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April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

DSWD execs apprise media on agency’s latest efforts for Mt. Kanlaon evacuees, seniors, vulnerable groups

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) responds to questions from reporters on the agency’s readiness to assist the more than 12,000 families affected by Mt. Kanlaon’s eruption during the Thursday Media Forum on April 10. Director Edmon Monteverde of the DSWD’s Protective Services Bureau (PSB) shares the latest updates on the pay-out of stipends on the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens and other programs and services for the vulnerable sectors. The Thursday Media Forum, which is held weekly, is hosted by Special Assistant to the Secretary […]
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April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

DSWD’s management committee members convene for 7th regular meeting

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Baldr Bringas of the Innovations and Program Development Group (IPDG), who is also the current chairperson of the agency’s management committee (MANCOM), presides over the body’s 7th regular meeting for 2025 on Tuesday (April 8) at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. The meeting focused on the review of proposed amendments to the existing and new guidelines for the agency’s key programs and services. The DSWD MANCOM, composed of the assistant secretaries and directors, serves as an independent body representing middle management of the agency which also undertakes the complete […]
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April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

Report public solicitations sans permits – DSWD exec

Organizations conducting public solicitations should have corresponding permits from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) which are processed and issued through the agency’s Harmonized Electronic License and Permit System (HELPS) to ensure legitimacy of the activities, a senior official said on Tuesday (April 8). Director Megan Therese Manahan of the agency’s Standard Bureau (SB) appealed to the public to report charitable institutions or groups that they know of which are conducting solicitation activities without the appropriate DSWD permits as these are illegal. “Kung may mga NGO po kayong nakikita or mga solication activities na nakikita, pakireport na lang […]
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April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

DSWD calls for volunteers to help produce food packs for Mt. Kanlaon evacuees

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is calling for volunteers to join in the production of family food packs (FFPs) for the relief efforts for families affected by the latest eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Tuesday (April 8). Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said on Wednesday (April 9) that more manpower is needed at the National Resource Operations Center (NROC), the agency’s main disaster response hub located at Chapel Road in Barangay 195, Pasay City. “We are calling on our kababayans in the National Capital Region (NCR) and nearby areas to […]
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April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

DSWD enjoins communities to strengthen protection measures for elderly

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has appealed for stronger community structures to protect the elderly following the recent incident in Antipolo, Rizal where an elderly person with disability was mocked by four men as shown in a video that went viral on March 31. “Let this incident be a reminder to all that our senior citizens have rights that are protected by the State. Hindi pwede yung bibiru-biruin at parang pinaglalaruan sila porke hindi na sila malakas physically para umangal,” DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said on Wednesday (April 9). The DSWD spokesperson also enjoined local […]
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April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

DSWD’s Kaagapay Donations Portal speeds up help for Mt. Kanlaon evacuees – DSWD exec

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kaagapay Donations Portal is a convenient and transparent way of sending donations especially in times of disasters, a senior agency official said on Tuesday (April 8). “This is very timely dahil sa pagputok ng Mt. Kanlaon, ano ang kayang gawin ng ating mga kababayan dito sa Pilipinas or iyong mga nasa ibang bansa o kahit di natin kababayan kung gusto nilang tumulong sa mga nangangailangan. Ngayon sa pagputok ng Mt. Kanlaon, maaari silang magpunta sa Kaagapay portal,” Assistant Secretary Marie Rafael of the DSWD’s Partnerships Building and Resource Mobilization Office (PBRMO) told […]
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April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

DSWD’s attached agencies present budget, plans for 2026

Executives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) attached and supervised agencies present on Tuesday (April 8) their planned activities and budget proposals for fiscal year 2026 to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian. Present at the meeting were Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) Executive Director Undersecretary Angelo Tapales; National Authority for Child Care (NACC) Assistant Secretary for Administration and Finance Erickson Luz; Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) Executive Director Tricia Clare Oco; National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Executive Director Glenda Relova;Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) Commissioner Emmanuel Gison, Jr; and, National Anti-Poverty Commission […]
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April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

DSWD to provide psychosocial, cash aid to families of Pinoys affected by Myanmar earthquake

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be providing psychosocial and financial support for the families of migrant Filipinos who were affected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar last March 28. In line with the directive of DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the agency has committed to provide the assistance during a meeting with various national government agencies on Monday (April 7). Director Maria Isabel Lanada of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB), who attended the inter-agency meeting, said the Department will deploy psychological first aid (PFA) providers to help alleviate the emotional and mental distress […]
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April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

DSWD files criminal case vs Cebu City-based foundation for illegal solicitation; calls on public to check first with agency portal before donating to SWDAs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has filed a criminal case against Cebu-based Simplyshare Foundation Inc. for the unauthorized solicitation of cash and relief goods which is in violation of Presidential Decree 1564 or the Solicitation Permit Law. The DSWD’s Field Office 7 – Central Visayas filed the complaint on Tuesday (April 8) before the Cebu City Prosecutor’s Office against Pamela S. Baricuarto and Elisse Nicole B. Catalan in their capacity as Founder and Executive Director, respectively of SimplyShare Foundation Inc. “As of now, the Office of the City Prosecutor is currently evaluating the Complaint-Affidavit with all its […]
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