DSWD, DOT boost support for disaster-hit tourism workers in tie-up project

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has formalized its partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday (January 23) that aims to bolster response and early-recovery efforts for disaster-affected tourism workers across the country. “The DSWD is proud to partner with the DOT to implement the Bayanihan sa Bukas na May Pag-asa continue reading : DSWD, DOT boost support for disaster-hit tourism workers in tie-up project

15 mobile kitchens for disaster ops ready for distribution to agency’s Field Offices –DSWD

A total of 15 mobile kitchens are now ready for delivery to the different Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to be used during disaster operations, an agency official said on Thursday (January 23). Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) and concurrent officer-in-charge (OIC) continue reading : 15 mobile kitchens for disaster ops ready for distribution to agency’s Field Offices –DSWD

Viral sampaguita vendor’s family properly exited from the 4Ps of DSWD – 4Ps National Program Manager

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has confirmed that the family of the viral sampaguita vendor was a 4Ps household-beneficiary for 10 years and has since exited from the program. Director Gemma Gabuya, 4Ps National Program Manager (NPM), told the DSWD Thursday Media Forum continue reading : Viral sampaguita vendor’s family properly exited from the 4Ps of DSWD – 4Ps National Program Manager

DSWD, DOT seal convergence of initiatives for disaster-hit tourism workers

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Thursday (January 23) ink a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that concretizes the complimentary initiatives of the two agencies aimed at extending comprehensive support to tourism workers affected by disasters and calamities. Under the partnership, the continue reading : DSWD, DOT seal convergence of initiatives for disaster-hit tourism workers

DSWD to collab with Caritas Philippines in agency programs to make people self-sufficient

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Caritas Philippines will soon embark on a formal partnership that aims to turn social welfare into development programs that will eventually make people self-sufficient. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (January 22) met with Caritas Philippines, led by its executive director Fr. Tito Caluag, to explore continue reading : DSWD to collab with Caritas Philippines in agency programs to make people self-sufficient

DSWD’s Media Forum tackles 4Ps’ F1KD grants, mobile kitchen

Two senior officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) discussed the updates on the Department’s latest initiatives during the agency’s Thursday Media Forum on January 23 at the Central Office’s New Press Center in Quezon City. Director Gemma Gabuya, National Program Manager of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), briefed the reporters continue reading : DSWD’s Media Forum tackles 4Ps’ F1KD grants, mobile kitchen

DSWD chief taps Caritas as partner  for agency programs

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (January 22) met with Caritas Philippines, led by its executive director, Fr. Tito Caluag, to explore ways to collaborate in the implementation of the agency’s various programs that aim to make people self-sufficient. Among the programs discussed by Secretary Gatchalian were the DSWD’s continue reading : DSWD chief taps Caritas as partner  for agency programs

DSWD, partners prepare for rollout of digital platform for private sector donations

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) met with partners from the private sector on Wednesday (January 22) to finalize the preparations for the rollout of the ‘Kaagapay online portal,’ the agency’s digital platform that seeks to make donation channels for local social welfare initiatives more accessible to the Filipino people. Asst. Secretary Ana continue reading : DSWD, partners prepare for rollout of digital platform for private sector donations

DSWD urges 4Ps members anew to get SSS social insurance

In line with the agency’s campaign to promote financial literacy, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated its call for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to become members of the Social Security System (SSS) and avail of its low-cost social insurance. During the 17th episode of the DSWD’s online continue reading : DSWD urges 4Ps members anew to get SSS social insurance

DSWD chief thanks Toyota PH for donating 1,900 sacks of rice

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian expresses his gratitude to the Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation for donating 1,953 sacks of rice to augment the disaster relief operations of the agency. To formalize the donation, Secretary Gatchalian and Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation Vice Chairman David Go signed the deed of donation and continue reading : DSWD chief thanks Toyota PH for donating 1,900 sacks of rice