Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday, July 5 defended the agency’s decision to release a cease and desist order (CDO) against Gentle Hands Inc., citing the failure of the orphanage to comply with the minimum standards for residential facilities...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Holy Cross Children's Home, an orphanage in Tabaco City, Albay province, received livelihood equipment from a Rotary Club on Wednesday, June 7. CHILDREN and staff of Holy Cross Children's Home in Tabaco City, Albay province pose with members of Rotary Clubs in the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Wednesday, May 31, that it is open for the planned Senate inquiry regarding the issuance of a cease-and-desist order against Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI) in Quezon City. "Children living under the care of Gentle Hands Inc . , are seen...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, May 29 filed a resolution calling for a Senate investigation into the abrupt transfer of orphans from an orphanage in Quezon City to state-run facilities by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Hontiveros in filing Senate Resolution No. 643,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) - National Capital Region has issued a Parental Capability Assessment Report to help a mother reunite with her 20-month-old son, who was under the temporary custody of orphanage Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI). "Children living under the care of Gentle...
Mrs. Model Mom Advocacy Queen Asia Pacific 2022 Minette L. Mendoza Newly crowned Mrs. Model Mom Advocacy Queen Asia Pacific 2022 Minette L. Mendoza is set to reach out to a couple of charitable institutions to bring about aid and assistance as part of her commitment to service. Revolving around the...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Sri Lanka's wildlife authorities on Tuesday said that a pair of twin baby elephants was born at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, outside the central hills of Kandy in the Central Province, which was the first of its kind reported from the orphanage. Workers care for the twin...
After it publicly appealed for help due to its dwindling supply of food and other necessities, a distressed orphanage in Manila received its much-needed aid from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). PAGCOR’s volunteer employees unload the food items donated to Hospicio de San...
