The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office -9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) distributes rice to residents of Lamitan City, Basilan on Monday (October 23). Witnessing the rice distribution are Basilan Governor Jim Hataman, Lamitan City Mayor Roderick Furigay, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Anwary Akalun and DSWD Field Office-9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) continue reading : DSWD distributes rice in Lamitan City, Basilan
Immediately after his visit in Tawi-Tawi, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian went to Jolo, Sulu to distribute sacks of premium Jasmine rice to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on Monday (October 23). Among the officials who joined Sec. Gatchalian were Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Anton continue reading : DSWD chief, SAP Lagdameo distribute rice to 4Ps beneficiaries in Sulu
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office 3 (Central Luzon,) has condoled and gave financial assistance to the family of a Filipina caregiver who was the fourth overseas Filipino worker (OFW) killed in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. In a report to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Central Luzon Regional Director Venus continue reading : DSWD condoles, renders aid to family of 4th OFW killed in Israel-Hamas conflict
As part of the government’s efforts to ensure sufficient food supply among poor households, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian leads the distribution of rice to the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on Monday (October 23). Each beneficiary received a 25-kilo sack of premium Jasmine continue reading : DSWD chief distributes rice to Tawi-Tawi residents
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has expressed its gratitude to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for its commitment to provide the budgetary requirements for the implementation of the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) in 2024. “We already met with the Department of Budget and Management and they committed continue reading : DSWD thanks DBM for budget commitment in Food Stamp Program
The cash aid for micro-retailers and sari-sari store owners under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) was terminated on a strong note on Friday (October 20), according to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian. “A total of 26,266 micro-retailers and sari-sari store owners benefitted from the SLP receiving a total of continue reading : More than 26k rice retailers, sari-sari store owners benefitted from DSWD’s SLP cash aid
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins its attached agency, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), in the launching of the MAKABATA Helpline 1383 on Saturday (October 21) at the Meralco, Multi-Purpose Hall in Ortigas, Pasig City. Representing DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian in the event is Asst. Secretary for International Affairs, continue reading : DSWD, CWC launch MAKABATA Helpline 1383 to promote children’s rights, welfare
Student-tutors conduct reading sessions for struggling and non-reader incoming Grade 2 students at the Filinvest Elementary School in Muntinlupa City on Saturday (October 21) as part of the continuing implementation of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Trained youth development workers (YDW) also conduct a similar learning continue reading : Parents, students continue to benefit in DSWD’s Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided assistance to the second batch of Filipino repatriates, who arrived in the Philippines from Israel on Friday (October 20). The second batch, composed of 18 individuals, were welcomer by Asst. Secretary for Statutory Programs Ada A. Colico, together with other government officials, upon their arrival continue reading : DSWD aids more Pinoy repatriates from Israel
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday (October 20) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with private organizations for the progressive strengthening of social workers and the social work profession in the country. The first MOU highlights the partnership of the DSWD with the Association of Foundations (AF) and the continue reading : DSWD signs deal with private partners to strengthen social work profession
