Senator Joel Villanueva led the turnover of 15 mobile kitchens, two mobile water tankers, and two mobile water treatment units to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in a ceremony at the DSWD National Resource Operations Center (NROC) in Pasay City on Friday, Feb. 7. (Photo from...
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...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with a new group of medical and pharmaceutical firms to expand medical assistance for Filipinos in need. Photo courtesy of DSWD In a statement issued Sunday, Nov. 12, the DSWD said through these...
The Regional offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are on "high alert" as it prepares for the onslaught of Tropical Depression "Dodong."Â In a statement released on July 14, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian has directed all regional offices to be "extra ready" to...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will launch its “Oplan Pag-Abot” project on Friday, June 30, with a simulation activity of the reach out operation at the DSWD Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, together with the Oplan Pag-Abot team...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the DSWD is closely monitoring the case of kidnapping and serious detention filed by a mother against the Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI). In a television interview on June 12, Gatchalian said the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday, June 7 said that one objective of the Food Stamp Program (FSP) is to address the oversupply of agricultural products, which frequently go to waste due to lack of market. “We are aware of the reports that...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has directed its field offices in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) and Bicol to preposition at least 100,000 family food packs per region due to the increasing unrest in the Mayon and Taal volcanoes....
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday, June 5 directed its field offices in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) and Bicol to prepare for the ongoing unrest at Taal and Mayon volcanoes in Batangas and Albay, respectively. “The...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday, May 22 issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against an orphanage in Quezon City over alleged violation of Republic Act (RA) 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. On...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday, May 19 that it will immediately facilitate the distribution of P500 assistance to 7.5 million Filipinos, following the release of additional funds for its Targeted Cash Transfer (TCT) program. On Tuesday, May 16, the Department...
