“Mahirap mag-aral pero mas mahirap ‘yong walang pinag-aralan.” (It is hard to study but it is even harder to be uneducated). This was Ronel Desales’ motivation to finish his studies and realize his simple dream of providing a better life for his family. The 23-year-old Ronel grew up in a poor family living in the continue reading : Real life stories behind 4Ps – Former 4Ps monitored child fulfills dream of becoming a seaman
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has issued a new cease and desist order (CDO) against the Quezon City childcare facility of Gentle Hands Inc. due to the revocation of its fire safety inspection certificate (FSIC) by the Bureau of Fire Protection. The new CDO issued by DSWD on June 13 was based continue reading : DSWD issues new CDO vs Gentle Hands due to BFP’s revocation of FSIC
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol Regional Director Norman Laurio (in red) and Senator Bong Go (in light blue) visited an evacuation center in Tobaco City, Albay on Thursday (June 22) to check on the condition of displaced locals affected by the Mayon eruption. Bicol Regional Director Laurio also supervised the distribution of continue reading : More Mayon evacuees receive financial aid from DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured the would-be graduates of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the continued support from local government units (LGUs), including various government agencies, and the private sector. “Ang mga exiting 4Ps ay pormal na i-indorso sa kanilang mga lokal na pamahalaan kasama ang kanilang case continue reading : DSWD assures 4Ps graduates of continued support from LGUs, gov’t agencies, private sector
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol Regional Director Norman Laurio ( in red shirt) joins Senator Jinggoy Estrada (In blue shirt) in his visit to San Jose evacuation center in Malilipot town, Albay on Thursday (June 22). The DSWD Bicol Regional Office also distributed cash aid to the evacuees through the Assistance to continue reading : Cash aid extended to Mayon evacuees
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian showed his support to the protection of children during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dialogue on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. During the opening session of the conference at the Manila Diamond Residences in Makati City Thursday (June continue reading : DSWD chief joins hand with ASEAN delegates to advance child rights protection
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian welcomes the delegation of member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the opening session of the dialogue on child rights protection on Thursday (June 22). The two-day dialogue, being held at the Manila Diamond Residences Hotel in Makati City, provides a regional continue reading : DSWD chief welcomes ASEAN delegates to child rights protection dialogue
Responding swiftly to the urgent needs of 1,829 families affected by severe flooding in Kabacan, Cotabato province, the Disaster Response Management Division of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XII distributed family food packs (FFPs) to alleviate the hardships faced by the flood victims. DSWD FO XII Director Loreto Cabaya Jr. continue reading : DSWD FO XII provides aid to 1,829 flood-affected families in Cotabato
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian welcomed the offer of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to help operationalize the DSWD Academy located in Barangay Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. ILO Country Director Khalid Hassan made offer of assistance to Secretary Gatchalian during his courtesy visit at the DSWD Central Office continue reading : DSWD, ILO explore partnership to operationalize Social Work and Development Academy
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (June 21) presided over the first regular meeting of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger (IATF-ZH) as the newly-designated chairperson. The meeting was geared at further strengthening the convergence among the IATF-ZH members, other national government agencies, the private sector, and development continue reading : DSWD chief bats for convergence of gov’t programs in 1st hunger task force meeting
