The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to ensure the orderly and expeditious provision of Educational Assistance to students-in-crisis as part of its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, on Wednesday, August 24, at the DSWD continue reading : DSWD, DILG ink MOA for seamless distribution of educational aid
As part of its preparedness measures, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Offices (FOs), is now closely coordinating with concerned local government units (LGUs) affected by the inclement weather brought by Severe Tropical Storm Florita in Luzon. The DSWD Central Office dispatched on Monday, August 22, some 10,000 Family Food continue reading : DSWD now coordinating with LGUs affected by Severe Tropical Storm Florita
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), led by Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo, welcomed the team of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines headed by Country Representative Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov and Deputy Country Representative Thomas Meyer during a courtesy call on August 16, 2022 to share updates on the UNICEF partnership with the Department. continue reading : DSWD Secretary Tulfo welcomes UNICEF Philippines team
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office IX, conducted the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) convergence activity on August 11 at the Royal Farm Resort in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte. Dubbed as “Sama-samang Pagkilos Tungo sa Bagong Pag-asa,” the convergence activity aimed at showcasing the program’s wins and accomplishments, continue reading : BP2 sparks new hope for beneficiaries
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo on Monday, August 15, gave a stern warning against individuals who will submit fake documentary requirements in requesting for assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. “Kakasuhan natin iyon, falsification of public documents pinaglalaruan mo ang dokumento ng gobyerno, pinaglalaruan continue reading : Secretary Tulfo to go after individuals falsifying documents in requesting assistance under AICS
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo announced the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to draft the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to operationalize Republic Act (RA) No. 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents’ Welfare Act. RA No. 11861 amended Republic Act No. 8972 or the Solo Parents’ Welfare continue reading : Sec. Tulfo orders immediate crafting of IRR for new solo parents’ law
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is pleased to facilitate requests for assistance through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, but warned that those who submit fake documentary requirements will be meted with appropriate sanctions following due process. AICS is a DSWD program which provides aid to individuals and families continue reading : DSWD warns public against falsifying documents in requesting assistance
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
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
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
