DSWD opens applications for government internship program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now accepting applicants for the Government Internship Program (GIP) starting May 8 to 10,  DSWD Asst. Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group Irene Dumlao said on Thursday (May 2). “As an integral part of the Kabataan 2000 program initiated by the Philippine government, GIP offers young continue reading : DSWD opens applications for government internship program

Palace order for intensified anti-hunger efforts timely amid SWS 1st quarter stats on rising involuntary hunger – DSWD spox

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), being chair of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger (IATF-ZH), on Wednesday (May 1) vowed to continue working with concerned partners and other government agencies in addressing hunger in the country, following the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) report that hunger ratings nationwide have risen in continue reading : Palace order for intensified anti-hunger efforts timely amid SWS 1st quarter stats on rising involuntary hunger – DSWD spox

DSWD observes Labor Day with firm commitment to combat child labor

As the nation celebrates Labor Day on Wednesday (May 1), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to protecting the welfare and well-being of the country’s labor force including child laborers. “Labor Day not only signifies the contributions of workers but also underscores our collective responsibility to safeguard the continue reading : DSWD observes Labor Day with firm commitment to combat child labor

DSWD, development partners join hands to curb child marriage

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is working with the members of the newly created Committee on Child Early and Forced Marriage and Unions (CEFMU) under the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) for a unified campaign to prevent early marriage and unions as well as changing the norms that perpetuate the continue reading : DSWD, development partners join hands to curb child marriage

DSWD welcomes Palace order to support anti-hunger, poverty programs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed Malacañang’s issuance of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 47 directing all government agencies and instrumentalities to support the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program. “As chair of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger, the DSWD expresses its gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr continue reading : DSWD welcomes Palace order to support anti-hunger, poverty programs

DSWD chief cites role of social protection in fighting poverty, achieving peace

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian underscored the significant role of social protection in addressing the root causes of poverty, which ultimately results in the achievement of sustainable and lasting peace during his visit to the 7th Infantry Division (7ID) headquarters in Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on Monday (April continue reading : DSWD chief cites role of social protection in fighting poverty, achieving peace

DSWD chief hands over livelihood grants to ex-rebels

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian personally hands over Livelihood Settlement Grants (LSG) to former rebels on Monday (April 29) at Bulwagang Bandong 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division Headquarters in Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. Secretary Gatchalian met with the officials of the Kaugnay troops to discuss concerns and issues along continue reading : DSWD chief hands over livelihood grants to ex-rebels

DSWD chief, Army 7th ID officials discuss dev’t, security concerns for Central Luzon

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and officials of the Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division discuss the regional development and security concerns for Central Luzon during an executive conference held on Monday (April 29) at the Silid Heneral Llanera, 7ID Headquarters in Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. As the continue reading : DSWD chief, Army 7th ID officials discuss dev’t, security concerns for Central Luzon

DSWD chief gets arrival honors from Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian is welcomed by the Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division (7ID) on Monday (April 29) through a company arrival ceremony at the 7ID Headquarters in Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. Col. Rodrigo Mariñas, MNSA (INF) of the Office of Division Inspector General led the continue reading : DSWD chief gets arrival honors from Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry Division

DSWD holds KALAHI-CIDSS Summit

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), conducted the 2024 National Summit with the theme, “TINDIG: Standing up for KALAHI-CIDSS and championing our communities” to over 1,000 members of the Regional Program Management Offices (RPMOs) and Area Coordinating Teams (ACTs) in continue reading : DSWD holds KALAHI-CIDSS Summit