DSWD monitors families affected by landslide in Sultan Kudarat

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public on Friday (December 13) that its Field Office-12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) is closely monitoring the situation of families affected by a recent landslide in Sultan Kudarat. “We received a report that a landslide incident occurred on Wednesday (December 11) in Barangay  Pamatingan, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat which continue reading : DSWD monitors families affected by landslide in Sultan Kudarat

DSWD deploys psychosocial responders to aid kids in Kanlaon evac centers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Offices 6-Western Visayas and 7- Central Visayas deployed psychosocial first aid responders to help children and other vulnerable individuals cope with the trauma caused by the recent restiveness of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island. In La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, DSWD FO-6, in coordination with the continue reading : DSWD deploys psychosocial responders to aid kids in Kanlaon evac centers

409 ex-MNLF combatants get cash aid under DSWD’s cash-for-work program

A total of 409 former combatants from the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have received financial aid under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) cash-for-work (CFW) program last December 10. The recipients of the cash grants were decommissioned combatants from Regions 10-Northern Mindanao and 12-SOCCSKSARGEN who have successfully engaged in CFW activities at continue reading : 409 ex-MNLF combatants get cash aid under DSWD’s cash-for-work program

DSWD, UNICEF conduct 2024 Yearend Review of Work Plan on Child Protection

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the Philippines convened for the Year-End Review Meeting on Outcome 3 of the Work Plan on Child Protection at the Joy Nostalg Hotel, Ortigas Center in Pasig City on Wednesday (December 9). The meeting served as a valuable platform continue reading : DSWD, UNICEF conduct 2024 Yearend Review of Work Plan on Child Protection

DSWD’s attached agency explains proper handling of cases involving children in conflict with the law

An official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s attached agency explained on Thursday (December 12) the proper procedures in handling cases involving children in conflict with the law (CICLs). Atty. Tricia Clare Oco, executive director of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) told reporters at the DSWD’s Thursday Media Forum on December continue reading : DSWD’s attached agency explains proper handling of cases involving children in conflict with the law

DSWD welcomes restoration of AKAP budget for 2025

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes the restoration of the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) budget for the year 2025. “Wine-welcome ito ng DSWD. Kinalulugod natin yung pagpapatuloy ng implementasyon nito with the assurance of budget allocation. This would mean that the implementation of social welfare services will continue, continue reading : DSWD welcomes restoration of AKAP budget for 2025

DSWD ready for prolonged Kanlaon restiveness; aid for Negros island families reaches Php6.7-M

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already provided more than Php6.7 million in humanitarian aid to families displaced by the recent restiveness of Mt. Kanlaon, a senior agency official said on Thursday (December 12). “The total cost of humanitarian assistance extended by the DSWD, as of 6:00 am today, ay nagkakahalaga na continue reading : DSWD ready for prolonged Kanlaon restiveness; aid for Negros island families reaches Php6.7-M

DSWD’s Thursday Media forum tackles updates on Kanlaon response, digital initiatives, handling of children in conflict with the law

Three senior officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) faced reporters during the agency’s Thursday Media Forum on December 12 at the Central Office’s New Press Center in Quezon City where they provided updates on ongoing initiatives of the Department and its attached agency, the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC). Assistant continue reading : DSWD’s Thursday Media forum tackles updates on Kanlaon response, digital initiatives, handling of children in conflict with the law

DSWD convenes stakeholders to identify steps vs fake persons with disabilities IDs

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (December 11) presided a round table discussion with stakeholders to identify actions to curb the proliferation of fake persons with disabilities identification cards (IDs). During the meeting at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City, Secretary Gatchalian presented the DSWD’s plan to roll continue reading : DSWD convenes stakeholders to identify steps vs fake persons with disabilities IDs

DSWD promotes digital financial literacy among 4Ps beneficiaries

As digital transactions grow more prevalent, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Digital Financial Literacy for the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is one of the agency’s proactive approaches in ensuring financial inclusivity and sustainability. 4Ps Social Marketing Division Chief Marie Grace Ponce said the digital financial literacy initiative is continue reading : DSWD promotes digital financial literacy among 4Ps beneficiaries