Sec. Gatchalian discusses DSWD Academy with Australia Awards, Tetra Tech execs

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with Australia Awards and Alumni Engagement Program – Philippines Program Director Milalin Javellana and Tetra Tech International Development Managing Director Amy Gildea during a courtesy call at the DSWD Central Office on Thursday (September 28). The meeting’s main agenda focused on how the Australia continue reading : Sec. Gatchalian discusses DSWD Academy with Australia Awards, Tetra Tech execs

Sari-sari store owners in Palawan receive SLP-cash aid from DSWD

Sari-sari store owners in Palawan province receive the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)-cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the simultaneous payouts on Wednesday (September 27). More than 170 sari-sari store owners and micro-rice retailers, who were affected by the price rice cap, received Php 15,000 each in subsidy from DSWD-SLP continue reading : Sari-sari store owners in Palawan receive SLP-cash aid from DSWD

PBBM, DSWD chief to launch Food Stamp Program in Caraga

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian will spearhead the initial rollout of the WALANG GUTOM 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) in Caraga Region on Friday (September 29). Aside from the FSP launch, President Marcos will also lead the distribution of premium quality Jasmine rice to continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief to launch Food Stamp Program in Caraga

DSWD officials meet with IMF reps

Senior officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held a consultation meeting with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday (September 27) to discuss the WALANG GUTOM 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) and other social protection initiatives of the agency. Present in the meeting were DSWD Undersecretary for Policy and continue reading : DSWD officials meet with IMF reps

Gov’t may still grant Php15k subsidy to El Niño-hit farmers – DSWD

The Marcos administration has not ruled out granting Php15,000 in cash subsidy to farmers who will be severely affected by the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday (September 26) said the agency is in talks with the Department of Agriculture (DA) for continue reading : Gov’t may still grant Php15k subsidy to El Niño-hit farmers – DSWD

DSWD chief highlights SLP cash aid distribution to sari-sari store owners

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian discussed the distribution of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)-cash assistance to sari-sari store owners affected by the price cap and the digitalization of programs and services of the DSWD. The DSWD chief made the statement Wednesday (September 27) during an interview with veteran TV news continue reading : DSWD chief highlights SLP cash aid distribution to sari-sari store owners

DSWD chief explores possible partnership with ICM exec on social protection

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with International Care Ministries (ICM) Global Chief Executive Director David Sutherland on Wednesday (September 27) to discuss possible collaboration in strengthening social protection in the country. The DSWD chief and ICM representative talked about pursuing partnerships in implementing social protection programs to communities in continue reading : DSWD chief explores possible partnership with ICM exec on social protection

DSWD distributes SLP-cash aid to sari-sari store owners in Bukidnon

In its continuing efforts to assist small and micro rice retailers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) starts distributing the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)-cash aid to sari-sari stores in Bukidnon. The DSWD Field Office Northern Mindanao (Field Office 10) on Tuesday (September 26) conducted the SLP payout to some 285 sari-sari store owners continue reading : DSWD distributes SLP-cash aid to sari-sari store owners in Bukidnon

DSWD chief wants immediate digitalization of social protection programs

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian highlighted the importance of digitalization of social protection programs during the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) high-level panel discussion for the Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week (APSP) on Tuesday (September 26). “Digitalization is something that the President wants. It is something that the time is calling for, continue reading : DSWD chief wants immediate digitalization of social protection programs

DSWD Chief joins Asian Development Bank high-level discussion

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday (September 26) shared his insights on social protection and the changing socio-economic landscape during the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) high-level panel discussion for the Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week (APSP). Other panelists who joined Sec. Gatchalian during the session were Mr. Yusuf Khan, Secretary continue reading : DSWD Chief joins Asian Development Bank high-level discussion