More than 400,000 waitlisted households have been validated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as eligible for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) once the spots are vacated by families who have exited the program. Director Gemma Gabuya, the DSWD’s 4Ps National Program Manager, said that as of September 30, more than continue reading : Over 400k waitlisted households validated by DSWD as 4Ps eligibles
DSWD to express support against child violence in global conference
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will lead the Philippine delegation in the first Global Ministerial Conference (GMC) on Ending Violence Against Children (VAC) in Bogota, Colombia on November 7 to 8. DSWD Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, Attached and Supervised Agencies (IAASA) Elaine Fallarcuna said the global conference is an opportunity for continue reading : DSWD to express support against child violence in global conference
5,500 DSWD food packs arrive in Batanes
A total of 5,500 boxes of family food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) arrived at the port of Basco in Batanes on Sunday morning (November 3) to support the on-going relief-efforts in the island province due to Super Typhoon (ST) Leon and Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine. “With these relief continue reading : 5,500 DSWD food packs arrive in Batanes
DSWD extends financial aid to families battered by Kristine
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s ( DSWD) Field Office (FO) 5-Bicol Region extended financial assistance to families hit by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine in the Province of Masbate on October 30 and 31. “The DSWD remains committed to supporting families affected by recent disasters in rebuilding their homes and restoring their lives. continue reading : DSWD extends financial aid to families battered by Kristine
DSWD’s disaster ops continue even on holidays
To ensure that the needs of families and individuals affected by the Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon are promptly addressed, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues the delivery of family food packs (FFPs) even on holidays. “Even on holidays, our mission to serve those in need remains our top continue reading : DSWD’s disaster ops continue even on holidays
Over 270,000 DSWD food packs reach 6 provinces of Bicol Region; 14,000 FFPs en-route to Batanes
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has delivered family food packs (FFPs) to all the six provinces of Region 5 (Bicol), the region with the highest number of families and individuals affected by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine. “For the Region 5 emergency operations in response to Typhoon Kristine, lahat po ng six continue reading : Over 270,000 DSWD food packs reach 6 provinces of Bicol Region; 14,000 FFPs en-route to Batanes
32nd National Children’s Month seeks to end all forms of violence against children – CWC exec
In celebration of the 32nd National Children’s Month (NCM) this November, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), announced that this year’s event is focused on advocating to end all forms of violence against children. In the DSWD Thursday Media Forum on continue reading : 32nd National Children’s Month seeks to end all forms of violence against children – CWC exec
DSWD recognized by ARTA for outstanding performance in anti-red tape initiatives
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was recognized on Wednesday (October 30) by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for its outstanding performance in anti-red tape initiatives during the recent ARTA Report Card Survey (RCS) Awards for the 2023 RCS 2.0 at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City. The recognition aligns with Section 20 continue reading : DSWD recognized by ARTA for outstanding performance in anti-red tape initiatives
DSWD execs receive agency award for anti-red tape initiatives
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Policy and Plans Group Adonis Sulit and Assistant Secretary Rodolfo Santos proudly show the recognition received by the agency on the recent Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Report Card Survey (RCS) 2.0 Batch 1 during the awards ceremony held at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City on continue reading : DSWD execs receive agency award for anti-red tape initiatives
DSWD Thursday Media Forum reports updates on disaster response for STS Kristine, ST Leon; CWC plans for National Children’s Month
Discussions in the Thursday (October 31) Media Forum of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revolved on the agency’s latest disaster response efforts for Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine and Super Typhoon (ST) Leon as well as the plan of the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) for the celebration of the continue reading : DSWD Thursday Media Forum reports updates on disaster response for STS Kristine, ST Leon; CWC plans for National Children’s Month