The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was among the awardees of the UNTV’s Public Service Award for the social protection agency’s “unwavering commitment, dedication, and exemplary service to underprivileged communities.” DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao accepted a plaque of recognition on behalf of the Department during the broadcast station’s 20th Anniversary celebration held on Tuesday (November 12) in Quezon City. Asst. Secretary Dumlao, who was also a resource speaker at the UNTV’s Public Service Forum, discussed the various programs and services the DSWD is implementing in her PowerPoint presentation. The DSWD spokesperson stressed the need for a whole-of-nation […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (November 13) ordered the prepositioning of more family food packs (FFPs) in Northern Luzon as Tropical Storm Ofel continues to threaten the area. Secretary Gatchalian noted that the current track of ST Ofel as well as the simmering Pepito were similar to the track of Severe Tropical Storm Nika which caused damage to the provinces of Aurora in Region 3 (Central Luzon) and Isabela and Cagayan in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley). “We can see that the paths of Ofel and Pepito are going Northwards again. So we have […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has cited the local government unit (LGU) of Eastern Samar, headed by Governor Ben Evardone, for the LGU’s active involvement in the successful implementation of the agency’s programs throughout the province. During his speech at the 59th Founding Anniversary of Eastern Samar last November 9, DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) Alan Tanjusay  said the strong collaboration between the Department and Eastern Samar province has facilitated the delivery of programs to those in need. “We are grateful for the unwavering support from the Provincial Government in ensuring that the […]

Approximately 17,000 mall employees are expected to receive financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). On Tuesday (November 12), personnel of the DSWD Field Office-National Capital Region (NCR) distributed Php5,000 cash aid to each of the beneficiaries under the AKAP program at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia (MOA). The beneficiaries are security guards, salespersons, and housekeepers working in MOA. Tenant employees will also receive cash assistance from the DSWD. House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez supervised the AKAP payout along […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the traditional Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the DSWD Central Office compound in Quezon City on Monday (November 11). The event marks the start of the agency’s celebration for this year’s Christmas season. During the ceremony, the DSWD chief said the lighting event, although held slightly earlier than usual, was the ‘perfect time’ to reflect on the year and reaffirm the commitment to continue providing dedicated service to the Filipinos. “We couldn’t have picked a better timing. Itong Christmas tree lighting ngayon kasi, it’s been a month of super […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is always ready to provide family food packs (FFPs) and non-food relief items to concerned local government units (LGUs) which were severely affected by the series of typhoons that hit the country recently. DSWD Secretary Gatchalian said on Tuesday (November 12) the agency’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) has been in a state of readiness even before the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the first in a series of four storms that severely affected the Bicol Region, CALABARZON, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region and the Ilocos Region. “The DSWD has always […]

Over 53,000 low-income and minimum-wage earners employed at the four major malls in Metro Manila received cash assistance through the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-National Capital Region (NCR). The DSWD-NCR distributed the AKAP financial aid at the SM Mall of Asia, SM North, SM Megamall, and SM Fairview on Tuesday (November 12). “Through our AKAP, we are providing a safety net to low-income to minimum wage earners that are severely affected by inflation, as well as the consecutive weather disturbances we experienced in the past weeks,” […]