DSWD, World Bank showcase impact of Pantawid Pamilya via photo exhibit, documentary

To show to a wider audience the positive changes brought about by Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program on the lives of the 4.4 million family-beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the World Bank (WB) Group will launch a photography exhibit and documentary film called “Malaya Kang Mangarap” (Dreaming is Free), on June continue reading : DSWD, World Bank showcase impact of Pantawid Pamilya via photo exhibit, documentary

DSWD, int’l dev’t partners eye emergency cash transfer for disaster victims

Over the past few years, the country has experienced disasters of severe magnitude, the most notable of which was Typhoon Yolanda which devastated regions in the Visayas in November 2013. These disasters are reflective of the ‘New Normal’ phenomenon which is characterized by the severe and multiple occurrence of disastrous hazards. In an effort  to continue reading : DSWD, int’l dev’t partners eye emergency cash transfer for disaster victims

DSWD joins PH’s 118th Independence Day celebration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), along with other national government agencies, is joining the commemoration of the Philippines’ 118th Independence Day from June 11-12 at the Rizal Park, Manila. With the theme, “Kalayaan 2016: Pagkakaisa, Pag-aambagan, Pagsulong”, the celebration will feature the accomplishments of the different government agencies, as well as emphasize the need for continue reading : DSWD joins PH’s 118th Independence Day celebration

DSWD gets P2.6-B budget for social protection programs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has received P2.6 billion funding requirement to implement social protection programs, such as Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens, Protective Services for Individuals and Families in Difficult Circumstances, and Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) for 2016. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released the budget last week continue reading : DSWD gets P2.6-B budget for social protection programs

DSWD urges Pantawid Pamilya college grads to excel in their future careers

Some sixty-six Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program youth-beneficiaries from the National Capital Region recently earned their college degrees through the Expanded Student Grant’s-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA) implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In recognition of this achievement, the DSWD gathered the 66 new degree holders for a simple celebration where continue reading : DSWD urges Pantawid Pamilya college grads to excel in their future careers

Environmental warriors rise from Kalahi-CIDSS

They went out with sticks and sacks as their weapons. Their enemies are the dirt and garbage in their community. They are the environmental warriors volunteering for the  Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) from the town of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands. The volunteers united their efforts to support a timely continue reading : Environmental warriors rise from Kalahi-CIDSS

The dead man’s wish

“Masemento gayud yan, gadan na ako (By the time the road is cemented, I’ll be dead).” This was the usual lament of Austerio Asero, according to his daughter, Jennifer, 32. With tears in her eyes, she recalled how she bantered with her father, saying, “Patitinampo ko yan. Hilingon mo, Tay (I will construct the road. You’ll see, continue reading : The dead man’s wish

DSWD workers, Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries join Brigada Eskwela 2016

Employees  of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program volunteered their services to the Brigada Eskwela 2016 program of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Northern Mindanao. Brigada Eskwela is an initiative of DepEd which focuses on ensuring that schools in different communities are prepared for the continue reading : DSWD workers, Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries join Brigada Eskwela 2016