The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated that the agency provides a holistic approach to address the needs of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, emphasizing they are also priority recipients of the agency’s livelihood program. “Kasama doon sa holistic approach na ginagawa ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program ay ang pagtingin din na mabigyan ng livelihood yung ating mga beneficiaries,” 4Ps Social Marketing Division Chief (DC) Marie Grace Ponce said during the 6th episode of the ‘4Ps Fastbreak’ on Wednesday (October 16) in reply to the question on 4Ps beneficiaries receiving assistance for employment. According to SMD […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (October 16) emphasized the importance of engaging various sectors and members of the society in curbing the persistent problem of hunger and malnutrition. “In DSWD, we continue to partner with different agencies to launch programs that will promote proper food nutrition and help address food insecurity and malnourishment. But alone, we cannot fight against hunger. We need each member of society to continuously work together (a whole-of-society approach) to break the cycle of hunger,” Secretary Gatchalian said on his Facebook page in line with the celebration of the […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao and Field Office MIMAROPA Regional Director Leonardo Reynoso respond to various questions from reporters during the DSWD Thursday Media Forum held on October 17 at the Central Office’s New Press Center in Quezon City. Asst. Secretary Dumlao, who is also the DSWD spokesperson, assured reporters that the agency is coordinating with other national government agencies (NGAs) to assist with the on-going repatriation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Lebanon amid the rising tensions in the region. The DSWD spokesperson also clarified points relevant to various social protection services of […]

The spokesperson of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated on Thursday (October 17) the agency has policies in place that aim to insulate the agency’s social protection programs from political intervention. “In prior years, mayroon na tayong inilabas na mga panuntunan regarding the insulation of the programs and services of the Department from any forms of political interferences while respecting and valuing, of course, yung ating partnership and good working relationship with the local government units,” Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who is also the agency spokesperson, told reporters at the Thursday Media Forum at the DSWD Central […]

The Philippine government has taken significant steps in enhancing the country’s social protection systems in response to disasters while ensuring that no one is left behind, a senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Wednesday (October 16). DSWD Undersecretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Diana Rose Cajipe said the agency plays a pivotal role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring that the most vulnerable sectors of society—women, children, the elderly, and the poor— receive timely and appropriate assistance in times of crisis. “Our country’s commitment to building resilience is reflected in DSWD’s […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and European Commission representatives led by Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič exchanged their best practices and approaches in accelerating disaster risk reduction on Tuesday (October 15) during the second day of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDDR) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The meeting was among the side activities for the 2024 APMCDDR which aims to raise innovative and practical solutions towards an intersectoral approach to disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. Hosted by the Philippine Government in coordination with […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Information and Communication Technology Management Service (ICTMS) officially commenced its Capacity Building Roadmap Workshop on Tuesday (October 15) at the Madison Hotel in Quezon City attendee by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel from the National Project Office (NPO) and other agency employees across field offices handling and managing agency’s digital projects. Chief Information Officer (CIO) Assistant Secretary Julius Gorospe welcomed the participants and underscored the importance of tapping the full potential of the workforce towards consolidating sustainable practices, processes, and policies critical in the execution of the agency’s ICT projects […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is encouraging household beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to register their demographic and biometric information to the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). “The PhilSys registration and authentication will serve as an equivalent to compliance of 4Ps households with the monthly Family Development Session (FDS) condition for the October to November 2024 period,” 4Ps National Program Manager and Director Gemma Gabuya said on Wednesday (October 16). According to Director Gabuya, the implementation of PhilSys registration and authentication as an FDS equivalency is based on the directive of DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian […]

“Lahat ng nangangailangan ng tulong, tutulungan.” This was the assurance made by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian in response to the issue raised by Senator Bong Go on alleged political intrusion in the agency’s financial aid distribution. “Hindi ho nagiging selective ang Departamento natin. Ang mga social worker ho natin ang sumusuri nyan. Pagka nagbigay ho ang kongresista o ang kahit na sinong partner ng referral list, bine-vet ho nating mabuti yon,” Secretary Gatchalian told the members of the Senate Finance Committee at the deliberation of the agency’s proposed 2025 budget on Monday (October 14). […]