President Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) No. 52, which institutionalizes and expands the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s Pag-abot Program to take street dwellers and other poor and vulnerable individuals off the streets and help them become productive members of...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office 11 (Davao Region), provided at least P13 million in humanitarian aid to local government units (LGUs) in the region that have been affected by heavy rains caused by the shear line—a rain-inducing weather system...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office 2 in Cagayan Valley, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the local government of San Mariano in Isabela province for the pilot implementation of the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP).”...
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) has assured that victims and survivors of human trafficking will be assisted and provided with support services to ensure their immediate recovery and reintegration into society. DSWD Secretary for Legislative Affairs and co-spokesperson Irene...
