DSWD chief, TUCP reps discuss ways to assist minimum-wage earners

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with representatives of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP,) led by its president and Partylist representative Deputy Speaker Raymond Mendoza, to explore ways to help minimum-wage earners as the country observes Labor Day this coming May 1. The meeting with TUCP officials continue reading : DSWD chief, TUCP reps discuss ways to assist minimum-wage earners

DSWD holds 5-day training for Business Intelligence Software Project

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Information Communication Technology Management Service (ICTMS) started on Monday (April 15) the 5-day training for its Business Intelligence Software Project at the Harolds Evotel in Quezon City Asst. Secretary Julius Gorospe, the DSWD’s chief information officer (CIO), said the training aims to familiarize the Central Office’s Information continue reading : DSWD holds 5-day training for Business Intelligence Software Project

DSWD brings 4Ps to the island-province of Batanes

In line with the continuous effort to bring government programs closer to the Filipino people, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday (April 15) held a ceremonial launching of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Basco, Batanes. “With this and upon the request of Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco to conduct an continue reading : DSWD brings 4Ps to the island-province of Batanes

DSWD exec speaks at city mayors confab in Cebu City

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Operations Monina Josefina Romualdez is among the speakers in the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) 4th Convergence and 77th National Executive Board Meeting at the NuStar Resort and Casino, Cebu City on April 11 and 12. Usec. Romualdez discussed the DSWD Assistance to Individuals continue reading : DSWD exec speaks at city mayors confab in Cebu City

Single mom of 8 kids finds lifeline in DSWD’s convergence of services

More than offering immediate assistance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) strives to empower individuals toward sustainability and stability through its menu of programs and services. The journey of Maricris Novelas, a mother of eight children from Tondo, Manila, has shown the importance of a comprehensive social protection in providing a long-term impact continue reading : Single mom of 8 kids finds lifeline in DSWD’s convergence of services

DSWD chief accepts modules on enhancing agency employees’ mental health

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary REX Gatchalian, together with Statutory Programs (STP) Director Rowela F. Hizon, accepts the modules from Philippine Women’s University (PWU) Resource Person Dr. Emerson Aliswag, DNS PhD developed for the improvement of the agency’s employees’ mental health and well-being at the DSWD Central Office, Batasan, Quezon City on continue reading : DSWD chief accepts modules on enhancing agency employees’ mental health

DSWD supports DILG campaign vs illegal drugs

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Operations Monina Josefina Romualdez expressed the agency’s support to the national campaign of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) against illegal drugs during the convening of Sa Bagong Pilipinas, BIDA Tayong Lahat: A National Capital Region Stakeholders’ Interfacing and Commitment Building haled last continue reading : DSWD supports DILG campaign vs illegal drugs

DSWD, UNICEF embark on innovative, lifesaving efforts in times of disaster

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippine Country Representative Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov on Thursday (April 11) at the DSWD Central Office, Quezon City to strengthen the government’s provision of shock responsive social protection measures during emergencies and disaster. Secretary Gatchalian continue reading : DSWD, UNICEF embark on innovative, lifesaving efforts in times of disaster

DSWD, UNICEF sign MOU for responsive social protection system during disasters

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippine Country Representative Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday (April 11) at the DSWD Central Office, Quezon City for the implementation of a Standby Agreement on Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT). The partnership between the two continue reading : DSWD, UNICEF sign MOU for responsive social protection system during disasters

Social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Bicol Regional Office facilitate play therapy as part of the psychosocial interventions provided to children evacuees affected by the armed conflict in Jovellar, Albay.

DSWD protects women, kids displaced by armed conflict in Albay town

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-5 (Bicol Region) has established child- and women-friendly spaces to ensure the safety and welfare of women and children displaced by the April 10 armed conflict in Barangays Villa Paz and San Vincente in the town of Jovellar, Albay, an agency official said on Thursday (April continue reading : DSWD protects women, kids displaced by armed conflict in Albay town