The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as chair of the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF) hailed the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 90 by the Office of the President (OP) on the celebration of Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day today, September 27. The Memorandum declared a suspension of work from 3:30pm onwards continue reading : DSWD, NCFF hail OP’s support for Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day
DSWD to use Philsys for identification of 4Ps, AICS and other program beneficiaries
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on DSWD’s adoption of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) for the identification and verification of beneficiaries for the different social welfare programs. Pilot testing through Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Assistance to Individuals in continue reading : DSWD to use Philsys for identification of 4Ps, AICS and other program beneficiaries
DSWD, UNFPA strengthen partnership for gender and development
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), led by Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, held a courtesy call with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on September 23, 2021 via online video conferencing. The courtesy call was attended by newly appointed UNFPA Country Representative in the Philippines Dr. Leila Joudane, UNFPA OIC Assistant Country Representative Dr. Joseph continue reading : DSWD, UNFPA strengthen partnership for gender and development
DSWD prepositions over 13.2 M worth of food packs for Metro Manila LGUs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already prepositioned family food packs (FFPs) in the different local government units as the whole Metro Manila was placed under General Community Quarantine with Alert Level 4 in September 16. Based on the September 20, 5 PM report of the National Resource and Logistics Management Bureau continue reading : DSWD prepositions over 13.2 M worth of food packs for Metro Manila LGUs
DSWD, anti-child pornography council members advocate for online child safety in upcoming webinar
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), SaferKids PH, and member agencies of the Inter-Agency Council Against Child Pornography (IACACP), will conduct an online webinar to promote child online safety on September 22 and 24, 2021. The webinar entitled, “Digital Safety and Wellbeing of continue reading : DSWD, anti-child pornography council members advocate for online child safety in upcoming webinar
DSWD enjoins the public to celebrate their families this 29th National Family Week
As the nation is set to observe the 29th National Family Week on September 20 to 27, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) leads the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF) in enjoining the Filipino nation to celebrate their own families in simple ways. The theme of the NFW this year is continue reading : DSWD enjoins the public to celebrate their families this 29th National Family Week
Ruel Foundation: Bridging hope for disadvantaged children
Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference. – Kathy Calvin Over two decades ago, an act of kindness made a difference in the life of a boy, whose small and emaciated body laid on a simple steel bed in the corner of a small medical facility in Eastern continue reading : Ruel Foundation: Bridging hope for disadvantaged children
DSWD ready to augment resources of LGUs for lockdown-hit families
In line with the implementation of granular lockdowns as announced by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to augment the resources of the Local Government Units (LGUs) under the said new quarantine scheme starting September 16. Pursuant to the Memorandum continue reading : DSWD ready to augment resources of LGUs for lockdown-hit families
DSWD mourns passing of former Secretary Dinky Soliman
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expresses its condolences to the family of former Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Juliano-Soliman who passed away today, September 19. Secretary Dinky, as she was fondly called by her colleagues and employees of the DSWD, was a brilliant social worker and a devoted champion of social change. She was continue reading : DSWD mourns passing of former Secretary Dinky Soliman
DSWD, ginawaran ng Selyo ng Kahusayan
Sa isang seremonyang isinagawa noong ika-31 ng Agosto bilang paggunita sa Buwan ng Wika, ang Kagawaran ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan o Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ay ginawaran ng parangal na Selyo ng Kahusayan, Antas III ng Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino. Ayon kay Dr. Arthur P. Casanova, Tagapangulo ng Komisyon sa Wikang continue reading : DSWD, ginawaran ng Selyo ng Kahusayan