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
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
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
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
Due to public concerns regarding the renewal of persons with disabilities identification cards (IDs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) explained that the basis for the standardized five (5)-year validity of persons with disabilities IDs is for the regular updating of the Philippine Registry for Persons with Disabilities (PRPWD). Based on Republic Act continue reading : DSWD sheds light on renewal of Persons with Disabilities ID
“Iisa lang ang mission natin, and that is to help.” Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo left a moving and challenging note to the newly appointed officials of the Department as they were sworn into office on August 2. Secretary Tulfo spearheaded the oath-taking of the 38 new officials who continue reading : Secretary Tulfo leads oath-taking of new DSWD officials
The spirit of international solidarity continues to prevail as another batch of donations was received by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from its international partner organizations. During a simple turnover ceremony on Tuesday, August 2, DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez received 100 camping tents, 500 sleeping pads, 100 rolls of plastic sheets, continue reading : DSWD thanks international partners anew for new batch of donations for quake-hit victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that it will maximize the result of the third nationwide household assessment (Listahanan 3) or the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) during its soft launch on August 1, 2022. According to DSWD Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo, the data from Listahanan 3 continue reading : DSWD pledges to maximize Listahanan 3 result for identification of qualified 4Ps beneficiaries
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Standards Bureau, recently conducted a four-day consultation workshop to gather comments and recommendations on the draft guidelines on the registration of Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs), and on public solicitation. The consolidated comments and recommendations will be used to finalize the two proposed bills continue reading : DSWD drafts guidelines to strengthen regulatory policies on social welfare services
“The DSWD has a solution and a program for every situation or need of poor Filipinos.” This was the core message of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo when asked about the agency’s efforts to help poor Filipinos cope with the rising cost of fuel and other commodities during the continue reading : DSWD Chief outlines HDPRC anti-poverty efforts during post-SONA economic briefing
