Legal adoption is a gift to both the child and the parents. This was the message during the recently held Adoption Forum led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in celebration of the 2016 Adoption Consciousness Week on February 15-21. Adoption Consciousness Week is observed yearly as per Presidential Proclamation No. 72 signed continue reading : Legal adoption: Placing a child with a loving family
Homeless to hopeful
“Nalayo ako sa kulungan, nawala ako sa kalsada, at nakapagtrabaho. Naging maayos ang buhay ko. Dati nilalayuan ako ng tao, ngayon ay nirerespeto na rin po (I was saved from prison, taken off the streets, and given a job. My life finally had direction and I have earned the respect of other people).” This is continue reading : Homeless to hopeful
UST students win app dev’t contest for fighting child pornography
The students of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) rejoice after being adjudged the champions in the recently concluded “Hackathon” organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as part of its #StopChildPornPh project. Held in Bayview Park Hotel, the contest aimed to come up with accessible and user-friendly computer and mobile applications continue reading : UST students win app dev’t contest for fighting child pornography
Elsie Gaches Village continues to bring out the best in special children
“Ito ang araw ng pasasalamat ng biyaya ng lugar na ito na siyang aming naging tahanan at kumalinga sa amin. Ito ang araw ng aming walang hanggang pasasalamat sa inyong lahat sa inyong walang sawang pagtulong at pagsuporta sa amin (This is the day of giving thanks for this place which has been our home, and continue reading : Elsie Gaches Village continues to bring out the best in special children
DSWD urges millennials to help in campaign vs child cyber pornography
As chair of the Inter-agency Council Against Child Pornography (IACACP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is encouraging the millennial generation to take part in the project #StopChildPornPH, that it will launch this year. “The Department is intensifying its campaign on online child abuse which remains a serious global issue, more so in continue reading : DSWD urges millennials to help in campaign vs child cyber pornography
Community volunteer urges government, “Allow us to choose our own projects”
“I urge government to continue to entrust us with the responsibility to make the decisions about our own development. Allow us to work with you and make community-driven development (CDD) a way of life for more people and communities.” This was expressed by Agosto Bonito, a community volunteer of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and continue reading : Community volunteer urges government, “Allow us to choose our own projects”
DSWD recognized contributions of partners, stakeholders during 65th anniv
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) paid tribute to local and international partner-institutions; local government units (LGUs); volunteers; and, individual partners through the “PaNata Ko sa Bayan” Awards held recently at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center as one of the highlights of the Department’s 65th anniversary celebration. “We thank everyone… continue reading : DSWD recognized contributions of partners, stakeholders during 65th anniv
DSWD enjoins families to show love for abandoned kids
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) enjoins the nation to advocate for legal adoption and help abandoned and neglected children have families to call their own. This month of love, the DSWD, together with partner agencies, raises public awareness on homeless children waiting to have their own families as it leads the nationwide celebration of… continue reading : DSWD enjoins families to show love for abandoned kids
DSWD to adopt door-to-door delivery of seniors’ pension
A concrete road may just be an ordinary physical structure for most people, but for Barangay Malabbaga in La Paz, Abra, it is everything they hoped for. Malabbaga is home to 312 households whose main livelihood is rice farming and trading, and animal husbandry. It hosts an elementary school and a day care center with… continue reading : DSWD to adopt door-to-door delivery of seniors’ pension
Malabbaga says goodbye to muddy slippers
A concrete road may just be an ordinary physical structure for most people, but for Barangay Malabbaga in La Paz, Abra, it is everything they hoped for. Malabbaga is home to 312 households whose main livelihood is rice farming and trading, and animal husbandry. It hosts an elementary school and a day care center with… continue reading : Malabbaga says goodbye to muddy slippers
