Newly appointed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian asked critics to give him a chance and that he will prove himself deserving as head of the department. Valenzuela City 1st district Rep. Rex Gatchalian (Facebook) "Natapos ako bilang nine years na mayor and...
Some of the victim-survivors of child labor who were identified and provided with various interventions in Carcar City, Cebu province by DSWD-Field Office. (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Wednesday, Feb. 1 that it has...
For the first time since his wife took office as the country’s second-highest official, lawyer Mans Carpio represented Vice President Sara Duterte in a government-led event during the 72nd anniversary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) where she called on the agency to...
The Asian Social Institute (ASI) in Manila celebrates the 60th Rose Diamond Jubilee and its foundation, happening until October 2023 with the theme “ASI @60, Celebrating Integrity of Creation.” ASI was founded by the late Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Senden, CICM (1916 to 1973) with the blessings of...
(SOCIAL WEATHER STATIONS) A nationwide survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) for the 4th quarter of 2022 showed that 49 percent of adult Filipinos said their quality of lives will improve in the next 12 months, 5 percent said it will worsen, and 37 percent said it will stay the...
The women beneficiaries of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program in Almeria, Biliran underwent plumbing and masonry training courtesy of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Technical Education and...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is batting for social protection for freelance workers in the country as the sector is expected to sustain growth moving forward. “Freelancing has become a significant career choice, especially among our young workers even before the Covid-19 pandemic. With the expected...
The Philippine Statistics Authority’s announcement that the country achieved a 7.6 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022 affirms that, despite high inflation rates, the economy is on track in regaining its pre-Covid pandemic footing. This improves on the 5.7 percent growth in...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to encouraging its teachers and learners to be advocates for social justice and respect for human rights. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, during the International Holocaust...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Eduardo M. Punay (middle) facilitates the provision of financial assistance to a resident affected by the flooding caused by the low pressure area in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Also joining Punay...
Senator Sonny Angara on Friday, January 27 assured that funding for higher social pension for indigent senior citizens is ensured under the P5.268-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2023. Angara assured some 4.1 million indigent seniors stand to receive P12,000 each in social pension...
(DSWD-NCR / FACEBOOK) The Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) said on Thursday, Jan. 26, that its official Facebook page is now available to deliver announcements about its programs and services to the public “Nais po namin ipaalam sa publiko na ang...
