A total of 625 families from eight towns in Camarines Sur, whose houses were totally damaged by Tropical Cyclones Kristine and Pepito in October and November, respectively, received financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The DSWD Field Office 5 – Bicol Region, in partnership with the Provincial Local Government of continue reading : 625 Kristine, Pepito-hit families in CamSur receive cash aid from DSWD
DSWD cites importance of education to prevent child labor among 4Ps beneficiaries
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to promote the importance of education among the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) as its small contribution for the prevention of child labor in the country. Division Chief (DC) Marie Grace Ponce of the 4Ps Social Marketing Division said one of the conditions continue reading : DSWD cites importance of education to prevent child labor among 4Ps beneficiaries
DSWD chief lauds program partners at Social Technology Expo Awards Night
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian paid tribute to the awardees of the Social Technology (ST) Expo Awards Night at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel on Wednesday (December 18). Around 160 local government units (LGUs), partners, and stakeholders were recognized for their invaluable contributions in the nationwide implementation of the continue reading : DSWD chief lauds program partners at Social Technology Expo Awards Night
DSWD simplifies AKAP guidelines for target beneficiaries among low-income, minimum wage earners
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has simplified the guidelines for the target beneficiaries under the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) that include low-income and minimum wage-earners, especially those who were hit by inflation. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who is also the DSWD’s spokesperson, said the simplified AKAP guidelines are stipulated continue reading : DSWD simplifies AKAP guidelines for target beneficiaries among low-income, minimum wage earners
DSWD holds crash course on camp coordination and management in Negros Occidental
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office 6-Western Visayas conducted crash courses on Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Protection to ensure effective camp management in areas affected by the Mt. Kanlaon unrest. “In essence, effective CCCM and IDP protection are vital components that are intertwined to continue reading : DSWD holds crash course on camp coordination and management in Negros Occidental
2 former DSWD 4Ps monitored kids fulfil their dreams by becoming licensed engineer, lawyer
Two former monitored children of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) passed the recently conducted Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers Licensure Examination and the Bar Examination. The two former 4Ps-monitored kids are Joan Grace Ewican of Carmen, Bohol who is now a licensed engineer and Kerth Jay Alunan of continue reading : 2 former DSWD 4Ps monitored kids fulfil their dreams by becoming licensed engineer, lawyer
DSWD’s ManCom holds tree planting to mark last regular meeting for 2024
The members of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Management Committee (MANCOM), headed by Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau (SWIDB) Director Justin Batocabe, held a tree planting activity at the DSWD Academy in Taguig City on Tuesday (December 17). The activity served as the opening ceremony for the 15th Regular MANCOM Meeting for continue reading : DSWD’s ManCom holds tree planting to mark last regular meeting for 2024
DSWD spox named Outstanding Public Communicator
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency’s spokesperson, was named ‘Outstanding Public Communicator’ in the first-ever Parangal: Gawad ng Kahusayan sa Komunikasyong Pampubliko by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). “Maraming-maraming salamat sa Presidential Communications Office sa parangal po na ito. Isa lamang po ang trabaho ko bilang communicator ng continue reading : DSWD spox named Outstanding Public Communicator
DSWD’s online documentary bags Public Service Campaign Award of PCO
Besting seven other government agencies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Mga Kwento ng Pag-Asa at Pagbabago (#KPAP) online documentary bagged the Public Service Campaign – National Level Award in the first-ever ‘Parangal: Gawad ng Kahusayan sa Komunikasyong Pampubliko’ of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). Receiving the award, on behalf of the agency’s continue reading : DSWD’s online documentary bags Public Service Campaign Award of PCO
DSWD brings more relief packs closer to communities with 14 new warehouses in CALABARZON
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-4A – CALABARZON, in partnership with local government units (LGUs), has opened 14 new warehouses across the region in 2024. “Sa pagkakaroon ng maraming warehouses sa iba’t ibang lokasyon sa rehiyon, mas mabilis tayong nakapagpapadala ng tulong dahil mas malapit na sa mga komunidad ang ating continue reading : DSWD brings more relief packs closer to communities with 14 new warehouses in CALABARZON