The women beneficiaries of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program in Almeria, Biliran underwent plumbing and masonry training courtesy of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). In a statement on Friday, Jan. 27, DSWD said that the skills continue reading : Women from Biliran undergo plumbing, masonry training from DSWD, TESDA
DSWD prepares for the adoption of PhilSys for 4Ps, AICS, other programs
As part of its commitment to gain experience towards the achievement of digital transformation in the delivery of basic services to all Filipinos, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), participated in a Knowledge Exchange Visit in India recently through the initiative and sponsorship of the World continue reading : DSWD prepares for the adoption of PhilSys for 4Ps, AICS, other programs
Weaving a better life amid new normal through livelihood assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a historic global health crisis but has also posed a continuing threat to the livelihood of many Filipinos. Countless establishments, since the beginning of the health crisis, have been negatively affected, even worse, small and macro enterprises had to close. Baingkong Samad Salik’s business is among the industries in continue reading : Weaving a better life amid new normal through livelihood assistance
A CALL TO ACTION FOR WOMEN’S PROTECTION AGAINST VIOLENCE
Violence against women (VAW) is undeniably one of the pervasive social problems that has beset the country for decades. It has adversely affected the physical, psychological, and reproductive health of the victims. In response, the Philippine government has promulgated laws like the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act, Anti-Rape Law, Safe Spaces Act, and continue reading : A CALL TO ACTION FOR WOMEN’S PROTECTION AGAINST VIOLENCE
DSWD starts payout for Social Pension beneficiaries
To augment the needs of indigent senior citizens during the enhanced community quarantine, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already started the 1st semester payout of its Social Pension (SocPen) Program. As of April 29, a total of 227,876 indigent senior citizens from Regions II, III, IV-B, V, VI, VII, X, XI, CAR, continue reading : DSWD starts payout for Social Pension beneficiaries
4Ps beneficiary’s son tops naval architect licensure exam
The son of a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has topped the recent Naval Architect and Marine Engineer Licensure Examination conducted on October 2-4, 2018. Joseph Vincent Y. Satura, 21, from Barangay Labangon, Cebu City, garnered the highest rating of 92.20 percent during continue reading : 4Ps beneficiary’s son tops naval architect licensure exam
DSWD deploys Quick Response Teams to augment areas to be affected by Typhoon Ompong
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assures the public that Quick Response Teams (QRTs) trained on evacuation center management, psychosocial support, and facilitators of child and women-friendly spaces are now being deployed to areas that will be affected by this destructive Typhoon ‘Ompong.’ “All QRT personnel in our field offices in Cagayan Valley, continue reading : DSWD deploys Quick Response Teams to augment areas to be affected by Typhoon Ompong
SWIDB PHOTO CONTEST MECHANICS
The photo contest is open to all DSWD Field Offices (FOs). Entries must be coursed thru Capability Building Section/Unit. Only ONE ENTRY per Field Office will be accepted. FO Capability Building Section/Unit may gather entries from other sections/units in their region and select for the best entry. Entries must illustrate, interpret and emphasize the theme continue reading : SWIDB PHOTO CONTEST MECHANICS
DSWD to deliver more aid for ‘Habagat’ affected towns in Central Luzon
As the Southwest Monsoon or ‘Habagat’ continues to bring rains in large part of Luzon, some 2,798 families or 13,888 persons have evacuated from their places of origin and are now seeking temporary shelter in 98 evacuation centers set up by local government units (LGUs) in Regions I, III, NCR, CALABARZON, and CAR, according to continue reading : DSWD to deliver more aid for ‘Habagat’ affected towns in Central Luzon
DSWD to deliver more aid for ‘Habagat’ affected towns in Central Luzon
As the Southwest Monsoon or ‘Habagat’ continues to bring rains in large part of Luzon, some 2,798 families or 13,888 persons have evacuated from their places of origin and are now seeking temporary shelter in 98 evacuation centers set up by local government units (LGUs) in Regions I, III, NCR, CALABARZON, and CAR, according to continue reading : DSWD to deliver more aid for ‘Habagat’ affected towns in Central Luzon
