DSWD to open slots for Government Internship Program applicants

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to start accepting applicants for the Government Internship Program (GIP) beginning May 9 until May 12 this year. GIP is one of the components of the Kabataan 2000 program of the Philippine government. The program aims to provide an opportunity for in-school youth to have continue reading : DSWD to open slots for Government Internship Program applicants

DSWD opens satellite office for AICS in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

(First Photo) DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (middle), San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan Mayor Arthur Robes (left), and DSWD Field Office III Director Jonathan Dirain (right) seal a joint undertaking with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)for the installation of a satellite office for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) at the continue reading : DSWD opens satellite office for AICS in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Left Photo: DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (left) and OPAPRU Acting Secretary Isidro Purisima lead the renewal of partnership in the implementation of socio-economic interventions under the MILF Normalization Program on Tuesday, May 2, at the DSWD Central Office. Right Photo: (From left to right) DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns Alan Tanjusay, DSWD Secretary Gatchalian, OPAPRU Acting Secretary Purisima, and Presidential Assistant for Bangsamoro Transformation David Diciano present the newly signed partnership agreement.

DSWD, OPAPRU renew commitment for MILF Normalization Program

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) Acting Secretary Isidro Purisima signed an agreement on Tuesday, May 2, renewing the agencies’ convergence mechanisms towards the fulfillment of the government’s normalization commitments for the former members of the Moro Islamic Liberation continue reading : DSWD, OPAPRU renew commitment for MILF Normalization Program

DSWD Chief meets Philippine Paralympic Chess Team

Photo 1 (Left) DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (left) and Philippine Paralympic Chess Team Coach James Infiesto present the trophy received by the Philippine Paralympic Chess Team after finishing 3rd place in the 1st International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Belgrade, Serbia held last February. Photo 2 (Right) Secretary Gatchalian with continue reading : DSWD Chief meets Philippine Paralympic Chess Team

Support for DSWD’s programs for MILF

Photo 1 (Left) DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (left) and Acting Presidential Adviser for Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPARRU) Isidro Purisima sign on Tuesday, May 2, an agreement for the transfer of Php396 million in funds from OPAPRU for the implementation of the DSWD’s socio-economic programs for the normalization of former members of the Moro Islamic continue reading : Support for DSWD’s programs for MILF

Former 4Ps beneficiary in Occidental Mindoro, now a civil engineer

Another beneficiary of the Pantawid sa Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), this time from the Mimaropa Region, has passed the 2023 Civil Engineer Licensure Examinations after surmounting difficulties early in life. Engr. Shemiah M. Pineda is a 23 year-old native of San Jose town in Occidental Mindoro, a province that hit the  news headlines recently due continue reading : Former 4Ps beneficiary in Occidental Mindoro, now a civil engineer

DSWD joins Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa in Pasay City

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and other cabinet members and officials in the Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para Sa Manggagawa event at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Sunday, April 30. The activity was conducted in line with the 121st Labor Day celebration, continue reading : DSWD joins Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa in Pasay City

DSWD assists first batch of returning overseas Filipinos from Sudan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed the first batch of the returning Overseas Filipinos (OFs) from conflict-torn Sudan and immediately provided them with psychosocial intervention as initial assistance upon their arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Saturday, April 29. On board Qatar Airways Flight No. QR 204, the eight hotel continue reading : DSWD assists first batch of returning overseas Filipinos from Sudan

DSWD welcomes OFs from Sudan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes the first batch of returning Overseas Filipinos (OFs) from conflict-torn Sudan on Saturday, April 29, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Upon assessment, the DSWD, through its National Capital Region Field Office provided psychosocial intervention to the repatriated Filipinos as an initial assistance.

DSWD FO-NCR, PMB ready to assist Filipinos from Sudan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to render assistance to returning Overseas Filipinos (OF) from conflict-torn Sudan. The eight Filipinos fled from Khartoum, Sudan and arrived in Greece onboard a Greek military aircraft. Philippine Ambassador to Greece Giovanni Palec received the evacuees, who are expected to arrive in the Philippines at continue reading : DSWD FO-NCR, PMB ready to assist Filipinos from Sudan