827 centenarians get P100,000 cash gift from DSWD

In honor of their contributions to nation building, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide the centenarians with the P100,000 incentive as mandated by Republic Act 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016. As of May 2021, the Department has served 827 centenarians out of 1,319 target beneficiaries for the current continue reading : 827 centenarians get P100,000 cash gift from DSWD

DSWD’s WiSUPPORT: Easing a troubled mind amid pandemic

As the lead agency in social protection, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is also helping address the mental health needs of the vulnerable sectors amid the pandemic through its “Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Individuals and Families Affected by COVID-19 and other Crisis Situations” (WiSUPPORT). Launched on April 30, the continue reading : DSWD’s WiSUPPORT: Easing a troubled mind amid pandemic

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) lowered its flag to half-mast for the passing of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on June 24.

DSWD mourns passing of former president Noynoy Aquino

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is one with the nation in mourning the passing of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Former President Aquino was a diligent and dedicated public servant. His passion to serve the public was unparalleled. This was seen through his “Daang Matuwid” leadership which ensured that government reforms continue reading : DSWD mourns passing of former president Noynoy Aquino

The wharf (right photo) and pathway (left photo) which were constructed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) KALAHI-CIDSS and Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) now serve as barriers to minimize coastal erosion in Barangay San Roque, Pilar, Surigao del Norte.

DSWD continues to implement programs to mitigate impacts of climate change

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to implement programs to strengthen community resilience to reduce the damages brought by natural disturbances and calamities due to climate change. In Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, one of the coastal communities that was vulnerable to the rising sea level caused by global warming is Barangay continue reading : DSWD continues to implement programs to mitigate impacts of climate change

DSWD, partner NGAs launch AHON Convergence Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined other national government agencies in the launching of the Aid and Humanitarian Operations Nationwide (AHON) Convergence Program in San Benito, Surigao del Norte (Siargao) on June 9. Implemented under Executive Order No. 137, the AHON Program aims to institutionalize a platform for an enhanced and unified continue reading : DSWD, partner NGAs launch AHON Convergence Program

DSWD continues social pension payout for seniors, halfway to its target

Amid granular lockdown in some areas, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to distribute the stipend of indigent senior citizen-beneficiaries of the Social Pension Program across the country. Through the DSWD Field Offices’ (FOs) Special Disbursing Officers, pay-out activities in the different regions for the 3.8 million target beneficiaries for 2021 are continue reading : DSWD continues social pension payout for seniors, halfway to its target

DSWD continues to assist relocating families under the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to assist eligible returning families in their home provinces under the Philippine government’s Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa (BP2) Program. On June 3 and 4, the BP2 program sent off 13 eligible families on their way back to Leyte as part of its latest batch of beneficiaries, continue reading : DSWD continues to assist relocating families under the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa program

DSWD personnel get their first dose of anti-Covid 19 vaccine during a ceremonial vaccination on June 16 at the East Avenue Medical Center.

DSWD’s ceremonial vaccination: One step towards protecting its personnel from COVID-19

As part of the initiative to protect its personnel from COVID-19, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started the first leg of vaccination for its frontliners on June 16 at the East Avenue Medical Center. Through the partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), the DSWD was able to vaccinate 100 employees from the continue reading : DSWD’s ceremonial vaccination: One step towards protecting its personnel from COVID-19

From left to right: Allan Peligrino; 4Ps National Program Manager and Director Gemma Gabuya; Assistant Secretary for Specialized Programs and 4Ps Deputy Project Director, Assistant Secretary Rhea Peñaflor; and Chok Reyes are all smiles after a successful celebration of the second year of enactment the of 4Ps Act

4Ps Act 2nd year commemoration culminates with recognition of beneficiaries, partners

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) weeklong celebration for the second year anniversary of the 4Ps Act or Republic Act  No. 11310, concluded with the recognition of its exceptional beneficiaries and model implementers on June 11. With the theme, ‘SaMa Sama tungo Sa Matatag at Sa Matagumpay na Pamilyang Pilipino!’ the culminating activity served as continue reading : 4Ps Act 2nd year commemoration culminates with recognition of beneficiaries, partners