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February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

DSWD chief urges partners to use newly-launched donations portal

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian urged partner social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs) and institutions to fully utilize the agency’s Kaagapay Donations Portal during its launch on Tuesday (February 18), as part of the agency’s 74th anniversary celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Secretary Gatchalian explained that the Kaagapay Donations Portal will help create a welcoming environment to help SWDAs, which the DSWD considers as partners in extending social protection. “We know that in this age of corporate cost cutting, it becomes harder to find resources to operate your SWDAs. In response […]
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February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

PBBM, DSWD chief lead launching of agency’s newest digital initiatives, social welfare model

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian unveils on Tuesday (February 18)  the agency’s newest online systems, the  ‘Harmonized Electronic Licensing Permit System (HELPS) and  the ‘Minors Travelling Abroad (MTA)’ portal, during the DSWD’s 74th Anniversary celebration held at the SMX Convention, with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr as guest honor. In his message, the Chief Executive recognized the DSWD’s laudable initiatives to fortify the agency’s services amid the growing demand for digitalization to meet the evolving needs of the public.   Now officially launched, the HELPS shall serve as a digital one-stop-shop for the agency’s regulatory […]
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February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

PBBM visits booths of DSWD’s compendium, new online systems at agency’s 74th anniversary celebration

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., accompanied by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, makes the rounds of the different booths featuring the agency’s programs and services during the DSWD’s 74th anniversary celebration on February 18 (Tuesday) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. During the President’s rounds, Undersecretary Monina Josefina Romualdez of the DSWD’s Operations Group (OG)  showed the features of the Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA) online system, while Undersecretary Denise Florence Bernos Bragas of the Regulatory Services and Institutional Development Group (RSIDG) explained the features of the Harmonized Electronic Licensing Permit System (HELPS). Undersecretary […]
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February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

PBBM grateful for DSWD’s 74 years of dedicated service to Filipinos

“You are the first to respond but the last to sleep. While others sought shelter from the storm, you walked into the chaos to deliver relief. You have saved lives, brought hope, and demonstrated the true power of compassion. For that, the country is grateful. For that, your President is grateful.” This was the commendation received by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr in his keynote address during the agency’s 74th anniversary celebration on February 18 (Tuesday) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. President Marcos emphasized in his speech that the DSWD […]
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February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

DSWD unveils digital one-stop-shop for agency’s regulatory services in 74th anniversary

A digital platform that will serve as a virtual one-stop-shop for all the regulatory services of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be launched on Tuesday (February 18) duringthe agency’s 74th anniversary celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who is also the spokesperson of the agency, said that this digital project called ‘Harmonized Electronic License and Permit  System’ or HELPS is among the DSWD’s new projects lined-up for launching to mark the  agency’s anniversary. “The tagline of HELPS which goes, ’Do not fall in line, Go online,’ encapsulates the rationale and objectives of this project. This online system will […]
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February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

DSWD introduces streamlined application for travel clearance for minors in agency’s 74th anniversary

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will unveil on Tuesday (February 18) an online system that will streamline the process of application and issuance of travel clearance for minors traveling abroad (MTA) during the agency’s 74th anniversary celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency’s spokesperson, said that with the new system, applicants no longer need to submit the required documents physically to any DSWD office nationwide. The DSWD official emphasized that applicants can start applying at the comfort of their homes as soon as the website has been officially launched. “Yung dati ay manual […]
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February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

DSWD enriches bond between elderly, kids in ‘Apo Ko: Kwento ni Lolo’t Lola, Gabay ng Kabataan’

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch on Thursday (February 20) another innovative program designed to foster meaningful connections and mutual enrichment between older persons and children. Dubbed as “Apo Ko: Kwento ni Lolo’t Lola, Gabay ng Kabataan,” this initiative aims to preserve and pass down the rich Filipino heritage by allowing older persons from the DSWD’s centers and residential care facilities (CRCFs) to share their knowledge and experiences related to cultures, traditions, and practices to young children aged 4 years old who are attending the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sessions or classes. To be […]
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February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025

DSWD launches development model on  welfare of Pinoy families in agency’s 74th anniversary

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will introduce on Tuesday (February 18) a new rights-based, family-oriented, and inclusive development model for Filipino families during the agency’s 74th anniversary celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. “The DSWD is developing a new family welfare model called the Pamilya sa Bagong Pilipinas which features the various transitions of family life across different life stages. Its model integrates economic, social, and cultural support to help Filipino families grow and thrive while meeting their diverse needs and goals. This is in line with the Marcos administration’s priority to enhance the […]
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February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025

DSWD warns public vs ‘fixers’ for agency cash aid

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated its warning to the public against unscrupulous individuals offering their “middleman” services to facilitate requests from the agency’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). “Muli po naming pinaalalahanan ang ating mga kababayan na iwasan ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga fixers o mga middleman na nagsasabing tutulong sila para mapadali ang pagpasa ng mga requirements sa kahit anong programa ng ahensya, lalong-lalo na sa mga dumudulog sa aming mga Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU)-Satellite Offices,” Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the DSWD’s spokesperson, said on Friday (February 14). In an effort to make the AICS […]
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