“Iisa lang ang mission natin, and that is to help.” Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo left a moving and challenging note to the newly appointed officials of the Department as they were sworn into office on August 2. Secretary Tulfo spearheaded the oath-taking of the 38 new officials who continue reading : Secretary Tulfo leads oath-taking of new DSWD officials
DSWD thanks international partners anew for new batch of donations for quake-hit victims
The spirit of international solidarity continues to prevail as another batch of donations was received by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from its international partner organizations. During a simple turnover ceremony on Tuesday, August 2, DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez received 100 camping tents, 500 sleeping pads, 100 rolls of plastic sheets, continue reading : DSWD thanks international partners anew for new batch of donations for quake-hit victims
DSWD pledges to maximize Listahanan 3 result for identification of qualified 4Ps beneficiaries
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that it will maximize the result of the third nationwide household assessment (Listahanan 3) or the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) during its soft launch on August 1, 2022. According to DSWD Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo, the data from Listahanan 3 continue reading : DSWD pledges to maximize Listahanan 3 result for identification of qualified 4Ps beneficiaries
DSWD drafts guidelines to strengthen regulatory policies on social welfare services
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Standards Bureau, recently conducted a four-day consultation workshop to gather comments and recommendations on the draft guidelines on the registration of Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs), and on public solicitation. The consolidated comments and recommendations will be used to finalize the two proposed bills continue reading : DSWD drafts guidelines to strengthen regulatory policies on social welfare services
DSWD Chief outlines HDPRC anti-poverty efforts during post-SONA economic briefing
“The DSWD has a solution and a program for every situation or need of poor Filipinos.” This was the core message of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo when asked about the agency’s efforts to help poor Filipinos cope with the rising cost of fuel and other commodities during the continue reading : DSWD Chief outlines HDPRC anti-poverty efforts during post-SONA economic briefing
DSWD receives donated ambulance units, wheelchairs
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo expresses his gratitude to the Pitmaster Foundation, represented by Executive Director Atty. Caroline Cruz, as he receives the foundation’s donation of two ambulance units and 144 wheelchairs on Monday, August 1, at the DSWD Central Office. During the turnover, the Secretary affirmed that the continue reading : DSWD receives donated ambulance units, wheelchairs
DSWD thanks donors for aid to quake victims
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo thanked the different agencies and organizations that donated cash, goods, and other relief items for the victims of the recent magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck some parts of Luzon. On July 31, the Office of the President donated a total of 76 units of continue reading : DSWD thanks donors for aid to quake victims
DSWD mourns with nation on the passing of former President Ramos
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its condolences to the family of former President Fidel V. Ramos, who passed away yesterday, July 31. During the DSWD flag ceremony on Monday, August 1, Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo in his message requested all officials and staff, “Let us pause for a moment in silence to continue reading : DSWD mourns with nation on the passing of former President Ramos
Bereaved families of 5 massacre victims in Bulacan receive cash aid from DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended assistance to the bereaved families of the five victims of the massacre incident in a 17-hectare grassland in the town of Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT) in Bulacan on July 25. Three of the victims’ families are members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. The staff continue reading : Bereaved families of 5 massacre victims in Bulacan receive cash aid from DSWD
DSWD launches Listahanan 3 result
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will launch the final result of the Listahanan 3 or the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) on Monday, August 1 at the DSWD Central Office. Listahanan is an information management system that establishes a database of poor households that will serve as basis in identifying continue reading : DSWD launches Listahanan 3 result