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
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
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
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