Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista holds the Anti-Corruprtion Manifesto which he signed, together with the other officials of the Agency.

DSWD Chief leads signing of Anti-Corruption Manifesto

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista led the rest of the DSWD management in the signing  of the Anti-Corruption Manifesto of the Philippine Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) under the Project Kasangga: Tokhang Laban sa Korapsiyon on May 27. Launched by the PACC, Project Kasangga is in line with President Rodrigo continue reading : DSWD Chief leads signing of Anti-Corruption Manifesto

DSWD encourages beneficiaries to get COVID-19 vaccines

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista encouraged beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the Social Pension, and other services of the Department to take advantage of the government’s vaccination efforts against the COVID-19. The DSWD chief said that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe as these have been continue reading : DSWD encourages beneficiaries to get COVID-19 vaccines

DSWD provides update on the UCT top-up crediting

In continuation of the implementation of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released its latest data regarding the payout via top-up crediting of UCT beneficiaries with cash cards. The UCT is a one-time cash subsidy provided to qualified poor households and individuals to help them cope continue reading : DSWD provides update on the UCT top-up crediting

DSWD readies augmentation support for TS Dante

As lead agency of the government’s disaster response pillar, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to provide augmentation support to localities along the track of Tropical Storm Dante. To date, DSWD currently has a total standby resources amounting to ₱1.105 billion, of which, ₱225 million is allocated as standby funds, ₱113 continue reading : DSWD readies augmentation support for TS Dante

Former rebels find new opportunities amid the pandemic

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead agency in social protection, and as one of the members of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), continues to assist former rebels who have returned to the fold of the law. As stipulated in Executive Order No. 70 or continue reading : Former rebels find new opportunities amid the pandemic

DSWD, JJWC highlight gains of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act on 15th year of enactment

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its attached agency, the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council will mark the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA) or Republic Act 9344, as amended, on May 20, 2021, with the theme, “JJWA: Patuloy sa Pagtataguyod sa Karapatan ng mga Bata sa continue reading : DSWD, JJWC highlight gains of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act on 15th year of enactment

DSWD serves nearly 700,000 persons in crisis

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public of its continuous support for persons in difficult circumstances through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). As of April 30, 2021, the Department has served 688,590 clients nationwide under AICS with over P2.8 billion total amount disbursed. Through AICS, clients are given continue reading : DSWD serves nearly 700,000 persons in crisis

DSWD leads the NCFF in joining the global community in celebrating the families

As the Chair of the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led the Filipino nation in joining families worldwide to celebrate the International Day of Families (IDF) on May 15, 2021. The IDF is yearly celebrated every 15th of May following a United Nations General Assembly continue reading : DSWD leads the NCFF in joining the global community in celebrating the families

Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) women beneficiaries Valentina Razola (left) and Irene Antenero (right) continue to perform their work despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

DSWD’s livelihood program continues to support women amid the pandemic

Despite the continuing health crisis brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to facilitate the provision of livelihood support to women through the implementation of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). SLP is a capacity building program which provides opportunities to the vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged individuals, families, and continue reading : DSWD’s livelihood program continues to support women amid the pandemic

Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) women beneficiaries Valentina Razola (left) and Irene Antenero (right) continue to perform their work despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

DSWD’s livelihood program continues to support women amid the pandemic

Despite the continuing health crisis brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to facilitate the provision of livelihood support to women through the implementation of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). SLP is a capacity building program which provides opportunities to the vulnerable, marginalized, and disadvantaged individuals, families, and communities to enhance their livelihood assets and capacity to utilize their resources more productively. Among continue reading : DSWD’s livelihood program continues to support women amid the pandemic