Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo (4th from left), National Authority for Child Care (NACC) Executive Director, Undersecretary Janella Estrada (center), and representatives from various national government agencies sign the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 11767 or the “Foundling Recognition and Protection Act.”

DSWD, NACC lead IRR signing of Foundling Recognition and Protection Act

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo and National Authority for Child Care (NACC) Executive Director, Undersecretary Janella Estrada, led the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 11767 or the “Foundling Recognition and Protection Act” on Friday, September 9. Signed into law by former continue reading : DSWD, NACC lead IRR signing of Foundling Recognition and Protection Act

DSWD aims to improve social service delivery with proposed P196-B budget for 2023

In an effort to contribute to the country’s fight against poverty, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has proposed to the House Appropriations Committee a total budget of Php 196,775,408,000 for 2023, including the operations of its attached and supervised agencies. Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo said during the September 6 deliberation that “social continue reading : DSWD aims to improve social service delivery with proposed P196-B budget for 2023

Secretary Tulfo swears in newly-appointed DSWD Regional Directors

“This administration expects you to work harder and to be the prime example of your subordinates in the delivery of services to the poor, the needy, the vulnerable, the marginalized sectors of our society.” This was the message of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo as he swore in the continue reading : Secretary Tulfo swears in newly-appointed DSWD Regional Directors

From left to right: Assistant Secretary for Standards and Capacity Building Group (SCBG) Diana Rose S. Cajipe, MD, FPOGS; Undersecretary for SCBG Denise Florence B. Bragas; UNFPA Officer for Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr. Jose Roi Avena; Consultant for Gender, Ms. Anna Francesca Cubos; OIC for Programme, Dr. Joseph Michael Singh; UNFPA Country Representative, Dr. Leila Saiji Joudane; Undersecretary for Policy and Plans Group (PPG) Atty. Adonis P. Sulit, CESO II; Undersecretary for Finance under General Administration and Support Services Group (GASSG) Antonio Cid Crisanto Jr.; Undersecretary for Social Welfare and Development (OUSWD) Sally P. Navarro; Assistant Secretary for PPG Janet P. Armas, CESO IV; Undersecretary for Inclusive and Sustainable Peace Alan A. Tanjusay; Assistant Secretary for Office of the Secretary (OSEC) Concerns Irene B. Dumlao, CESO IV.

DSWD, UNFPA reaffirm partnership to end gender-based violence in PH

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo welcomed United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative in the Philippines, Dr. Leila Saiji Joudane and her team in a courtesy call on September 7, reaffirming the strong and strategic partnership between the two agencies. Secretary Tulfo expressed his gratitude to the UNFPA for its continue reading : DSWD, UNFPA reaffirm partnership to end gender-based violence in PH

DSWD recognized by CSC for highest resolution rate of complaints

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was recognized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for having the highest resolution rate of referred complaints from January to June 2022 through the Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB). The CCB is responsible for ensuring that the different government agencies are compliant to Republic Act No. 11032 continue reading : DSWD recognized by CSC for highest resolution rate of complaints

Photos show the provision of the educational assistance to qualified applicants in the different pay-out sites identified nationwide.

3rd Saturday payout for educational aid went smoothly – DSWD

On the third Saturday schedule for the provision of educational assistance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported an orderly and safe conduct of assessment and pay-out in more than 300 implementation sites nationwide. Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, DSWD spokesperson, said that the educational assistance pay-out sites have significantly increased, with the Field continue reading : 3rd Saturday payout for educational aid went smoothly – DSWD

DSWD Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo spearheads the lowering of the time capsule during the groundbreaking ceremony of the proposed DSWD-Field Office IV-A in Lipa City, Batangas on September 2.

Secretary Tulfo leads groundbreaking of proposed DSWD Field Office-CALABARZON

Social Welfare Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo, stressing the firm commitment of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to bring social services directly to the communities, led the groundbreaking ceremony of the proposed building, facilities, and other amenities of DSWD Field Office-CALABARZON today, September 2. The 4-storey office building of Field Office IV-A will continue reading : Secretary Tulfo leads groundbreaking of proposed DSWD Field Office-CALABARZON

DSWD, tumanggap ng parangal para sa natatanging paggamit ng wikang Filipino sa serbisyo publiko

Bilang pagkilala sa natatanging pagsuporta sa wikang Filipino, ang Kagawaran ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan (DSWD) ay ginawaran ng Selyo ng Kahusayan, Antas 2 ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF). Ang Selyo ng Kahusayan ng KWF ay parangal para sa mga ahensiya at lokal na pamahalaan na nagpakita ng kahusayan sa paggamit ng wikang Filipino sa continue reading : DSWD, tumanggap ng parangal para sa natatanging paggamit ng wikang Filipino sa serbisyo publiko

DSWD Quick Response Teams now on standby for ‘Henry’

As part of its preparedness efforts, the Quick Response Teams (QRTs) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are now on standby for the possible effects of Super Typhoon Henry in the Philippines. This was assured by DSWD Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo during his briefing on August 31, 2022 with the heads of continue reading : DSWD Quick Response Teams now on standby for ‘Henry’

DSWD Secretary meets with UNFAO representatives

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo met with the representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UNFAO), headed by Country Representative Sheila Wertz-Kanounnikoff, during a recent courtesy call at the DSWD Central Office. During the meeting, Secretary Tulfo emphasized the commitment of the DSWD to continue continue reading : DSWD Secretary meets with UNFAO representatives