The Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have signed an agreement to enhance social protection for beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet and DSWD...
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (PPAB) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) told a House of Representatives panel that the social protection programs of the government, otherwise known as “ayuda” (aid), were not mere handouts but...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the attack last July 15 against a journalist in Barangay San Gregorio in San Pablo City, Laguna as it started its own investigation. Citing reports, the CHR said that two unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen reportedly targeted journalist Marc...
By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS Families affected by the southwest monsoon in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte received government financial assistance and relief supplies over the weekend. ASSISTANCE TO FLOOD VICTIMS — Special Assistant to the President Secretary Antonio Lagdameo Jr. and Department...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to crack down on the rampant selling of babies online, particularly on Facebook. In a press briefing, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Authority on Child Care (DSWD-NACC) Executive...
In anticipation of the impact of tropical depression Aghon, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday, May 24, directed all DSWD field offices along the projected path of the storm to assess their stockpiles of family food packs (FFPs). (Photo from DSWD)...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in a statement on Saturday, April 27, held an awarding ceremony in Mandaue City, Cebu to recognize the dedication and hard work rendered by Regional Program Management Offices (RPMOs) and Area Coordinating Teams (ACTs) across the nation....
Sen. Imee Marcos is pushing for the expansion of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by including unconditional cash transfers for bedridden senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Sen. Imee Marcos presides over the Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is urging the Senate to approve a bill that seeks to create a safer work atmosphere for journalists following President Marcos’ commitment...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the launch of the reformatted educational assistance initiative called “Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program” in Samar province on April 19. Gatchalian said the reading tutorial program is important to help eradicate...
(Unsplash) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has told local government units (LGUs) to step up the implementation of additional benefits for single parents, especially the grant of the P1,000 monthly subsidy to those...
The Sandiganbayan has denied the motions filed by three former Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officials to file a demurrer to evidence to challenge the alleged weakness of the prosecution's evidence on their graft and malversation of public funds cases. With the denial,...
