Those residents living in areas in Visayas and Mindanao that have been placed under lockdown can count on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The DSWD said Monday, July 19, that it “is ready” to augment the resources of the local government...
The U.S. Peace Corps volunteers may soon be deployed to the Philippines to help build better lives for poor communities in the country. (Screenshot from DSWD website) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Monday, July 19, that U.S. Peace Corps-Philippines, led by newly...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended financial assistance to two soldiers who were wounded during separate encounters with terrorist groups in Northern Mindanao. Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Director Mari-Flor A. Dollaga hands over financial...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Friday, July 16, that it is not worried about Senator Manny Pacquiao’s filing of a resolution seeking to look into the supposed questionable disbursement of P10.4 billion worth of Social Amelioration Program (SAP) funds. DSWD's manual...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been urged to spearhead the promotion of consumption of locally produced plant-based healthy food to help reduce greenhouse emissions and protect the environment, to strengthen the economy, and improve natural body defenses against...
A total of 151 local government units have rallied behind the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) social reintegration program for recovering persons who use drugs (RPWUDs). (Screenshot from DSWD website) DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista cited the LGUs’ support to...
Fearing that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19 ) pandemic might escalate, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Wednesday, July 14, that implementation of social protection measures, such as the grant of cash subsidies to vulnerable sectors should be continued. The Department...
Over 20.8 million beneficiaries have benefited from the government’s social amelioration initiatives, receiving financial assistance worth about P220.7 billion under the Bayanihan laws, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Wednesday, July 14. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has so far assisted 5.6 million individuals in crisis situations, disbursing financial aid worth about P22.6 billion. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) This was reported by DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista during the pre-State of the...
The provincial government of Batangas and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the construction of DSWD regional warehouse in Ibaan, Batangas. (DSWD Region IV-A Facebook page) The DSWD Region IV-A announced this on Monday, July 12,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public Friday, July 9, against some groups promising to grant assistance to individuals in crisis situations. (DSWD Facebook page) The DSWD cautioned the public against transacting with private organisations, particularly with the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed Friday, July 9, to look into and “take appropriate action” against individuals who were posing as agency personnel, and were asking for one’s personal information in exchange for financial assistance. Department of Social Welfare...
