The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognizes the significant role of women in society as it joins the nation in the celebration of the National Women’s Month this March. This year, the overall theme for the celebration is “We Make Change Work for Women”, the theme declared from 2017 to 2022.  The focus continue reading : DSWD salutes all women in celebration of National Women’s Month

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be presented with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Certification for its Quality Management System (QMS) and the Silver Trailblazer Award for its Performance Governance Scorecard (PGS) journey during the culminating activity of the Department’s 71st year founding anniversary on February 28. The awards summarize continue reading : DSWD caps 71st year anniversary celebration with awards on quality service

As part of the activities in observance of the 71st anniversary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista attended the region-wide celebration of Field Office VI to recognize exemplary employees and partners. Anchored on this year’s theme, “DSWD@71: Kabalikat ng Mahihirap sa Panahon ng Pandemya,” the event aimed continue reading : DSWD@71 in Field Office VI: Sec. Bautista lauds exemplary employees, partners

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed to continue to support the government’s effort to combat hunger and deliver timely and essential services to the marginalized and disaster-affected families and individuals in fulfillment of its role as member of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger (IATF-ZH). As one of the member-agencies of continue reading : DSWD vows continued support to eradicate hunger

When the whole country was placed under a state of public health emergency due to COVID-19, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries from Barangay Poblacion, Samboan, Cebu were able to find a sustainable source of healthy food during the pandemic through their communal garden. “Naapektuhan sad among panginabuhian ato labi na nga nag-declare og community continue reading : 4Ps families benefit from communal gardening amid pandemic

For 100-year-old Fidela Bondoy, reaching this age is her wealth.  She said her secrets to long life are eating vegetables, drinking tea, and praying fervently. Born on April 24, 1921, Lola Fidela continues to enjoy the gift of good life and health with her family. Her prayers for a long life have been answered as continue reading : Centenarian’s Law: More than just giving a cash gift

Maintaining a livelihood amid the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the challenges faced by small Filipino business owners. Due to community quarantine declarations, some businesses which were not providing basic necessities were forced to restrict their operations or temporarily close as part of safety protocols. To help micro and small enterprise owners, the Department of continue reading : DSWD livelihood program helps businesses to rise amid the pandemic

“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