In its continued effort to reach out to the different Indigenous Peoples (IP) groups in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with different non-government organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs), participated in the 10th Mangyan Day, an annual gathering of leaders and members of the organization of the seven continue reading : DSWD supports Mangyans’ campaign to protect ancestral domain, cultural independence
DSWD signs agreement with Lumad for access to social services
In a milestone development for the Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) sector, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the PASAKA Confederation of Lumad Organizations represented by Chairperson Kerlan D. Fanagel for the provision of social services to the Lumad community in Mindanao. Under the continue reading : DSWD signs agreement with Lumad for access to social services
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo bares programs, services lined up for Lumads in Mindanao
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary (DSWD) Judy M. Taguiwalo yesterday announced the programs and services that the Department is planning to implement to further help the Lumads or the Indigenous Peoples of Mindanao. “During our dialogues with your leaders, we were able to learn that the Department’s guidelines cannot effectively and swiftly address continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo bares programs, services lined up for Lumads in Mindanao
Statement of DSWD Sec. Judy Taguiwalo on Lumad camp-out in front of DSWD Central Office
Some 70 Lumad led by the people’s organization PASAKA from the Southern Mindanao Region (SMR) have set up camp in front of the main gate of the DSWD Central Office in protest of what they point out to be the slow delivery of much needed assistance to their communities. The PASAKA together with other Lumad continue reading : Statement of DSWD Sec. Judy Taguiwalo on Lumad camp-out in front of DSWD Central Office
Sec. Taguiwalo calls for meaningful economic programs, services for street families
To cap off the two-day consultation workshop on the enhancement of programs and services for children families and indigenous peoples (IPs) at-risk on the streets, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo (fourth from left) showcased the priority areas that the national and local government, non-government organizations (NGOs) and civil society continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo calls for meaningful economic programs, services for street families
DSWD consults LGUs, CSOs, academe on strategies to address needs of street dwellers
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo is leading the conduct of a consultation workshop for the enhancement of the agency’s programs and services for children, families, and indigenous people (IPs) at-risk on the streets at the Asian Institute of Management Conference Center in Makati City. The consultation dialogue began yesterday and continue reading : DSWD consults LGUs, CSOs, academe on strategies to address needs of street dwellers
DSWD provides relief assistance to IP communities in Talaingod
The Department of Social Welfare (DSWD) continues to give support to communities of indigenous peoples in the country by meeting their requests for food assistance. Last November 30, DSWD Region XI delivered 2,091 family food packs (FFPs) worth P696,303 to internally displaced persons (IDP) belonging to Manobo tribe families from Brgy. Sto. Nino, Talaingod, Davao continue reading : DSWD provides relief assistance to IP communities in Talaingod
DSWD holds dialogue with IP groups; assures continued support to improve plight of minorities
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M.Taguiwalo led the consultation dialogue with leaders of various Indigenous People’s groups, such as the Lumads, Aetas, Cordillera People’s Alliance, and Kasalo Caraga, among others, held yesterday at the University of the Philippines, during the Lakbayan 2016 ng Pambansang Minorya Para sa Sariling Pagpapasya at Makatarungang continue reading : DSWD holds dialogue with IP groups; assures continued support to improve plight of minorities
DSWD holds dialogue with delegates of 3,500-strong Lakbayan 2016; Sec. Taguiwalo aims to get feedback from IPs regarding government services and projects
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo reaffirmed her support to the country’s national minority groups and defenders of Indigenous Peoples’ (IPs) rights as they secure the collective rights of Lumad, Moros, and other indigenous peoples. “For hundreds of years, our indigenous peoples struggled to safeguard and foster their ancestral lands continue reading : DSWD holds dialogue with delegates of 3,500-strong Lakbayan 2016; Sec. Taguiwalo aims to get feedback from IPs regarding government services and projects
In solidarity with internally displaced Moros, indigenous people camped in UP, DSWD expresses support and provides food packs to Lakbayan 2016
October 14, 2016 – Employees of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) visited the People’s Camp located at the University of the Philippines in Diliman to provide food packs to the Moros and Indigenous People currently staying at the school grounds where the Lakbayan ng Pambansang Minorya para sa Sariling Pagpapasya at Makatarungang continue reading : In solidarity with internally displaced Moros, indigenous people camped in UP, DSWD expresses support and provides food packs to Lakbayan 2016
