Approximately 17,000 mall employees are expected to receive financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). On Tuesday (November 12), personnel of the DSWD Field Office-National Capital Region (NCR) distributed Php5,000 cash aid to each of the beneficiaries under the AKAP program continue reading : DSWD distributes cash aid to 17K mall workers
DSWD cites strong partnership with Eastern Samar LGU during anniversary
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has cited the local government unit (LGU) of Eastern Samar, headed by Governor Ben Evardone, for the LGU’s active involvement in the successful implementation of the agency’s programs throughout the province. During his speech at the 59th Founding Anniversary of Eastern Samar last November 9, DSWD Undersecretary continue reading : DSWD cites strong partnership with Eastern Samar LGU during anniversary
DSWD enhances inter-field office collab amid series of typhoons
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has activated an inter-field office human resource augmentation program in response to the recent series of typhoons that hit the country. This measure underscores the DSWD’s commitment to the well-being of its frontline personnel, ensuring their continuous and effective disaster response, according to Disaster Response Management Group continue reading : DSWD enhances inter-field office collab amid series of typhoons
DSWD continues disaster ops for Marce; rolls out response for Nika
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD)Field Offices (FOs) will continue their disaster operations for the families and individuals affected by Typhoon Marce while at the same time preparing their response efforts for Tropical Cyclone Nika. “To ensure immediate delivery of relief aid particularly to our affected kababayans in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, continue reading : DSWD continues disaster ops for Marce; rolls out response for Nika
PBBM, DSWD chief fly north for cash aid to farmers, fisherfolk affected by ‘Marce’
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr as the Chief Executive flew north to distribute government aid through the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk and their Families (PAFFF) who were affected by Typhoon Marce. In his speech during the aid-giving in the Municipality of Buguey, Cagayan continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief fly north for cash aid to farmers, fisherfolk affected by ‘Marce’
DSWD chief joins PBBM in aid distribution to Marce-hit residents in Cagayan
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian was among the Cabinet officials who joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday (November 10) in the distribution of government assistance to Marce-hit families held at Buguey town in Cagayan province. During the aid-giving, President Marcos led the turn over of Php10 million to continue reading : DSWD chief joins PBBM in aid distribution to Marce-hit residents in Cagayan
DSWD execs, First Lady in aid-giving for ‘Kristine’-hit families in Batangas
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos is joined by Department of Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Operations Monina Josefina Romualdez, Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe, Asst. Secretary for Regional Operations Paul Ledesma, and DSWD-CALABARZON Regional Director Barry Chua in the distribution of assistance to bereaved families of the 61 persons who perished continue reading : DSWD execs, First Lady in aid-giving for ‘Kristine’-hit families in Batangas
DSWD joins First Lady in aid distribution to families of ‘Kristine’ casualties in Batangas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta Marcos as she distributed aid on Sunday (November 10) to families whose loved ones perished from the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Talisay, Batangas. In the message of DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian delivered by Undersecretary for Operations Monina continue reading : DSWD joins First Lady in aid distribution to families of ‘Kristine’ casualties in Batangas
DSWD deploys mobile command centers to areas battered by ‘Marce’
Following the onslaught of Typhoon ‘Marce’, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) deployed its Field Offices’ (FOs) Mobile Command Centers (MCC) in Regions 1 (Ilocos Region), 2 (Cagayan Valley), and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to boost the agency’s post-disaster operations, particularly in severely-affected communities. “Our Field Offices in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan continue reading : DSWD deploys mobile command centers to areas battered by ‘Marce’
DSWD pledges to adopt whole-of-nation approach to end violence against children in global forum
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead of the Philippine delegation inthe first Global Ministerial Conference (GMC) on Ending Violence Against Children (VAC), pledged to adopt a whole-of-nation approach to put and end to VAC. “The Philippines is committed to put in place a more robust child protection systems strategy in continue reading : DSWD pledges to adopt whole-of-nation approach to end violence against children in global forum