PBBM, DSWD chief lead distribution of BOC-confiscated Jasmine rice in Zamboanga

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday (September 19) led the distribution of confiscated rice to some 5,000 poor beneficiaries in three areas in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region. The first area visited by President Marcos was the municipality of Tungawan in Zamboanga Sibugay where continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief lead distribution of BOC-confiscated Jasmine rice in Zamboanga

DSWD receives rice donation from BOC

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Operations Monina Josefina Romualdez receives the donated bags of Alas Jasmine Fragrant Rice from Bureau of Customs-Port of Zamboanga (BOC-POZ) District Collector Arthur G. Sevilla Jr. last September 7. The more than 42,000 bags of Jasmine Rice donated to the DSWD was part of the confiscated continue reading : DSWD receives rice donation from BOC

Food Stamp Program completely different from 4Ps – DSWD senior official

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday (September 18) clarified that the WALANG GUTOM 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) is a program that addresses food insecurity, which is completely different from the objectives of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). During the second Nutrition Education Session and third continue reading : Food Stamp Program completely different from 4Ps – DSWD senior official

Second nutrition education session of Food Stamp beneficiaries

Nutritionists from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) hold the second nutrition education session of Food Stamp Program (FSP) beneficiaries in Tondo, Manila on Monday (September 18). After the nutrition education session, representatives from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment – National Capital Region continue reading : Second nutrition education session of Food Stamp beneficiaries

DSWD personnel witness blessing of new vehicles for reach out, field ops

Officials and personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) witness the ceremonial blessing of the newly acquired service vehicles on Monday (September 18) at the Central Office in Quezon City. The new fleet of service vehicles will be used by the different offices and bureaus at the Central Office and at the continue reading : DSWD personnel witness blessing of new vehicles for reach out, field ops

More college students receive CFW under Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to conduct cash-for-work (CFW) payout for college student-beneficiaries under the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program. Some 625 tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs) receive Php 4,880 each on Saturday (September 16) at Taguig City University. The total amount is equivalent to eight-day sessions of tutoring and conducting continue reading : More college students receive CFW under Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

DSWD monitors condition of BARMM 4Ps workers affected by food poisoning

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its 4Ps-National Program Management Office (4Ps-NPMO), is currently monitoring the condition of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) workers who got sick after consuming contaminated food served during a workshop in a hotel in Cotabato City, Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday (September 14). Based on the coordination continue reading : DSWD monitors condition of BARMM 4Ps workers affected by food poisoning

DSWD chief meets with Oplan Pag-Abot team

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets anew with team members of Oplan Pag-Abot on Friday (September 15) to address challenges and to determine succeeding reach out operations for families in street situations (FISS) in target areas in the National Capital Region (NCR). Oplan Pag-Abot aims to provide a holistic approach continue reading : DSWD chief meets with Oplan Pag-Abot team

A member of the Alerto Mushroom Growers Association takes care of the mushroom bags.

Mushroom business in CamSur prospers through community-driven development

In the Philippines, mushroom cultivation has been gaining reputation as a viable source of livelihood due to its vegan-friendly popularity and nutrient-rich content. Seeing it as a profitable business, several residents from Barangay San Marcos in Camaligan, Camarines Sur decided to attend a series of seminars and training in 2018 to focus on mushroom farming continue reading : Mushroom business in CamSur prospers through community-driven development

Over 400 college students receive cash-for-work under Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

Some 432 college student-beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program received cash-for-work (CFW) on Thursday (September 14) during the 1st simultaneous payouts in their respective local universities and colleges in Metro Manila. College students studying at the City of Malabon University; Navotas Polytechnic College; Universidad de Manila; and continue reading : Over 400 college students receive cash-for-work under Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program