The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) gave due recognition to the Manila city government for its noteworthy programs and initiatives in social welfare, child protection, women’s safety, and universal health care....
As calls to #StopKorap grow louder, white ribbons were tied around Luneta Park on Saturday, September 20, symbolizing public resistance ahead of tomorrow’s planned anti-corruption protest. Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) tied white ribbons bearing the call #StopKorap around...
The deluge of “systematic attacks” faced by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) over the past year failed to hinder Vice President Sara Duterte’s office from delivering critical social services to Filipinos who continue to face hardships in health, education, hunger, and livelihood. This...
Mayor Francis Zamora, together with city government officials, break ground for the soon-to-be-built Makabagong San Juan Sports Center. Officials of the San Juan City local government on Friday, March 21, broke ground for two of its latest infrastructure projects - a sports facility and...
With more time on her hands after leaving the Department of Education (DepEd), Vice President Sara Duterte said she plans to focus on the underserved areas in the country to bring social services there. Vice President Sara Duterte and new Education Secretary Sonny Angara during the turnover...
Vice President Sara Duterte lauded the “power of collaboration” that enabled the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to expand its services and provide meaningful aid to millions of Filipinos through its partnership with the private sector. Vice President Sara Duterte delivers her message during...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), along with the Philippine National Bank (PNB) partnered with P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (PA Properties) to help address the national housing backlog. In a statement, GSIS said the pension fund, the national bank, and the...
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...
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...
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured the public that only credible information on the government's social services will be posted on the agency's social media platforms. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Marianne Bermudez) This, he said, will avoid possible incidents...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for a P120-million supplemental funding to support the OVP’s Medical and Burial (MAB) project. Vice President Sara Duterte (center) witnesses the agreement...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) awarded five local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas for their efficient mechanisms in delivering social services. DSWD-6 Director Carmelo Nochete led the awarding during the Pagdayaw 2023: A Night of Recognition...
