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November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Real Life Stories – Hope flows through DSWD’s water system project

In a small barangay in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, around 90 households are now benefiting from a much-needed water system. This project is funded by the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The Kalahi-CIDSS is one of the Philippine government’s poverty alleviation program that trains and engages communities and their local governments to select, design, and implement development projects that address their most pressing needs. Before the introduction of the water system, the residents of Barangay Villa Rosario faced daily challenges due to unreliable […]
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November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

DSWD partners with UNDP for digital transformation

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing social welfare services in the Philippines through digital transformation, evidence-based decision-making, and analytics. The MOU signing on Friday, (November 15) was witnessed by DSWD Undersecretary for Policy and Plans Group Adonis Sulit, Policy Development and Planning Bureau (PDPB) Director Rhodora Alday, and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Edwine Carrie. (AKDL)
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November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

DSWD gets Php875M QRF replenishment; vows unhampered response for typhoon-hit families

An official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Thursday (November 14) that the agency has already received the Php875 million Quick Response Fund (QRF) replenishment from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). In the Thursday Media Forum held at the DSWD Central Office’s New Press Center, Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao said the QRF replenishment will enable the agency to sustain its disaster operations from recent, ongoing, and imminent weather disturbances. “We are very grateful for the DBM because the agency has always favorably acted upon our requests for replenishment. […]
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November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

DSWD chief thanks WFP for aid to ‘Kristine’-hit families

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian thanked the World Food Programme (WFP) for its support to the Department in providing essential relief to individuals and communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. “We are grateful to WFP for their commitment in helping our communities recover from this crisis. Their support in delivering food and cash assistance to thousands of families has been invaluable. Together, we are able to ensure that our people receive the timely help they need,”  Secretary Gatchalian said. The DSWD has collaborated with the WFP to provide essential food and financial aid to […]
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November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

DSWD’s attached agency launches 4th National Plan of Action for Children

The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), an agency under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), launched the 4th National Plan of Action for Children (NPAC) on Thursday, (November 14) in Valenzuela City. The 4th NPAC presents a strategic framework from 2023 to 2028 that progressively enhances children’s rights to survival, development, protection, and participation. “Ito po yung parang game plan ng ating pamahalaan na susundin ng national government agencies, ng mga local government agencies, at katulong na rin ng ating mga private sector-partners kung paano pangalagaan ang karapatan at kaligtasan ng mga bata,” CWC Executive Director […]
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November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

DSWD extends over Php27M in aid to families affected by Typhoons Nika, Ofel

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided over Php27 million worth of humanitarian aid to families affected by Tropical Cyclones Nika and Ofel. This assistance has reached Regions 1 (Ilocos Region), 2 (Cagayan Valley), 3 (Central Luzon), 5 (Bicol Region), and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). “As of today , this total amount covers the family food packs (FFPs) and non-food items (NFIs) that we used in our overlapping post-disaster response for Nika and our initial assistance to local government units (LGUs) along the track of Ofel,” Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao said on Friday […]
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November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

DSWD affirms strong monitoring mechanism for 4Ps beneficiaries

An official of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured that the agency has effective monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance among its beneficiaries. “Mayroon kasi tayong naka-assign na case manager in every household so sya yung bumibisita, sya yung tumitingin kung ang mga bata ay nakakapag-comply sa conditions. Sila yung tumitingin when it comes to relationship ng isang pamilya,” Director Gemma Gabuya, 4Ps national program manager, said during the 9th episode of the ‘4Ps Fastbreak’ on Wednesday (November 13). Director Gabuya said municipal links and city links could subject 4Ps […]
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November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

DSWD maximizes interventions for disaster-hit children, youth

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is actively addressing the needs of individuals affected by disasters, particularly the youth and children, due to the recent consecutive storms that hit the country. Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao said on Thursday (November 14) the DSWD distributed diapers to families with children and toddlers affected by Tropical Cyclone Nika in Dolores town in Abra province. “Aside from the family food packs, our personnel from DSWD Field Office (FO) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) also distributed diapers to some Nika-affected families from Dolores, Abra province. These were given to […]
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November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

5K typhoon-hit farmers, fisherfolk in Oriental Mindoro get gov’t aid

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assists President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr during the distribution of the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk and their Families (PAFFF) on Thursday (November 14) in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. Approximately 5,000 farmers and fisherfolk who were affected by the series of typhoons that hit the country are expected to receive cash assistance from the government. Aside from Secretary Gatchalian, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel Jr., Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez, and top local officials […]
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