DSWD turns over P157M shelter assistance to ISFs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially awards residential units to 21 family-beneficiaries of the Estero de San Miguel Pilot Project on Shelter Assistance and Disaster Risk-Reduction and Management. The disaster prevention shelter assistance is a joint project undertaken by the DSWD, the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Department of Public continue reading : DSWD turns over P157M shelter assistance to ISFs

Pantawid Pamilya boosts local economy according to research study

The findings of a research study done by the team of Dr. Lourdes S. Adriano, a former professor at the University of the Philippines, for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) were discussed during the  Public Forum entitled, “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program: Stimulus to Local Economic Growth?” held jointly by the DSWD, Ateneo continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya boosts local economy according to research study

Asipulo celebrates community-driven development during fiesta

Every year, the municipality of Asipulo in Ifugao celebrates their town fiesta called Kulpi’d Asipulo by showcasing their culture and tradition. This year’s theme is​, “Celebrating culture and community development”, a declaration of their triumphs in community-driven development (CDD), which they experienced through their implementation of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social continue reading : Asipulo celebrates community-driven development during fiesta

Sec. Soliman received Outstanding Professional Award from PRC

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman was recognized on June 22 as the Outstanding Professional of the Year Award (Outstanding Social Worker) by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), in acknowledgement of her life work in the social work field. The Outstanding Professional of the Year Award is given by PRC annually since 1997, to recognize the achievements and services of continue reading : Sec. Soliman received Outstanding Professional Award from PRC

Sec. Soliman receives Order of Lakandula Award

President Benigo Simeon Aquino III recently conferred the Order of Lakandula Award with the rank of Gold Cross Bayani to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman, along with other Cabinet Secretaries. The President gave the award to the Secretaries to recognize their civil and political merit.  He also took the time continue reading : Sec. Soliman receives Order of Lakandula Award

DSWD, partners to present results of study on Pantawid Pamilya’s impact on economy

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will hold a public forum to present the results of the research study entitled, “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program: Stimulus to Local Economic Growth?”, on Thursday, tomorrow, 2:00 – 4:00 pm continue reading : DSWD, partners to present results of study on Pantawid Pamilya’s impact on economy

DSWD cites milestones under Aquino administration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlighted the agency’s accomplishments for the past six years under President Benigno S. Aquino III’s administration in the areas of social protection as a priority agenda, enhancing and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the bureaucracy, demand-driven expansion of programs, quality response in the context of the continue reading : DSWD cites milestones under Aquino administration

Faces of change among Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries captured through photos, film

“Mga kaibigan, huwag kayong matakot lumipad, ibuka niyo ang inyong mga pakpak dahil malaya kayong abutin ang inyong mga pangarap (My friends, do not be afraid to fly, spread your wings for you are free to soar high to achieve your dreams).” This was the message of David Manansala, a beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino continue reading : Faces of change among Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries captured through photos, film

Old but not helpless

At 73, Lola Jasmin Francisco, a widow, can still be seen selling fruits in front of her house in Barangay San Roque in Teresa, Rizal. Despite her age, she needs the income to support most of her needs, especially her medications. She is suffering from high blood pressure, high uric acid and asthma. She said continue reading : Old but not helpless