought about by other people, such as in the case of child labor or being recruited in gangs, or upon themselves, by continue reading : How the ‘lost’ youths in Quezon find new chance at life
DSWD orients indigenous youths on their rights, privileges
Tacloban City, Leyte – Some 50 youths belonging to indigenous groups of Mamanwas, Badjaos, and Manobos said that they became more aware of their rights and privileges after attending the recently concluded three-day Indigenous Youth Conference organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Jomalyn Bernaldo, 13, a Mamanwa from Caibiran, Biliran, said continue reading : DSWD orients indigenous youths on their rights, privileges
The Government Internship Program: Empowering the youth towards a better life
More than 500 youths participated in the recently-concluded Government Internship Program (GIP) implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in its Central and 16 Field Offices. Almost half of the GIP participants belonged to the household-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program while others were out-of-school and in-school youths. Pantawid Pamilya is continue reading : The Government Internship Program: Empowering the youth towards a better life
Authentication of Travel Clearance Certificate
applicants are advised to inquire from the concerned embassy if there is a need for them to secure an authenticated Travel Clearance. If so, the applicant should notify the DSWD Field Office who issues the clearance so that the Field Office can transmit the clearance directly to the Department of Foreign Affairs for authentication. The continue reading : Authentication of Travel Clearance Certificate
