Stall owners and market vendors who lost their livelihoods in the recent fire at the City Auxiliary Market in San Fernando, La Union, received aid as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, Jan. 16, said the department extended its assistance. Photo from city government...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday, Jan. 15, encouraged the beneficiaries of its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to explore the available higher education support programs and take advantage of this opportunity to invest in their future. DSWD / Manila...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Sunday, Jan. 14, said it continues to provide and coordinate with local government units (LGUs) support to families affected by flooding incidents and other emergencies in the region in the last quarter of 2023. DSWD / Manila Bulletin In a...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured the public that there are "no additional requirements" being asked from clients who are requesting aid under the agency's Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. DSWD / Manila Bulletin “Ina-assure namin ang...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday, Jan. 12, marked its 73rd anniversary with highlights showcasing its significant achievements this year. Photo courtesy of DSWD During the event, Secretary Rex Gatchalian outlined the agency's success in reducing poverty and...
President Marcos has justified the need for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to have more employees, saying its workforce is actually outnumbered given the endless distress calls in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos cited in his...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the department has successfully reached 99 percent of its annual target for implementing the centenarian program this year. DSWD / Manila Bulletin In a statement on Thursday, Jan. 11, DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic...
Labeling the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as the "compassion central" of the government, he urged them to treat the disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors with kindness at all times. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. graces the 73rd founding anniversary of the DSWD in...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, Jan. 11, stated to the public that the circulating Facebook post on the monthly payout of financial aid was "not true." (DSWD) The "fake" Facebook post indicated that the monthly payout of financial aid is part of the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed P15.9 million worth of cash, food, and non-food items to victims of a massive fire that hit a coastal village in Lapu-Lapu City. DSWD / Manila Bulletin Through its Field Office 7 in Central Visayas, DSWD Regional Director Shalaine...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) piloted its new batch of Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) to new beneficiaries in Tondo, Manila. DSWD / Manila Bulletin In a statement, Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution on Dec. 22 of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)...
The Social Security System (SSS) has issued a reminder to employers and collection partners to remit employees' contributions for the third quarter and October before the year's end. Based on a SSS circular posted on its website, the pension fund for the private sector stated that business and...
