“Gaya ng bagong pisang sisiw para sa akin ay sumasagisag ng pag-asa para sa isang bagong buhay at bagong simula,” Jim, not his real name, a former rebel, said. Gone from home Holding onto the promise of a better life for him and his family, Jim left his home to join the leftist group in continue reading : Livelihood assistance for former rebels: Ending the long years of hiding
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports the move of the government to protect children from COVID-19 through the rollout of vaccination for 5 to 11 years old. As the lead agency in social protection, the DSWD is mandated to protect and promote the rights and best interest of children, among which is continue reading : DSWD supports move to vaccinate children
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, together with Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, led the provision of financial assistance to families affected by Typhoon Odette in the provinces of Cebu and IloIlo on February 2 and 3, respectively. The DSWD and DILG jointly continue reading : DSWD Chief leads distribution of cash aid to Typhoon Odette-affected families in Visayas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide learning opportunities to enhance the skills of its social workers by partnering with the academe and other institutions. In a message delivered during the online launching of the “Post Graduate Diploma on Child Protection cum Case Management for DSWD Social Workers” on January 24, continue reading : DSWD, partners launch post-graduate diploma course for social workers
For the year 2021, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is among the top ten government agencies with high resolution rate on referrals, according to the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Contact Center ng Bayan. The Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) receives complaints, requests for assistance, commendations, suggestions, and inquiries relative to the quality continue reading : DSWD cited as among agencies with high resolution rate of public concerns
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with other members of the Inter-Agency Council Against Child Pornography (IACACP), will lead the celebration of the Safer Internet Day for Children Philippines (SID PH) on February 8. This year’s month-long celebration will center on the theme, “Click, Respect, Connect – CRC Next Level: Ligtas na continue reading : DSWD leads Safer Internet Day for Children 2022
The Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted an Advanced Disability Sensitivity Training (ADST) for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s (4P’s) Kilos Unlad Team of Field Offices II, CALABARZON, VIII, IX, CARAGA, and National Capital Region on January 12. The training was conducted by the MSGC and the continue reading : MSGC holds Advanced Disability Sensitivity Training for 4Ps Kilos Unlad Team
Personnel from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provide hygiene kits and P5,000 financial assistance each to 58 stranded Badjau families at Manila North Port Terminal on January 20. The DSWD remains in close coordination with the City of Manila, Philippine Ports Authority, and 2Go Travel to monitor the condition of the strandees continue reading : DSWD extends aid to stranded Badjaus
“I am not afraid of my shadow, I am free,” Juan (not his real name) declared proudly. Juan, 51, has been hiding in his shadow for over two decades and was a former member of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front or CPP-NPA-NDF, operating in the province of Bohol. Like anyone continue reading : Former Rebel: On living the life freely
In continuation of the disaster response operations, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, along with partner national government agencies, conducted a series of visits in the provinces of Bohol and Southern Leyte to ensure the continued provision of assistance to the families and individuals hit by Typhoon Odette. Secretary continue reading : DSWD Chief visits Odette victims in Southern Leyte, Bohol
