The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended assistance to residents of localities affected by Typhoon Betty. The Disaster Response and Management Bureau (DRMB) reported that the DSWD Field Office (FO) II (Cagayan Valley Region) distributed P99,150 worth of food and non-food items to the municipalities of Basco, Batanes; Alcala, Cagayan; and Cabagan, continue reading : DSWD sends assistance to LGUs affected by Typhoon Betty

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Monday the DSWD gave three warnings to the Gentle Hands, Inc. (GHI) before the issuance of a Cease-and-Desist Order (CDO) due to various violations committed by the orphanage. In an interview with Karen Davila of ANC’s Headstart earlier today (May 29), Secretary Gatchalian continue reading : Three warnings given to GHI on violations – DSWD Secretary

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured the public on Monday (May 29) there are sufficient relief goods that were strategically prepositioned in different areas in the country in preparation for Typhoon Betty. In an interview with Karen Davila of ANC’s Headstart earlier this morning, Secretary Gatchalian said the DSWD has continue reading : DSWD Secretary assures public of sufficient relief goods for Typhoon ‘Betty’

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian presents the different initiatives and plans of the DSWD under his leadership to address urgent social welfare issues during the 51st Assembly of the Association of Foundations held today (May 26) at Novotel, Quezon City. Secretary Gatchalian shared the innovations and programs of the DSWD continue reading : Secretary Gatchalian presents DSWD’s programs and services during Association of Foundations General Assembly

“Sa DSWD, I’m very thankful to all of you po, especially kay Secretary Rex Gatchalian sa pagtulong po sa akin at sa pag-aksyon po sa aking concern na makuha po si baby. (To the DSWD, I’m very thankful to all of you, especially to Secretary Rex Gatchalian for helping me and immediately acting on my continue reading : Single mom thanks DSWD for helping her reunite with baby from GHI

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the new and improved Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) to ensure that its livelihood interventions are innovative and remain responsive to the needs of its participants. During the grand launch of “Sibol: the New SLP” on Friday (May 26), at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, continue reading : DSWD launches new, improved Sustainable Livelihood Program

Photo 1: Ms. Melanie Marzan signs the discharge slip from the Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) that grants the reintegration of child care for her baby who was temporarily under the care of Gentle Hands Inc. during the turn-over of custody on Friday (May 26). Photo 2: Ms. Melanie reunites with Baby Marzan.

With the possibility of a major earthquake, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held a mock earthquake drill in the Haven for Children in Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), on Friday (May 26) as part of its objective to strengthen disaster mitigation and prevention measures in its residential care facilities. DSWD Disaster continue reading : DSWD to ensure readiness of care facilities for the Big One; holds mock quake drill in Haven for Children

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sealed a partnership with SM Supermalls to make social welfare programs and services more accessible to its clientele nationwide. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Friday, May 26, at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, continue reading : DSWD inks deal with SM Supermalls for more accessible social services

(Photos 1 &2) As part of its disaster preparedness and mitigation strategy, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), led by Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe, conducts an earthquake drill at the Haven for Children in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, today (May 26). The children-residents of the center are seen doing the duck, cover, and continue reading : DSWD conducts earthquake drill in center for street children