In line with its thrust to ensure transparency in transactions and public purchases, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently conducted an executive briefing to orient the Agency’s top managers and key personnel on Republic Act (RA) No. 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). This continue reading : DSWD emphasizes transparency, accountability in government procurement
DSWD joins Kadiwa ng Pasko
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined the opening of the Kadiwa ng Pasko on Saturday, November 5, at the RASAC Covered Court, Barangay 334 in Manila. Kadiwa ng Pasko, which was organized by the Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Office of the President, DSWD, National Labor Relations Commission, Department of continue reading : DSWD joins Kadiwa ng Pasko
DSWD ensures smooth distribution of assistance for ‘Paeng’ victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that it is distributing cash aid to residents affected by Severe Tropical Storm ‘Paeng’ in the easiest and quickest way possible, following the existing auditing rules and regulations. In implementing the provision of financial assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS), continue reading : DSWD ensures smooth distribution of assistance for ‘Paeng’ victims
DSWD Officials observe normalization program of Decommissioned Combatants in Sultan Kudarat
Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted site visitation on the ongoing decommissioning and distribution of the Socio-Economic Program for Normalization of the Decommissioned Combatants (DCs) of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) held in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on October 24. The program is designed to assist and empower DCs continue reading : DSWD Officials observe normalization program of Decommissioned Combatants in Sultan Kudarat
PBBM, DSWD Secretary Tulfo distribute cash, relief aid to ‘Paeng-hit’ families in BARMM
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo spearheaded the distribution of cash assistance and relief supplies to the families and individuals affected by the recent Severe Tropical Storm ‘Paeng’ in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. continue reading : PBBM, DSWD Secretary Tulfo distribute cash, relief aid to ‘Paeng-hit’ families in BARMM
DSWD supports information system registry for children at risk and children in conflict with the law
In line with the government’s efforts to improve the handling of cases of minor offenders, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), an attached agency of the Department, for the launching of the National Juvenile Justice and Welfare Management Information System (JJMIS) on Friday, October 28 continue reading : DSWD supports information system registry for children at risk and children in conflict with the law
Filipino Bayanihan spirit lives on amid disasters
The Bayanihan spirit remains alive in the hearts of Filipinos even in times of disasters. When Severe Tropical Storm Paeng battered the country, a number of citizens in Metro Manila heeded the call of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for volunteers to repack relief goods for distribution to those affected by the continue reading : Filipino Bayanihan spirit lives on amid disasters
DSWD hands over Php44.45M worth of assistance to municipalities of Batangas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) handed over a total of Php 44.45 million worth of assistance to the beneficiaries of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) and to the municipalities overseeing the implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) and the distribution of the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens in Batangas. During continue reading : DSWD hands over Php44.45M worth of assistance to municipalities of Batangas
DSWD, partners call for stronger mental health initiatives in 30th National Children’s Month Celebration
To strengthen the advocacy for the mental health and well-being of children, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), National Youth Commission (NYC), and other partners will lead the 30th National Children’s Month (NCM) Celebration this November. Under Republic Act 10661, the month of November is declared continue reading : DSWD, partners call for stronger mental health initiatives in 30th National Children’s Month Celebration
DSWD Chief joins PBBM visit to ‘Paeng’-hit areas; distributes aid for victims
DSWD Chief joins PBBM visit to ‘Paeng’-hit areas; distributes aid for victims President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo, led the distribution of assistance to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm ‘Paeng’ in his visit to Noveleta, Cavite on Monday, October 31, 2022. The continue reading : DSWD Chief joins PBBM visit to ‘Paeng’-hit areas; distributes aid for victims