VP Sara graces DSWD’s payout of cash aid to Mayon-affected families

Vice President Sara Z. Duterte on Wednesday (July 19) graces the payout to the Mayon-affected families in Albay province through the DSWD’s Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT). The families opted not to stay inside the evacuation centers while they continue to tend to their source livelihoods that are within the permanent danger zones. The DSWD Bicol continue reading : VP Sara graces DSWD’s payout of cash aid to Mayon-affected families

Widow mom of 2 kids files kidnapping case vs Gentle Hands Inc.

NEWS RELEASE July 19, 2023 Reference: Atty. Marianne Barrameda – 09998822347 Another mother has filed charges of kidnapping and failure to return a minor against the executive director of the Quezon City childcare facility, which is owned and managed by Gentle Hands Inc. Complainant Karizza Joyce Torcatos, assisted by her counsel Atty. Marianne Barrameda of continue reading : Widow mom of 2 kids files kidnapping case vs Gentle Hands Inc.

DSWD, St. Luke’s ink MOU for life-saving skills training for social workers, frontliners

As part of the National Disaster Resilience Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sealed a partnership with St. Luke’s Medical Center Foundation, Inc. (SLMCFI) for the implementation of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Bystanders Training Program on Wednesday on Wednesday (July 19) at the DSWD Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City. DSWD continue reading : DSWD, St. Luke’s ink MOU for life-saving skills training for social workers, frontliners

Food Stamp beneficiaries receive EBT cards

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio, and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian distribute Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to beneficiaries of the Philippine Food Stamp  Program during the program’s pilot launch on Tuesday (July 18) at the Don Bosco Youth Center in Tondo, Manila. #

Philippine Food Stamp Program launch

(Left) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio, and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian enjoy a light conversation with development partners during the pilot launch of the WALANG GUTOM 2027: Philippine Food Stamp Program on Tuesday (July 18) at the Don Bosco Youth Center in Tondo, Manila. continue reading : Philippine Food Stamp Program launch

DSWD, St. Luke’s partner to provide basic life-saving skills to social workers, frontliners

Recognizing the crucial role of bystanders or non-medical practitioners as one of the first responders during emergency situations, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian (left) and St. Luke’s Medical Center Foundation, Inc. (SLMCFI) President Dr. Benjamin S.A.  Campomanes sign on Wednesday (July 19) a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to equip DSWD continue reading : DSWD, St. Luke’s partner to provide basic life-saving skills to social workers, frontliners

DSWD chief meets with Manila Water Foundation to explore partnership

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with the Manila Water Foundation on Tuesday (July 18) to discuss collaboration for the WASH (Water access, sanitation, and hygiene) Program that will assist communities implementing Kalahi-CIDSS (Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services), Present in the meeting were DSWD Assist. Sec. Marie Rafael and continue reading : DSWD chief meets with Manila Water Foundation to explore partnership

PBBM lauds Food Stamp Program; DSWD chief says inter-agency collab key to FSP success

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded the newest program of the Department of Social Welfare Development’s (DSWD) that will help alleviate involuntary hunger during the pilot launch of the WALANG GUTOM 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) held Tuesday (July 18) in Tondo, Manila. “Walang gutom means no more hunger. That is the dream of this continue reading : PBBM lauds Food Stamp Program; DSWD chief says inter-agency collab key to FSP success

DSWD chief orders re-assessment of 4Ps members tagged as ‘non-poor’

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian ordered the re-assessment of the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), who were tagged as “non-poor” by Listahanan 3, the standardized targeting system used by the program. As part of the re-assessment process, the DSWD will use the Social Welfare and Development Indicator continue reading : DSWD chief orders re-assessment of 4Ps members tagged as ‘non-poor’