At-risk populations—the poor, powerless, and vulnerable—play an enormous part at every level of government anti-poverty and development work. They are the primary focus of the 26 government agencies that make up the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cabinet Cluster. They are also squarely in the cross-hairs of every natural disaster that hits the country, with continue reading : Recovering from Yolanda, one step at a time

As its first major activity for the new year,  the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is pioneering the conduct of an international conference to discuss the gains of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program in the Philippines on January 12-13. To be held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters, the conference carries continue reading : DSWD holds first int’l conference on Conditional Cash Transfer

Urduja is a legendary Filipino heroine recognized for her strong leadership and deep passion for serving the people. Breaking the stereotype of women being weak and passive, Urduja was a leader who guided and defended her community. In the scenic coastal town of Taytay, Palawan, townsfolks here recognize Gaudiosa M. Alto as their modern-day Urduja when it comes to seaweeds farming. Gaudiosa, continue reading : ‘Urduja’ of seaweeds production inspires fellow beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) shortlisted (9) local government units in the search for the 2nd Gawad Listahanan awardees. Gawad Listahanan is an award conferred to Local Government Units (LGUs) for providing services to the poor, disadvantaged, and vulnerable. Last year, the 1st Gawad Listahanan was awarded to Dalaguete, Cebu for their Local Government continue reading : DSWD announces finalists for 2nd Gawad Listahanan

As part of its efforts to more efficiently respond to future calamities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is currently prioritizing the innovation and improvement of disaster operations. In times of disasters, the Department provides augmentation support in relief operations and evacuation camps management. According to DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman, “The Department will continue reading : DSWD continues to provide assistance to LGUs during disasters

Four towns in Northern Samar affected by Typhoon Nona recently received rice, canned goods and tarpaulin from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Over the holidays, DSWD provided 721 sacks of 50 kg of rice, 1,001 boxes of canned goods, and 75 rolls of tarpaulin to affected families in Bobon. In San Roque, continue reading : DSWD continues relief ops over the holidays

It was with sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Letty Jimenez Magsanoc. We extend our deepest condolences to our partners in the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) for the loss of their esteemed Editor-in-Chief. Our sincerest sympathies and prayers go to the Jimenez and Magsanoc families as well. May you be comforted by continue reading : Statement of
 Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman on the passing of Letty Jimenez Magsanoc

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman shared that at least eight local ​government u​nits (LGUs) nationwide will get support from the national government for the establishment of Bahay Pag-Asa for children in conflict with the law (CICL). The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), an attached agency of the DSWD, allotted P40M of its 2016 continue reading : JJWC allots P40M for Bahay Pag-Asa for 2016