The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s ( DSWD) Field Office (FO) 5-Bicol Region extended financial assistance to families hit by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine in the Province of Masbate on October 30 and 31. “The DSWD remains committed to supporting families affected by recent disasters in rebuilding their homes and restoring their lives. To help displaced families to rebuild their damaged houses, the DSWD extended financial aid worth Php3.290 million under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program,” Asst. Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Irene Dumlao, who is also the agency spokesperson, said on […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was recognized on Wednesday (October 30) by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) for its outstanding performance in anti-red tape initiatives during the recent ARTA Report Card Survey (RCS) Awards for the 2023 RCS 2.0 at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City. The recognition aligns with Section 20 of Republic Act No. 11032, also known as the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Law, and Rule 12 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). DSWD officials from the Central Office and participating Field Offices (FOs) led by Undersecretary for Policy and Plans Group (PPG) […]

In celebration of the 32nd National Children’s Month (NCM) this November, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), announced that this year’s event is focused on advocating to end all forms of violence against children. In the DSWD Thursday Media Forum on October 31, CWC executive director Undersecretary Angelo Tapales told reporters that in 2023, the Philippine National Police-Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC) received 18,756 reports of child rights violation. “Dyan sa number na yan, 17,304 reports ay violence against children or yung child abuse na […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has delivered family food packs (FFPs) to all the six provinces of Region 5 (Bicol), the region with the highest number of families and individuals affected by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine. “For the Region 5 emergency operations in response to Typhoon Kristine, lahat po ng six provinces ng Region 5 namely Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon ay napadalhan na po natin ng FFPs,” DSWD-National Resource and Logistic Management Bureau (NRLMB) Chief Administrative Officer Irish Flor Yaranon said during the agency’s Thursday Media Forum on October 31. According […]

To ensure that the needs of families and individuals affected by the Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon are promptly addressed, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues the delivery of family food packs (FFPs) even on holidays. “Even on holidays, our mission to serve those in need remains our top priority. We understand that many families are facing difficult circumstances and we want to ensure they have the resources they need in this difficult time,” Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Irene Dumlao, who is also the agency spokesperson, said on Friday (November […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (October 30) paid tribute to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) household-beneficiaries for their resilience in withstanding challenges brought about by poverty while staying together as a family. “Kung mayroon talagang pamilya na karapat-dapat na bigyan ng parangal, kayo ‘yun—-mga pamilya na kasama namin ngayong hapon—-dahil pinakita ninyo na kahit na anong hamon ay kayang-kaya natin kapag magkakasama ang pamilya,” Secretary Gatchalian said in his message during the National Family Congress (NFC) at the Swiss-Belhotel Bluelane in Santa Cruz, Manila. Anchored on the theme “Pamilyang Pantawid: Matatag sa […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian acknowledges the achievements of four former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) monitored children who passed and topped the recently conducted Social Workers Licensure Examination during the 4Ps National Family Congress (NFC) at the Swiss-Belhotel Blulane in Santa Cruz, Manila on Wednesday (October 30). The Secretary personally conveyed his congratulations to Sheena Mae Obispo from Region 5 (Bicol) who bagged the first spot in the licensure exam; Brigette Wong from Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) in the fifth spot; Sigfrid Garwil Bugas from Caraga Region in the sixth spot, and Marc Danielle Maceda […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for donating 1,000 relief boxes which were distributed to ‘Kristine’-hit residents in Marikina City on Wednesday (October 30). In a short message during the aid distribution in Barangay Malanday, Secretary Gatchalian said the relief support to the city marks the first batch of the UAE’s humanitarian aid to the country. “In total, 33,000 relief boxes from the UAE government will be distributed to Filipino families across the country who were severely-hit by Kristine,” Secretary Gatchalian said. The distribution of boxes containing essential hygiene kits […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency (H.E.) Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi on Wednesday (October 30) witness the distribution of the UAE government’s humanitarian aid led by the Emirates Red Crescent to Kristine-hit families at the Sta. Teresita Village Court in Barangay Malanday in Marikina City. A total of 1,000 relief aid boxes were distributed to the Marikina City residents whose community was submerged by floodwaters at the height of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine. Each relief aid box is composed of food supplies that are good […]