With the inclusion of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program among the government’s flagship programs, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) renewed its partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd). DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) during a simple ceremony on Friday (December 20) at continue reading : DSWD renews partnership with DepEd for Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program
While most families prepare for the holiday season surrounded by loved ones, the staff and house parents at the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Nayon ng Kabataan in Mandaluyong City work tirelessly to create a festive atmosphere for children in need of special care at the center. The residents and center staff shared continue reading : Real Life Stories – Children in need of special care find hope-filled Christmas in DSWD’s Nayon ng Kabataan
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian is set to sign an agreement with Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara for the continuous implementation of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program. The two executives will sign the memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Friday (December 20) at the Office of the continue reading : DSWD, DepEd to ink MOA for continuous implementation of Tara Basa! Program
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday (December 19) meets with Dr. Mariella Castillo, Managing Director of the Zobel Alger Foundation, and other multi-disciplinary practitioners from the academe and the medical industry to discuss ways of enhancing the different interventions at the agency’s center and residential care facilities (CRCF) for continue reading : DSWD eyes enhancements in services at residential care facilities
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the City Government of Canlaon, assisted internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the Mt. Kanlaon eruption by setting-up community kitchens in evacuation centers. “This effort between the community, LGU, and the DSWD exemplifies the spirit of cooperation and resourcefulness. It not only ensures the continue reading : DSWD assists evacuees in setting-up community kitchens in Canlaon City
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (December 18) lauded various local government units (LGUs), agency partners, and stakeholders for putting premium on social technology in addressing hunger, homelessness, and scaling up approaches to fostering literacy. The DSWD chief’s main message during the Social Technology (ST) Expo Awards Night paid continue reading : DSWD chief leads awarding of outstanding program partners
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
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
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
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
