The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is informing the public that only those placement of a child to prospective adoptive parent/s approved by the DSWD and by the Courts are considered legal adoption. Hence, the DSWD is urging the public to enjoin and support the DSWD’s advocacy campaigns against illegal adoption of children continue reading : PUBLIC NOTICE: DSWD STRONGLY ADVOCATES FOR LEGAL ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
Going digital: The birth of DSWD e-Digest
The idea of coming-up with this online magazine is in response to the need of reviving a publication for the Department and maintain its circulation. However, this time the publication will be online, using the social media platforms. In an attempt to establish this, the responsibility is now up to us. This is the first continue reading : Going digital: The birth of DSWD e-Digest
DSWD cites women-partners for dedicated service to nation building
As part of the celebration of Women’s Month this March, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) commends Filipino women who continue to serve in the implementation of capacity building and social welfare programs to empower and uplift the condition of poor Filipinos. “Pinatunayan ng mga kababaihan na malaki ang ginagampanan nilang papel sa continue reading : DSWD cites women-partners for dedicated service to nation building
Simulation exercise builds emergency response capacity for DSWD, OCD and WFP
CLARK, PAMPANGA – The Philippine Government’s Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), together with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has conducted a simulation exercise from 27 February to 3 March 2017 to practice emergency logistics response during disasters. The “Field Logistics Emergency Exercise” or FLEX continue reading : Simulation exercise builds emergency response capacity for DSWD, OCD and WFP
DSWD pays tribute to partners; recognizes their efforts, contributions in achieving shared goals
As one of the highlights of its 66th Anniversary, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized its various partners and stakeholders through the “Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan (PaNata Ko sa Bayan) Awards” in a simple ceremony held yesterday, February 21 at the DSWD Auditorium, Batasan Hills, Quezon City. In her welcome continue reading : DSWD pays tribute to partners; recognizes their efforts, contributions in achieving shared goals
DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for inclusive development for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through its support for persons with autism (PWAs) during the kick off celebration of the National Autism Consciousness Week (NACW), led by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP), at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena yesterday. continue reading : DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo leads “Kamustahan” of program beneficiaries in CARAGA; calls on all officials and agencies to visit communities of the poor
Being true to its mandate of providing prompt and caring service to the poor, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has officially begun conducting its nationwide “Kamustahan” of program beneficiaries of the Department, particularly those under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). As part of the “Kamustahan,” DSWD officials, led by Secretary Judy continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo leads “Kamustahan” of program beneficiaries in CARAGA; calls on all officials and agencies to visit communities of the poor
DSWD joins call for the full implementation of the Reproductive Health Law
As the lead agency in social protection, the Department of Social Welfare and Development is joining the call for the full implementation of Republic Act No. 10354 or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law, which was enacted four years ago. RPRH Law is a landmark legislation that institutionalizes a national policy for reproductive continue reading : DSWD joins call for the full implementation of the Reproductive Health Law
DSWD extends aid to families displaced by flooding in Sultan Kudarat town
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office XII, continues to provide resource augmentation to the local government of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat to meet the needs of families affected by flooding due to heavy rains in the town that started on November 6. The DSWD has already provided P1,260,600 worth of continue reading : DSWD extends aid to families displaced by flooding in Sultan Kudarat town
On her first 15 days in office, Sec. Judy Taguiwalo talks about challenges, priorities
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo discussed the different issues faced by the Department and her priorities – from preparations for disasters, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, how to help in the rehabilitation of drug addicts, and streetchildren, in her live studio guesting this morning at DZRH on the occasion of continue reading : On her first 15 days in office, Sec. Judy Taguiwalo talks about challenges, priorities
