June is considered to be  Pride Month, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is one with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. “Being true to one’s self is one of the many commendable things that we can learn from continue reading : DSWD backs LGBTQ community to end gender discrimination

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins other government agencies and non-government organizations in the celebration of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from November 25 to December 12, spearheaded by Philippine Commission on Women (PCW). With the theme “End VAW Now! It’s our Duty!,” the campaign aims to increase support and commitment continue reading : DSWD supports anti-‘violence against women’ campaign

Quezon City – In celebration of Women’s Month, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman was awarded yesterday by women-legislators “for her strong commitment to public service and selfless dedication to alleviate the plight of disaster -stricken Filipinos. “ The Secretary (3rd from left, 2nd row) proudly shows her  citation as she poses with women-legislators continue reading : Sec. Soliman cited by women-solons for commitment to public service

For 14 years, Alona Mangaldinan, 45 years old, a mother of four children from Alicia, Isabela,  fed her family on her earnings as a “jueteng” (numbers game) bet collector. She knew fully well that jueteng is illegal but, nonetheless,  continued to do so, albeit, with fear of being apprehended by authorities.  “Dahil po sa kahirapan, lahat po continue reading : Mother gives up being “jueteng” bet collector, becomes parent-leader of CCT beneficiaries

A Dumagat woman broke the age-old tradition of her tribe and never regretted her decision. Emily Sarmiento, 44, from Rodriguez, Rizal, fondly called Kwatang by her tribesmen, said she cannot afford to repeat the mistake of compromising her family’s well-being just so to follow her tribe’s long-held traditional beliefs. She recognized how Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino continue reading : Dumagat woman defies tribal tradition to bring change to her family

Anda, Pangasinan — The role of fathers in the nurturing of children is as important as that of mothers. It has been a misconception among Filipino fathers that their wives should be the primary caregiver and nurturer of their children while they provide for the family’s needs. On the other hand, with the global economic slowdown, continue reading : DSWD sees rise of fathers active in home and community