DSWD extends aid to bereaved family of Pinoy killed in Hamas attacks in Gaza border

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extends assistance to the bereaved family of Paul Vincent Castelvi, a Filipino migrant worker who was among the two Filipino casualties in the October 7 attack of Hamas militants along the border of Gaza and southern Israel. DSWD Field Office Central Luzon (FO-3) OIC-Assistant Regional Director for continue reading : DSWD extends aid to bereaved family of Pinoy killed in Hamas attacks in Gaza border

DSWD condoles, extends assistance to family of Pinoy killed in Hamas attacks in Gaza border

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday (Oct. 12) condoled and formally extended assistance to the family of a Filipino migrant worker who was among the two Pinoy casualties in the October 7 attack of Hamas militants along the border of Gaza and southern Israel. In a report to DSWD Secretary Rex continue reading : DSWD condoles, extends assistance to family of Pinoy killed in Hamas attacks in Gaza border

DSWD explores DPI thinking for social protection services

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the leadership of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to utilize Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Thinking to elevate the implementation of its social protection programs and services. This new approach is part of the priority program of the DSWD to digitize its social protection continue reading : DSWD explores DPI thinking for social protection services

DSWD to distribute Php1B worth of cash aid to Typhoon Egay-hit families in 5 regions

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute Php1.1 billion worth of Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance to the families affected by Super Typhoon Egay beginning Thursday (October 12). The ECT is an adaptive strategy in bridging the gaps between immediate disaster relief, humanitarian response, and early recovery support. It is continue reading : DSWD to distribute Php1B worth of cash aid to Typhoon Egay-hit families in 5 regions

Families of 3 Pinoy fishers killed in Bajo de Masinloc incident get DSWD aid

Families of the three Filipino fishermen who were killed in the October 2 ramming incident in Bajo de Masinloc have received cash aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) immediately after the accident. In a report to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Field Office 3 (Central Luzon) Regional Director Venus Rebuldela said FO-3 continue reading : Families of 3 Pinoy fishers killed in Bajo de Masinloc incident get DSWD aid

DSWD, FAO hold simulation exercises of B-SPARED project in Mindanao

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held simulation exercises for the Building on Social Protection for Anticipatory Action and Response in Emergencies and Disasters (B-SPARED) Project in two pilot areas in Mindanao. The B-SPARED Project is an Anticipatory Action (AA) pilot initiative continue reading : DSWD, FAO hold simulation exercises of B-SPARED project in Mindanao

DSWD chief graces Aboitiz Foundation’s 35th anniversary celebration

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joins the officials and staff of Aboitiz Foundation as they celebrate their 35th anniversary at the Infinity Ballroom, F1 Hotel in Taguig City on Wednesday (October 11). Sec. Gatchalian also served as a resource person in the foundation’s second plenary session discussing the Department’s efforts continue reading : DSWD chief graces Aboitiz Foundation’s 35th anniversary celebration

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Julius Gorospe presents the agency's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiatives during the Digital Public Infrastructure: Accelerating Action Workshop held at the World Bank in Washington, DC from September 12 to 15. The DPI project aims to streamline the DSWD's operations in line with the Marcos Administration's thrust to accelerate digitalization across all government agencies.

DSWD showcases digitalization initiatives in international workshop

In line with its initiatives to digitalize the provision of social services, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) showcased its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) project during a workshop held at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC from September 12 to 15. The four-day workshop, which had the theme “Digital Public Infrastructure: Accelerating continue reading : DSWD showcases digitalization initiatives in international workshop

DSWD to extend assistance to families of 2 Pinoys killed in Israel – Sec. Gatchalian

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (October 11) directed the DSWD Operations Group to locate the families of the two Filipinos who were killed in the ongoing conflict in Israel so the Department can extend the necessary assistance to them. The DSWD chief directed Undersecretary for Operations Group Pinky continue reading : DSWD to extend assistance to families of 2 Pinoys killed in Israel – Sec. Gatchalian

DSWD backs gathering of experts on adoption, alternative child care services

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian expressed his support in strengthening the partnership and coordination between the Philippines and receiving countries involved in adoption and alternative child care during the 17th Philippine Global Consultation on Child Welfare Services at the Hilton Hotel, Pasay City on Tuesday (October 10). “We hold this continue reading : DSWD backs gathering of experts on adoption, alternative child care services