The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured jeepney drivers who may be affected by the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) that they will be able to access the agency’s programs and services if necessary. The Assistance to Individuals in...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its field offices in Mindanao, provided various types of assistance to families and individuals affected by the bombing at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City on Dec. 3. In his report to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on...
(DSWD/Facebook) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public on Thursday, Dec. 28 against a circulating announcement purportedly from the agency that it would provide a "New Year's gift" to those who will simply fill out a survey questionnaire. “Don't be fooled! 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)...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-10 has confirmed that P62-million worth of guarantee letters issued to hospitals, pharmacies, and funeral homes in Northern Mindanao for financial and medical assistance this year remain unpaid. THE regional...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has so far reached out to 1,461 people living and staying on Metro Manila’s streets through its “Oplan Pag-Abot,” which was launched in July this year. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs Irene B. Dumlao said that as of Dec....
BUTUAN CITY – The Disaster Response, Operation, Monitoring and Information Center of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-13 (Caraga) has been mobilized to help local government units (LGUs) assist 44,392 families or 153,118 individuals affected by tropical depression...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the agency is ready to collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) to support its learning programs aimed at reducing illiteracy in the Philippines, following the completion of the pilot implementation of the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted its "Oplan Pag-Abot sa Pasko" program were it assisted 274 members of the Aeta community from Capas, Tarlac. DSWD / Manila Bulletin In a statement on Monday, Dec. 18, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the activity is in line with...
Despite financial constraints and challenges, Jeraldyn Bansale, a former monitored child from the Bajau indigenous community in Leyte, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree. Jeraldyn Bansale, a former monitored child from the Bajau indigenous community in...
DAVAO CITY – Five-hundred thirty-two students of the Mindanao State University-General Santos City campus received their benefits under the cash-for-work program of the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the Department of...