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Published by admin-dswd on March 13, 2023

DSWD centers and facilities: Enabling persons with disabilities towards self-sufficiency

As part of its mandate to protect and promote the welfare of all Filipinos, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to empower persons with disabilities by enabling them to become more productive members of society through its Centers and Residential Care Facilities around the country. Left photo: DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (in red shirt) with the personnel of the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center during his first visit to Centers and Residential Care Facilities of the Department.Right photo: Analyn Luyao, one of the persons with disabilities employed at the Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop through its sheltered employment program. Among […]

Published by admin-dswd on February 12, 2024

370 persons with disabilities, garbage collectors in crisis get aid from DSWD

Some 370 individuals who are in crisis situation were given outright cash aid by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Assistance to Individuals and Crisis Situation (AICS) Program last Friday (February 9). DSWD Asst Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez, who is also the agency spokesperson, said the payout at the DSWD Central Office underscored the commitment of the Department to serve the vulnerable sector, even during non-working days. “Well, kasama po sa ating mandate sa DSWD regardless kung anong araw, panahon, kalamidad, holiday man yan. Basta may nangangailangan tayong kababayan, we will be here, and […]

Published by Liezel Braga on September 6, 2024

DSWD Chief meets POSF, NCDA heads for persons with disabilities’ athletic opportunities

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with Philippine Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) Chairperson Alberto Agra and National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Executive Director Glenda Relova on Friday (September 6) to discuss the program and services for the Persons with Disabilities sector in the field of sports. The meeting focused on how the government agencies and the sports federation can coordinate to open up more opportunities for athletes with disabilities and ramp up the existing programs and initiatives aimed at empowering the sector in the area of sports. Also present during the meeting were Undersecretary […]

Published by admin-dswd on February 21, 2025

Turnover of 20 electric vehicles by DSWD’s SLP, to benefit 2,300 persons with disabilities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) will lead on Friday (February 21) a ceremonial turnover of 20 electric vehicles which will benefit some 2,300 persons with disabilities. DSWD spokesperson Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao said the agency recognizes the needs of persons with disabilities for special assistance to access livelihood opportunities resulting in the implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Electric Transportation Services (PWD-ETS). “Noong 2023 ay inilunsad natin ang PWD-ETS sa ilalim ng SLP base sa direktiba ng ating Kalihim Rex Gatchalian. This is part of the Department’s commitment to implement inclusive programs and […]

Published by admin-dswd on February 22, 2025

DSWD showcases functionality of electronic vehicles for persons with disabilities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) showcases the functionality of the electric vehicles (EV) that were handed over in a symbolic ceremony to persons with disability- beneficiaries of the agency’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) on Friday (February 21) at the DSWD Central Office. The EV is PWD-friendly with accessibility features to help those with mobility issues, such as a ramp for wheelchairs. Joining the turnover ceremony were DSWD Undersecretaries Emmeline Aglipay Villar, Monina Josefina Romualdez and Fatima Aliah Dimaporo; Asst. Secretaries Florentino Loyola Jr. and Elaine Fallarcuna; Director Miramel Garcia-Laxa of the SLP National Program Management Office; Asst. […]

Published by admin-dswd on March 11, 2025

DSWD, NCDA, COMELEC sign MOA for easy access to voting of seniors, persons with disabilities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday (March 10) officially formalized its partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) during a ceremonial signing of a tripartite agreement at the Chairman\’s Hall, Palacio Del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila. The memorandum of agreement (MOA), signed by Assistant Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna of the DSWD’s International Affairs and, Attached and Supervised Agencies, representing Secretary Rex Gatchalian; COMELEC Chairperson George Erwin Garcia; and NCDA Executive Director Glenda Relova, aims to enhance the voting experience of vulnerable Filipinos, particularly the senior citizens and persons with […]

Published by admin-dswd on March 11, 2025

DSWD inks agreement with COMELEC, NCDA for better access to voting of persons with disabilities, older persons

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signs a tripartite memorandum of agreement with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Monday (March 10) at the Chairman\’s Hall, Palacio Del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila. The MOA was signed by DSWD Secretary Gatchalian, represented by Assistant Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna of the agency’s International Affairs and Attached and Supervised Agencies; COMELEC Chairperson George Erwin Garcia; and NCDA Executive Director Glenda Relova. The signing, which came in time for the mid-term elections on May 12, aims to elevate the voting experience of the vulnerable sectors, […]

Published by admin-dswd on March 21, 2025

Discounts, other privileges for Persons with Disabilities remain available while shifting to unified ID system – DSWD exec

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its attached agency the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) have assured the public that the delivery of basic services to persons with disabilities (PWD) will not be hampered while the unified identification (ID) system is in the works. Assistant Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna of the DSWD’s International Affairs, and Attached and Supervised Agencies (IAASA) said persons with disabilities can still avail of the 20 percent discount, value-added tax (VAT) exemption, and other services while transitioning from the old ID to the unified ID system. “There will be a digital ID that […]

Published by admin-dswd on March 20, 2025

DSWD exec presents updates on unified ID system for persons with disabilities

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao discusses the agency’s programs and services particularly the new guidelines of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) and the free mobile phones for Level 1 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) during the Thursday Media Forum on March 20. Asst. Secretary Dumlao provided updates on the revised AKAP guidelines, jointly prepared by the DSWD, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Director Clarissa Lara Duran of the DSWD’s Public Relations Service (PRS) presented the agency’s anti-misinformation and […]

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