Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-5 (Bicol Region), together with the staff of the local government unit (LGU) of Matnog, Sorsogon are on standby to assist some 760 stranded passengers in Matnog Port due to Tropical Depression Aghon on Saturday (May 25). The DSWD FO-5 will tap the agency’s continue reading : DSWD, LGU provide meals to 760 stranded passengers in Matnog Port amid ‘Aghon’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has developed communication strategies to promote the digitalization and streamlining of the agency’s regulatory services. Through the recently held meeting and workshop, the Department crafted strategic plans to effectively communicate the benefits of the DSWD HELPS platform, or the Harmonized Electronic License and Permit System, to its continue reading : DSWD to intensify promotion of e-regulatory services
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr. meet on Friday (May 17) to discuss strategies that will improve the aftercare case management and deradicalization of non-state armed groups and former rebels. Aside from discussions on aftercare continue reading : DSWD, OPAPRU chiefs explore ways to strengthen case management for ex-rebels
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, led the distribution of financial assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk and Families in Crisis Situation in Universidad de Zamboanga Summit Center on Thursday (May 9). Some 10,000 beneficiaries from the Zamboanga Peninsula received Php10,000 each in financial assistance through continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief lead aid distribution for farmers, fisherfolk in Zam Pen
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Social Marketing Division of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) National Program Management Office, conducted an orientation on understanding 4Ps with the agency’s media partners at the St. Giles Hotel in Makati City on Tuesday (May 7) Director Gemma Gabuya, 4Ps National Program Manager, underscored continue reading : DSWD cites role of media in promoting 4Ps during press orientation
In the heart of Butuan City lies a living testament to a century of faith, love, and unyielding resilience. Nanay Medianera Uy, a centenarian who recently celebrated her 100th birthday this year, is among the 100-year-old and above Filipino citizens who have been recognized by the government through the implementation of the Centenarian Program. Her continue reading : 100 years of faith: A secret to a lifelong journey of Butuan City centenarian
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs Irene Dumlao discussed the WALANG GUTOM 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) during the Saturday News Forum in Dapo Restaurant, Quezon City. The FSP is a fully digitized program of the DSWD that aims to supplement the food intake of its beneficiaries through the continue reading : DSWD official discussed Food Stamp Program in news forum
Getting out of poverty and living a comfortable life has always been the dream of Cherry and Virgilio Canales for their family. The couple, from Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, worked hard to provide for the needs of their four children. Cherry earned a living by buying and selling copra while Virgilio did sideline work like carpentry. continue reading : 4Ps empowers beneficiaries through Family Development Sessions
Training-Workshop on Gender Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Mainstreaming 23-26 November 2021, Via Google Meet Platform For downloadable file, please click here: https://old.dswd.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GEDSI-Training-2021-Proceedings.pdf
