DSWD ties up with DHSUD for provision of shelter to families, persons in street situation

Department of Social Welfare and Development  (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian (right) on Thursday (August 3) met with Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Acuzar at the DHSUD Central Office to discuss the provision of housing units that will be used as temporary shelter for individuals and families in street situations (FISS). continue reading : DSWD ties up with DHSUD for provision of shelter to families, persons in street situation

DSWD provides cash aid to over 10,000 Egay-stricken families in Ilocos Region

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-1 (Ilocos Region) on Thursday (Aug 3) started distributing cash assistance to Egay-afected families in the region to help them recover from the adverse effects of the super typhoon. More than 6,600 families with totally-damaged houses received Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) and more than continue reading : DSWD provides cash aid to over 10,000 Egay-stricken families in Ilocos Region

DSWD starts training of student-tutors for Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started the orientation and training of college students who will compose the army of tutors for the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program after its pilot launch on Wednesday (August 2). The Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program is a reformatted educational assistance program of the Department that seeks to continue reading : DSWD starts training of student-tutors for Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

DSWD chief lauds NROC for swift dispatch of relief goods

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday (Aug. 3) commended the National Resource Operations Center (NROC) for releasing a total of 45,500 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) in just two days. “Congratulations to NROC for the 45,000 FFPs in two days,” Secretary Gatchalian said after receiving the report from continue reading : DSWD chief lauds NROC for swift dispatch of relief goods

Ilocos Norte emergency cash payout starts today (Aug 3) – DSWD chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has reported that the emergency cash transfer (ECT) payout for Ilocos Norte has started on Thursday (Aug. 3). The ECT payout is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr’s instruction to the DSWD chief to focus on the early recovery and rehabilitation of families continue reading : Ilocos Norte emergency cash payout starts today (Aug 3) – DSWD chief

_The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognizes partners, personnel, and stakeholders during the culminating activity of the 15th anniversary celebration of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on Tuesday (August 1) at the Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City._

DSWD vows to uplift more Filipino families under 4Ps

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) showed its strong commitment to continue uplifting the lives of poor Filipino households as the 15th anniversary celebration of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps concluded on Tuesday (Aug. 1) at the Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, through Undersecretary Vilma Cabrera of continue reading : DSWD vows to uplift more Filipino families under 4Ps

DSWD chief meets French envoy; wants enhanced PH-French partnership

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian met with French Ambassador Michéle Boccoz on Wednesday (August 2) during the latter’s courtesy visit at the Central Office in Quezon City. Amb. Boccoz was accompanied by Political Counselor Thomas Rollet and Father Matthieu Dauchez, executive director of ANAK-Tnk (Tulay ng Kabataan). During the meeting, continue reading : DSWD chief meets French envoy; wants enhanced PH-French partnership