As part of its initiatives to help improve the living condition of the elderly sector in the Philippines, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supported the call of various groups and individuals to expand the country’s Social Pension Program and amend the Republic Act No. 9994...
The Manila Bulletin was recognized as the Most Supportive Newspaper by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conferred the Gawad Ulat for Most DSWD-Supportive Newspaper to the Manila Bulletin during the 2021 Pagkilala sa...
(DSWD/MANILA BULLETIN FILE) More than 285,000 individuals that were affected by typhoon Odette are still seeking temporary shelter in evacuation centers on Christmas day, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported. On its official Facebook page, the DSWD reported that 285,267...
In an aim to boost the customer service sector in Central Luzon, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) there has partnered SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), the agency announced on Thursday, Nov. 25. TESDA SECRETARY ISIDRO LAPEÑA (MANILA BULLETIN) TESDA and SMFI, together with...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted a “Knowledge Fair” for the local social welfare and development officers (LSWDOs) in preparation for the devolution of DSWD programs and services starting next year. The Department of Social Welfare and Development's Social...
The social pension of indigent senior citizens will not be released every three months, instead of the current schedule of every six months starting in 2022, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Tuesday, Nov. 9. (DSWD / MANILA BULLETIN) Pursuant to the DSWD Memorandum...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) maintained Thursday, Oct. 14, that all funds given to financial service providers tapped for the digital distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) cash aid were “all accounted for.” (DSWD) DSWD Assistant Secretary Glenda Relova...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public Thursday, Oct. 14 that it has enough resources and funds to respond to the needs of areas affected by granular lockdowns and calamities. (DSWD CAR) DSWD Assistant Secretary Glenda Relova said only nine local government units...
More than P2.7-million worth of relief assistance has been extended to the areas affected by severe tropical storm ‘Maring’, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Thursday, Oct. 14. (DSWD Field Office 1 Facebook page) DSWD Assistant Secretary Glenda Relova said the relief...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Wednesday, Oct. 13, that over 2,500 individuals or more than 700 families are currently staying in evacuation centers in Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and the National Capital Region (NCR). (DSWD-CAR) The DSWD...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public Thursday, Oct. 7, that the resources of the local government units (LGUs) affected by tropical depression “Lannie” will be augmented. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD/MANILA BULLETIN FILE) The DSWD said...
A joint memorandum circular creating a special committee which will ensure the efficient and harmonized delivery of assistance during disaster and emergencies has been signed. Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista (above center), Department of Trade and...
