Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has approved the renewal of the agency’s collaboration with the US Peace Corps after a productive meeting with representatives from the United States government agency responsible for training and deploying volunteers....
(Photo from Pixabay) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, March 14 formally handed over the implementation of the Assistance to Older Persons (ATOP) to the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), the government body mandated to lead the projects and programs...
The “scaled up” implementation of the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP)” has been allocated P1.89 billion to cover 300,000 more household beneficiaries by July, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday, March 14. DSWD Assistant Secretary for...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Mindanao State University (MSU) entered into a partnership on Tuesday, March 12 to create inclusive and culturally sensitive programs for orphans and children living in “torils” in Marawi City. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and MSU...
To enhance its delivery of social services, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ramping up efforts to encourage beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to enroll in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun a pioneering effort to improve its network infrastructure and protect against cyber threats, recognizing the impact of digital transformation on government operations and service delivery The DSWD’s Information and Communications...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the kick-off ceremony for the agency’s expanded “Tara, Basa!” tutoring program in Cebu City on Friday, March 8. With this scale up, the program is expected to benefit over 180,700 beneficiaries, including...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has committed to further enhance its services for the effective delivery of the deradicalization and reintegration programs for former rebels and their families, as part of the “Buong Bansa Mapayapa” (BBM) initiative. DSWD Undersecretary...
A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, March 7 said there are proper procedures in the handling and management of cases involving children in conflict with the law (CICL) in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9344 as amended by RA...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga feted the Manila Bulletin with the PaNata ko sa Bayan award during the agency’s 73 rd anniversary celebration at The Pavilion at the Watergate, in Butuan City on Thursday, March 7. The DSWD cited the Manila Bulletin as best supportive...
BUTUAN CITY – Two-thousand, one-hundred fifty college students in Siargao Island recently received educational aid under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). MATUGAS (center). (Photo courtesy of Rep. Bingo Matugas...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin the expanded implementation of its “Tara, Basa!” tutoring program at a formal program launch that will take place in Cebu City on Friday, March 8. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications and spokesperson Romel...
