The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), is set to provide Cash for Work (CFW) assistance to residents in three (3) provinces affected by the oil spill brought by the capsized motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress that submerged in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro last continue reading : DSWD to provide Cash-for-Work to residents in 3 provinces affected by oil spill
DSWD signs guidelines on Magna Carta for public social workers, hazard pay for public social welfare and development workers
In continuation of the efforts to provide benefits to public social workers (PSWs) and public social welfare and development workers (PSWDWs), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian signed two administrative orders (AO) for the grant of benefits as supplement to the DBM-DSWD Joint Circular No. 1, series of 2018 on the continue reading : DSWD signs guidelines on Magna Carta for public social workers, hazard pay for public social welfare and development workers
DSWD sends aid to oil spill-affected families in Oriental Mindoro
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office MIMAROPA, continues to distribute aid to families affected by the oil spill brought by the sunken motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro since the incident happened last February 28. The DSWD said that, as of press time, the FO MIMAROPA has continue reading : DSWD sends aid to oil spill-affected families in Oriental Mindoro
DSWD laments shooting incident in Negros Oriental, assures 4Ps beneficiaries, staff unharmed
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) lamented the shooting incident that happened in Barangay San Isidro, Pamplona, Negros Oriental and expressed its condolences to the family of Governor Roel Degamo who perished in the unfortunate event. The DSWD also assured the public that no beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) or continue reading : DSWD laments shooting incident in Negros Oriental, assures 4Ps beneficiaries, staff unharmed
DSWD aids oil spill-affected fisherfolks, vendors in Oriental Mindoro
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute assistance to families affected by the oil spill brought by the capsized motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian will personally lead the distribution of aids under the department’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations and cash-for-work programs continue reading : DSWD aids oil spill-affected fisherfolks, vendors in Oriental Mindoro
DSWD warns public vs. fake text messages, social media posts on social pension for seniors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public against spam text messages and social media posts saying that ‘all’ senior citizens will receive a monthly pension worth Php 1,000 from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) starting in March 2023, when they register online. The DSWD informed the public that ‘registration’ continue reading : DSWD warns public vs. fake text messages, social media posts on social pension for seniors
DSWD sets up anti-VAWC desks, declares purple Wednesday in support to Women’s Month
In support to gender equality and in celebration of the National Women’s Month this March, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be conducting advocacy activities such as the establishment of anti-Violence Against Women and Children’s (VAWC) desks in Robinson’s Novaliches and Ever Gotesco, Commonwealth, both in Quezon City, from March 13 to continue reading : DSWD sets up anti-VAWC desks, declares purple Wednesday in support to Women’s Month
DSWD officials join PBBM in Kadiwa ng Pangulo launching
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, together with government officials, including Department of Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary for Special Projects Eduardo Punay, representing Secretary Rex Gatchalian, launched the Kadiwa ng Pangulo in the Province of Cebu on Tuesday, February 27, 2023. The launching was participated in by 51 sellers including local farmers and cooperatives, as continue reading : DSWD officials join PBBM in Kadiwa ng Pangulo launching
DSWD turns over Listahanan 3 data sets for use in PSA National ID system
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the National Household Targeting Office (NHTO), has formally shared the Listahanan 3 data sets to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in a ceremonial turn over on February 22, 2023 at the DSWD Central Office. The Department officially launched the Listahanan 3 results of the nationwide household continue reading : DSWD turns over Listahanan 3 data sets for use in PSA National ID system
DSWD, UN to join hands in ending hunger, strengthening disaster preparedness
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian met with United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Gustavo Gonzales, Development Coordination Office (DCO) Regional Director for Asia Pacific David Mclachlan-Karr, and the delegates of the United Nations to reaffirm their existing ties and establish new partnerships to end hunger in the Philippines, on Friday, continue reading : DSWD, UN to join hands in ending hunger, strengthening disaster preparedness