DSWD to hasten provision of emergency shelter assistance for Typhoon Odette victims

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ensured that it will hasten the implementation of Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) for families affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette that hit Visayas and Mindanao regions in December 2021. This, after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) granted the DSWD’s request for a special allotment continue reading : DSWD to hasten provision of emergency shelter assistance for Typhoon Odette victims

More individuals in crisis to benefit from addt’l P2B budget for AICS

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its gratitude to President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. and to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the approval of the release of the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) amounting to P2 billion for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). The DSWD said continue reading : More individuals in crisis to benefit from addt’l P2B budget for AICS

DSWD’s Cash Division receives recognition for 100% utilization of cash allocation

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) awarded its Cash Division under the Finance and Management Service (FMS) with a Certificate of Commendation for achieving 100% utilization of DSWD’s Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) for the first semester of 2022. The NCA is a cash authority issued by the Department of Budget and Management continue reading : DSWD’s Cash Division receives recognition for 100% utilization of cash allocation

DSWD receives second batch of donations from Chinese government

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Rommel Lopez (in red vest) received the 2nd batch of relief goods donated by the China Investment and Real Estate Co., Ltd. and the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PCCCI) for the affected and displaced victims of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Northern continue reading : DSWD receives second batch of donations from Chinese government

DSWD Secretary wants to expedite graduation/exit of 4Ps beneficiaries

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo urged the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) National Program Management Office (NPMO) to expedite graduation activities and exit process of the newly identified non-poor list of Listahanan 3 (L3), during the opening of the Planning Workshop on the Graduation of Non-Poor and Entry of continue reading : DSWD Secretary wants to expedite graduation/exit of 4Ps beneficiaries

Representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development along with the concerned local chief executives in the pilot areas, and other partner agencies at the local level sign the Memorandum of Agreement and Pledge of Commitment for the implementation of the Project ProtecTEEN on August 10 in Malaybalay, Bukidnon.

DSWD champions empowerment of teenage moms through Project ProtecTEEN

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched Project ProtecTEEN which aims to provide psychosocial support and other interventions for teenage mothers and their families on August 10 in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. The DSWD rolled out the project in coordination with the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) as part of its projects included in continue reading : DSWD champions empowerment of teenage moms through Project ProtecTEEN

DSWD hopes to bring impact on indigent elderly with increased social pension

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is hopeful that the law increasing the social pension for indigent senior citizens will bring about a significant impact on the lives of its beneficiaries. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11916, which lapsed into law last July 30, the monthly pension of qualified senior citizens under the continue reading : DSWD hopes to bring impact on indigent elderly with increased social pension

DSWD welcomes approval of P4.1B allotment for TCT implementation

Following the announcement of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on the approval of the P4.1 Billion fund for the implementation of the Targeted Cash Transfer (TCT), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) says it will immediately facilitate the release of the 2nd batch of the cash transfers once the Department receives continue reading : DSWD welcomes approval of P4.1B allotment for TCT implementation

DSWD mourns passing of Regional Director Rebecca Geamala

The entire Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is deeply saddened by the loss of one of the Agency’s inspiring servant leaders, Field Office (FO) VII Regional Director Rebecca Geamala. DSWD Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo and officials and staff of the Department expressed their heartfelt condolences and offered their prayers and utmost support to continue reading : DSWD mourns passing of Regional Director Rebecca Geamala

Request for assistance under AICS now easier for clients – DSWD

Following the directive of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo to enhance and simplify the guidelines of its frontline programs, the Department has issued updated guidelines on the implementation of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) that will expedite the release of aid to families and individuals in continue reading : Request for assistance under AICS now easier for clients – DSWD