Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo leads the oath-taking of the 38 newly appointed officials of the Department on Tuesday, August 2.

Secretary Tulfo leads oath-taking of new DSWD officials

“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

Photo 1: On behalf of the Philippine government, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez (2nd from right) and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Jesus Domingo (right) receive the donations of the Japanese government through Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines KOSHIKAWA Kazuhiko (2nd from left), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) headed by their Chief Representative in the Philippines SAKAMOTO Takema (left) on Tuesday, August 2 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) cargo area. Photo 2: DSWD Assistant Secretary Lopez, assisted by Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President Lugene Ang, inspects the sacks of rice donated by the Chinese government and the PCCI at the DSWD-National Resource Operations Center (NROC).

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

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo (middle) spearheads the launching of the initial result of the third nationwide Listahanan assessment. Also joining the Secretary are (from left to right): Undersecretary Adonis Sulit; Undersecretary Jerico Javier; Director Andrew Ambubuyog; and, Director Justin Batocabe.

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 Secretary Erwin Tulfo delivers the anti-poverty plans of the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cluster during the Post-SONA Economic Briefing 2022.

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 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

DSWD Personnel from Field Office III extends assistance and support to the bereaved families of the five massacre victims in Dona Remedios Trinidad in Bulacan on July 29.

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