DSWD Secretary meets LMP head to improve implementation of KALAHI-CIDSS

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian (3rd from left), together with other DSWD officials, met with League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) National President and La Paz, Abra Mayor Joseph Sto. Niño ‘JB’ Bernos (3rd from right) at the DSWD Central Office on Tuesday (June 6). Sec . Gatchalian and continue reading : DSWD Secretary meets LMP head to improve implementation of KALAHI-CIDSS

Workers and volunteers in Barangay Butbut, Tinglayan, Kalinga form a human chain in order to finish their slope protection project, which was funded through the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Butbut Tribe’s strong ‘bayanihan’ propels timely completion of DSWD project

The municipality of Tinglayan in Kalinga province entered into an agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) for the implementation of the Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services National Community Driven Development Program-Additional Financing (KALAHI-CIDSS NCDDP-AF). KALAHI-CIDSS NCDDP-AF is a continue reading : Butbut Tribe’s strong ‘bayanihan’ propels timely completion of DSWD project

DSWD Field Offices in Southern Tagalog, Bicol prepare for Taal, Mayon volcanic unrest

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday directed the Field Offices in the Southern Tagalog and Bicol regions to prepare for the ongoing volcanic activities affecting Taal in Batangas and Mayon in Albay province. “The concerned regional field offices have been directed to stockpile on their Family Food Packs and continue reading : DSWD Field Offices in Southern Tagalog, Bicol prepare for Taal, Mayon volcanic unrest

DSWD signs MOA with service providers to help AICS clients with medical, hospital bills

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed a formal agreement with different service providers on Saturday, (June 3), to help individuals in crisis situation with their medical, hospital and funeral bills. During the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA ) at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City, Secretary Rex Gatchalian continue reading : DSWD signs MOA with service providers to help AICS clients with medical, hospital bills

DSWD signs deal with medical, funeral service providers for efficient delivery of aid to AICS clients

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian signs a formal agreement on Saturday (June 3), with 25 service providers, ensuring that the guarantee letters (GLs) from the DSWD will be recognized and accepted by hospitals and funeral homes. Under the signed Memorandum of Agreement, clients who secured a GL through the DSWD’s continue reading : DSWD signs deal with medical, funeral service providers for efficient delivery of aid to AICS clients

DSWD, Catanduanes LGU inaugurate new warehouse, satellite office to serve as central hub for relief goods

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through Field Office (FO) V, spearheaded the inauguration of a new building in Virac, Catanduanes on Friday (June 2), which was built by the provincial government under the leadership of Governor Joseph Cua. DSWD-FO V Director Norman Laurio and Governor Cua signed the Memorandum of Agreement (DSWD) continue reading : DSWD, Catanduanes LGU inaugurate new warehouse, satellite office to serve as central hub for relief goods

A social worker from DSWD Field Office MIMAROPA hands over the cash assistance to a beneficiary during the payout activity of the Emergency Cash Transfer for Oil Spill victims in Roxas town in Oriental Mindoro on Thursday (June 1).

DSWD begins rollout of P127-M cash aid for 14,291 oil-spill affected Mindoro fisherfolks

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office MIMAROPA, has started on Thursday, June 1, the cash assistance distribution for the full recovery of formal and informal fisherfolks, who were heavily affected by the Mindoro oil spill. As part of its response and early recovery intervention, the DSWD kicked off the continue reading : DSWD begins rollout of P127-M cash aid for 14,291 oil-spill affected Mindoro fisherfolks

DSWD Chief leads preparatory meeting of PMNP Implementation Support Mission

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian leads the discussion for the 3rd Implementation Support Mission (ISM) of the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) at the DSWD Central Office on Friday (June 2). The 3rd ISM will be conducted in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and the World Bank in continue reading : DSWD Chief leads preparatory meeting of PMNP Implementation Support Mission

DSWD distributes Emergency Cash Transfer to oil spill-affected fisherfolks

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office MIMAROPA, kicked off on Thursday, June 1, another rollout of the provision of cash assistance to formal and informal fisherfolks affected by the Mindoro Oil spill. During the first day of the cash payout, some 246 fisherfolks with motorized boats from Roxas, Oriental continue reading : DSWD distributes Emergency Cash Transfer to oil spill-affected fisherfolks

Now a licensed teacher, Raffy Borreros wears a smile after graduating cum laude at the Capiz State University Dayao - Satellite College

Out-of-school youth rises to become a licensed teacher through 4Ps

Having an abundant life while living with his whole family was Raffy Borreros’ dream as he grew up in the province of Capiz. Raffy came from a poor household with six members. At an early age, he experienced struggles and challenges while helping his family. After his parents got separated, Raffy and his three siblings continue reading : Out-of-school youth rises to become a licensed teacher through 4Ps