The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office (CO) recently obtained 100% compliance with the Energy Efficiency Conservation (EEC) measure and programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) during the spot check conducted last May 2, 2022. Republic Act 11285 or the EEC Act aims to institutionalize energy efficiency and conservation, enhance the continue reading : DSWD gets perfect Energy Efficiency Conservation rating
As part of the final report of the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cluster (HDPRC) during the Duterte Legacy Summit on May 30-31, Cluster Chair and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista shared the major contributions of the Department to the accomplishments of the current administration on social development. With continue reading : DSWD chief delivers final report on social development to the Filipinos
To ensure the smooth and continued delivery of “Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo”, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) prepared a Transition Handbook for the incoming management of the Department under the new administration. Crafted during a 5-day intensive writeshop, the DSWD Transition Handbook provides a comprehensive overview, discussion on milestone accomplishments, and relevant continue reading : DSWD readies Transition Plan for incoming management
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that it supports the order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on the adoption of digital payments for all government transactions in pursuit of more efficient and effective delivery of services, as well as expediting its processes. Prior to the signing of Executive Order No. 170, the continue reading : DSWD supports adoption of digital payments
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s signing of Republic Act (RA) No. 11767 or the “Foundling Recognition and Protection Act”, which promotes the rights and ensures additional protection for children with unknown facts of birth and parentage. Under the new law, foundlings in the Philippines and in Philippine continue reading : DSWD welcomes signing of Foundling Recognition and Protection Act
In its effort to further improve the delivery of social protection packages to its beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the newly-constructed Agency Operations Center (AOC), Motorpool, and Information Technology Building in Western Visayas. Led by Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista, the recently-inaugurated AOC will provide real-time information that will serve as continue reading : DSWD launches Agency Operations Center, other facilities in Western Visayas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), held the online launch of an activity book and a comic book which will help alleviate the mental health risks of the COVID-19 pandemic to children and youth on continue reading : DSWD, partners launch books promoting children’s mental health
The Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) providing senior citizens and persons with disabilities with their mandated discounts on their online purchases was signed on May 6. Ratified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Trade and Industry, National Commission of Senior Citizens, National Council on Disability Affairs, Department of Health, Department of continue reading : Guidelines on discount for online purchases of seniors, persons with disabilities signed – DSWD
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a historic global health crisis but has also posed a continuing threat to the livelihood of many Filipinos. Countless establishments, since the beginning of the health crisis, have been negatively affected, even worse, small and macro enterprises had to close. Baingkong Samad Salik’s business is among the industries in continue reading : Weaving a better life amid new normal through livelihood assistance
Recognizing the role of the media in advancing its communications efforts under the stewardship of Secretary Rolando Bautista, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held a simple Fellowship with the Media on May 14 to express appreciation and gratitude to them. In his message, Secretary Bautista highlighted the significant role of the members continue reading : DSWD presents gains under Sec. Bautista, thanks media for support during Fellowship
