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March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

DSWD’s soon to be launched AICS online system aims for one-time assessment – Sec. Gatchalian

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday (March 18) said the agency will soon launch an online system for the issuance of guarantee letters (GL) under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS), as this will do away with the repeated interview assessment by allowing clients to submit their documents digitally. “Meron kasing mga kliyente ng DSWD na hindi na ina-assess verbally kundi sa papel na lang dahil chronic naman ‘yong sakit. Ibig sabihin, may record na kami na itong taong ito ay lagi na da-dialysis, so uulitin lang natin after 3 months, so […]
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March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

4Ps members from Navotas, Malabon receive mobile phones from DSWD, partners

Some 50 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries from the Cities of Navotas and Malabon receive new mobile phone units from Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and officials of Globe Telecom, GCash operator, and G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI) during the launching of the 4Ps Mobile Phone Distribution on Tuesday(March 18) at the Navotas Sports Complex. The mobile phone distribution is part of the “e-Panalo ang Kinabukasan” financial digital initiative of the 4Ps that aims to educate, inform, and encourage beneficiaries to utilize digital applications for managing their finances, especially for the beneficiaries living in remote areas. […]
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March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

On Social Work Day, DSWD spotlights social worker’s selfless service in newly launched “Kwentong ARV’

As the nation celebrates Social Work Day on Tuesday (March 18), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), which is home to the country’s social workers, takes into center stage the story of a social worker who continues to find purpose in serving. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian has highlighted the significance of Social Work Day as an expression of appreciation to the vital role that social workers play in improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities and in promoting social justice and human rights. Such are the ideals that Mary Rochelle Fabricante has espoused ever since she became […]
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March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

DSWD chief urges 4Ps members to use GCash services through new mobile phones from Globe Telecom

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian urged Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries to fully utilize the benefits of the country’s digital financial system through their new smart phones donated by Globe Telecom; and G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), the operator of GCash. “Sa pamamagitan ng mga mobile phones, mas mabilis, ligtas, at episyenteng matatanggap ng 4Ps members ang kanilang cash grants at mas matutulungan sila sa mga transaksyong pinansyal, gaya ng paggamit ng digital banking at iba pang serbisyong maaaring makatulong sa kanilang kabuhayan,” Secretary Gatchalian said in his speech at the kick off ceremony of the […]
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March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

DSWD chief enjoins clients anew to utilize agency’s new digital permit system

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian urged the public anew on Tuesday (March 18) to fully-utilize its online permit system, particularly individuals and organizations covered by the agency’s regulatory services. “Sa mga kababayan natin, we encourage na pumunta kayo sa official webpage namin, at sa mga official social media accounts namin. Doon niyo po makikita yung mga digital systems natin, at mga dapat nating gawin para makakuha ng mga permit at ‘yung mga serbisyo ng DSWD,” Secretary Rex Gatchalian said in an interview with DZRH Operation Tulong. The DSWD chief told DZRH that it recently-launched a […]
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March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

DSWD accredits pre-marriage counselors; offers counseling courses at agency’s academy

As part of its support system for engaged couples, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ensures that pre-marriage (PM) counselors across the country are accredited and guided by set standards and practices as they perform their roles. Director Megan Therese Manahan of the DSWD’s Standards Bureau (SB) said on Tuesday (March 18) the agency’s function as the accreditation body for PM counselors is part of its regulatory mandate and various initiatives to support families at various stages of life. “The DSWD sees marriage built on a strong foundation as the cornerstone of healthy, thriving families and children, and […]
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March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

DSWD to launch Mobile Phone Distribution to enhance digital financial literacy of 4Ps households

As part of its commitment to enhance digital financial literacy among beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch the 4Ps Mobile Phone Distribution on March 18 at the Navotas Sports Complex. Director Gemma Gabuya, 4Ps National Program Manager, said the kick-off ceremony will highlight the ceremonial distribution of mobile phones to some 51 members of 4Ps from the Cities of Malabon and Navotas. This will allow the beneficiaries to access financial services conveniently and securely through digital platforms and the actual receipt of their cash grants. “The […]
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March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Digital release of guarantee letters under AICS coming soon – DSWD chief

In line with the digital transformation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Sunday (March 16) the agency will soon launch its online system for the issuance of guarantee letters (GL) under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). In an interview over Super Radyo sa DZBB, the DSWD chief said the digitalization of the agency’s regulatory and key services is being undertaken to be more efficient and more accessible to the public. “Isa sa mga ginagawa na namin ngayon at ilulunsad na sa lalong madaling panahon, yung automation ng pagbibigay ng […]
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March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

DSWD imposes stricter guidelines on issuance of travel permit to children in new digital system

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that the agency is now imposing stricter guidelines on the release of travel permits to children through the newly-launched Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA) system to prevent child trafficking and other crimes against children. “Doon po sa ating manual transaction before, pwedeng-pwedeng mag-transact kahit sino basta may special power of attorney (SPA). This time, mas strict po kami sa paggawa ng account [sa system]. We only allow three persons to create an account—parents, legal guardians, and travel companions,” Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the DSWD’s Protective […]
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