CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-10 has confirmed that P62-million worth of guarantee letters issued to hospitals, pharmacies, and funeral homes in Northern Mindanao for financial and medical assistance this year remain unpaid. THE regional...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has so far reached out to 1,461 people living and staying on Metro Manila’s streets through its “Oplan Pag-Abot,” which was launched in July this year. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs Irene B. Dumlao said that as of Dec....
BUTUAN CITY – The Disaster Response, Operation, Monitoring and Information Center of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-13 (Caraga) has been mobilized to help local government units (LGUs) assist 44,392 families or 153,118 individuals affected by tropical depression...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the agency is ready to collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) to support its learning programs aimed at reducing illiteracy in the Philippines, following the completion of the pilot implementation of the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted its "Oplan Pag-Abot sa Pasko" program were it assisted 274 members of the Aeta community from Capas, Tarlac. DSWD / Manila Bulletin In a statement on Monday, Dec. 18, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the activity is in line with...
Despite financial constraints and challenges, Jeraldyn Bansale, a former monitored child from the Bajau indigenous community in Leyte, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree. Jeraldyn Bansale, a former monitored child from the Bajau indigenous community in...
DAVAO CITY – Five-hundred thirty-two students of the Mindanao State University-General Santos City campus received their benefits under the cash-for-work program of the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the Department of...
BUTUAN CITY – The government has released 88,124 family food packs (FFPs) to earthquake-affected families in Surigao del Sur. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga based here said they are still attending to the needs of families who are still in evacuation centers as...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM), together with the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), signed an agreement on Friday, Dec. 15 to harmonize government programs,...
(Photo from Pixabay) Amid the looming impact of the El Niño phenomenon, a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official assured the public on Thursday, Dec. 14 that the agency is ready to assist poor and vulnerable communities. “On the part of the DSWD, we are committed to help in...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established a partnership with key stakeholders to provide scholarship grants that will support social services professionals' continued education and training. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian urged students to pursue a social work course, citing the vital role of social workers in defending the welfare and well-being of Filipinos. Gatchalian on Dec. 12 held a discussion with social work students from various...
