Two days before the forecasted landfall of Typhoon Ruby, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified its disaster response preparations as it continues to preposition relief goods at the Local Government Units (LGU) and facilitates evacuation of families fin critical areas. Based on the latest weather bulletin, ‘Ruby’ is projected to make continue reading : DSWD beefs up disaster response preps for ‘Ruby’
Foster care strengthens tie of family
Looking at two-year-old Daniella, it would be hard to tell that she is a foster child of couple Joel and Noelle Marcaida of Lagro, Quezon City. Daniella is being nurtured and loved by the couple as if she was their own flesh and blood. After three years as a couple, Joel and Noelle are still continue reading : Foster care strengthens tie of family
Adoptive father says rigid legal adoption process OK, for child’s best interest
“Binago talaga ng DSWD ang pananaw ko sa adoption na dapat itrato ito ng maayos at seryoso. Ngayon, napakataas ng tingin ko sa adoption dahil nakita ko na mabusisi talaga ang proseso nito para na rin sa kapakanan ng bata (The DSWD adoption process has completely changed my perspective on adoption that it should be taken conscientiously and seriously. Now, I view adoption with high regard continue reading : Adoptive father says rigid legal adoption process OK, for child’s best interest
DSWD gathers child advocates to review adoption process
Amending Republic Act 8552 otherwise known as Domestic Adoption Act in order to hasten the adoption process was the common view of the participants who attended the consultation dialogue on adoption organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday in Pasay City. Under the law, the process of legally adopting a continue reading : DSWD gathers child advocates to review adoption process
DSWD gathers child advocates to review adoption process
Amending Republic Act 8552 otherwise known as Domestic Adoption Act in order to hasten the adoption process was the common view of the participants who attended the consultation dialogue on adoption organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday in Pasay City. Under the law, the process of legally adopting a continue reading : DSWD gathers child advocates to review adoption process
Sec. Soliman addresses participants of int’l conference on disaster response, calls on better coordination
“In disaster operations, trust is the foundation of an effective working relation.” This was the thrust of the message of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman earlier this week to the participants of the Disaster Response Government Dialogue Global Conference hosted by the Philippine Government in partnership with the Indian Ocean continue reading : Sec. Soliman addresses participants of int’l conference on disaster response, calls on better coordination
Sec. Soliman addresses participants of int’l conference on disaster response, calls on better coordination
“In disaster operations, trust is the foundation of an effective working relation.” This was the thrust of the message of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman earlier this week to the participants of the Disaster Response Government Dialogue Global Conference hosted by the Philippine Government in partnership with the Indian Ocean continue reading : Sec. Soliman addresses participants of int’l conference on disaster response, calls on better coordination
Healthier life awaits day care kids through feeding program
Five year-old Ian Pal is a picture of a healthy, happy child. He was playful all the time that he and his grandfather, Pedro Pal, Jr., were waiting for their turn to speak before officials and staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during their flag ceremony on Moday at the Central continue reading : Healthier life awaits day care kids through feeding program
6-M seniors soon to have lifetime health insurance
More than six million elderly in the country will soon become lifetime members of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). This was announced by PhilHealth President and CEO Alexander A. Padilla during forum held recently on social protection programs for the elderly, an Elderly Filipino Week activity organized by PhilHealth and the Department of Social Welfare continue reading : 6-M seniors soon to have lifetime health insurance
A couple’s journey into adoption: ‘God is in the details’
“She was gorgeous.” This was Janet Villa’s first reaction when she saw Anna, their adopted daughter. From the first moment they laid eyes on the beautiful baby, they knew she was the child God had intended for them. Looking back, the Villa couple shared that “God is in the details” of their journey into adoption, continue reading : A couple’s journey into adoption: ‘God is in the details’
