DSWD assures relief support for LGUs hit by Typhoon Bising

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured local government units (LGUs) that it has enough relief supplies to augment their resources for Typhoon Bising-affected families. In the Bicol Region, the DSWD-Field Office V maintains stockpiles and standby funds amounting to more than P36.6 million. Of which, over P15.8 million worth of non-food items and continue reading : DSWD assures relief support for LGUs hit by Typhoon Bising

DSWD prepares for Typhoon Bising, allots over P1.5B for disaster response

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing its emergency relief supplies that can be used to augment the resources of local government units (LGUs) that will be affected by  Typhoon Bising as the weather disturbance moves towards the Philippine’s land mass. Based on the 6PM, April16 report of the Disaster Response Management continue reading : DSWD prepares for Typhoon Bising, allots over P1.5B for disaster response

Pantawid Pamilya empowers women to become leaders

The Philippines celebrates Women’s Month this March not only to recognize the women’s significant contributions and achievements in nation building, but also to look critically at equality and opportunity matters for them for a fair and just society for all. The celebration of the women sector began in the 1900s as women struggled for equality in economic opportunities. Presently, this struggle continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya empowers women to become leaders

DSWD welcomes 4Ps gains in 3rd impact evaluation report

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD welcomes the results of the third impact evaluation (IE3) on the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). By virtue of Republic Act 11310 or the 4Ps Act, an impact evaluation will be conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development continue reading : DSWD welcomes 4Ps gains in 3rd impact evaluation report

Pantawid Pamilya empowers women to become leaders

The Philippines celebrates Women’s Month this March not only to recognize the women’s significant contributions and achievements in nation building, but also to look critically at equality and opportunity matters for them for a fair and just society for all. The celebration of the women sector began in the 1900s as women struggled for equality in continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya empowers women to become leaders

DSWD, United Nations Representative hold dialogue to strengthen child protection amid ongoing pandemic

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently held an online dialogue with United Nations (UN) Special Representative on Violence Against Children (VAC) Dr. Najat Maalla M’Jid to discuss pertinent measures to strengthen child protection systems amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The high-level dialogue, chaired by DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, provided a continue reading : DSWD, United Nations Representative hold dialogue to strengthen child protection amid ongoing pandemic

DSWD among top performing agencies in PAHAYAG survey

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes the findings of the first quarter survey result of PAHAYAG which showed that it is among the top performing agencies with a 57 percent approval rating. PAHAYAG is an independent and non-commissioned survey made by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. About 1,500 respondents participated in the poll which continue reading : DSWD among top performing agencies in PAHAYAG survey

DSWD continues to monitor payouts in NCR+

As part of its technical assistance to local government units (LGUs) in NCR+ areas, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to monitor the payouts of financial assistance to qualified low income constituents affected by the declaration of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Based on the April 10 report from the Department of continue reading : DSWD continues to monitor payouts in NCR+

DSWD Secretary joins financial assistance roll out in Parañaque

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista (in red vest), together with other government officials, witnesses a resident as she signs her name on the list of beneficiaries who received cash aid during the first day of the financial assistance payout in Parañaque City on April 7. To ensure compliance continue reading : DSWD Secretary joins financial assistance roll out in Parañaque

DSWD, partners call for heightened vigilance against child abuse amid ECQ

The Department of Social Welfare and Development, chair of the Inter-Agency Council Against Child Pornography (IACACP), and partner-agencies and non-government organizations call for heightened vigilance on incidents of child abuse in light of the enhanced community quarantine imposed in NCR, and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal on March 29 to April 4, to continue reading : DSWD, partners call for heightened vigilance against child abuse amid ECQ