Some 57 evacuation centers, 55 in Region III and one each in CAR and Region II,  remain open providing temporary shelter to 2,641 families affected by “Labuyo.” Relief distribution  continues for displaced families, including those who chose to stay with their friends and relatives. As of August 14, 2013, a total of P3,709,266.39 worth of relief assistance from continue reading : 57 evacuation centers still open for “Labuyo” victims

Initiatives to make the polling places accessible for voters with disabilities and senior citizens did not get remarkable impact in the last May 2013 elections, according to the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The NCDA added that many voters with disabilities were still disenfranchised continue reading : Persons with Disabilities Call for 2016 Disability Inclusive Election

DSWD prepositions P160M emergency relief for ‘Labuyo’ victims The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepositioned P160.35 million in emergency relief resources for families affected by typhoon ‘Labuyo.’ According to DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman, the prepositioned emergency relief goods consist of P27.45 M standby funds; 51,567 family food packs worth P12.84 M, and continue reading : DSWD prepositions P160M emergency relief for 'Labuyo' victims

The Philippines, through the Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), will host the 12th Global Consultation on Child Welfare Services from August 14 to 16, 2013 at the Manila Hotel. The international event will focus on the theme “Post Adoption Services: The Way Forward.” Post continue reading : PH hosts Global Consultation on Child Welfare Services

by Ronald U. Mendoza (A repost article from rappler.com) At a recent forum on the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (or 4Ps) held at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, experts from different government agencies and academic institutions discussed the rationale and the feasibility of extending and expanding the program. Under the management of Department of continue reading : Why we should support the 4Ps

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano Soliman directed all DSWD regional offices along the path of typhoon Labuyo to be ready to assist local government units in relief distribution and management of evacuation centers in typhoon-affected areas. Secretary Soliman said that the DSWD has pre-positioned relief emergency resources to all affected regions amounting to continue reading : DSWD braces for “Labuyo”

  Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez,  and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Gloria Steele signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of livelihood opportunities for Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries. Guests from the public and private sectors witnessed the formalization of the partnership for the implementation of continue reading : DSWD, DOT, USAID ink agreement to create livelihood for Pantawid Pamilya families

ENROLLING resettled Metro Manila estero residents to the government’s conditional cash transfer program has been broached by Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto as an option to stop them from returning to their old dangerous dwellings such as waterways. Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman welcomed Recto’s proposal on Tuesday, saying some informal settlers who will continue reading : DSWD backs mandatory enrolment of relocated settlers

86 informal settler families (ISFs) residing  along the San Juan River in Barangay Salapan, San Juan City voluntarily moved to their brand new homes in Barangay Muzon, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan on Monday. Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman, Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, and Housing Authority General Manager Chito Cruz were among continue reading : New home, new community, new life

Recognizing the important role of Civil Society Organizations in ensuring a transparent and more effective implementation of its programs and services, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)continues to  strengthen its partnership with civil society organizations (CSOs). The DSWD organized a three-day Visayas Cluster Consultation with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Cebu City to discuss the continue reading : DSWD strengthens ties with civil society organizations