Community volunteers give a thumbs-up during the turnover of handwashing facilities.

DSWD community beneficiary in Bohol receives DILG Safety Seal

The local government unit (LGU) of Sevilla, Bohol was awarded a Safety Seal Certification from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for having 43 units of handwashing stations established through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). The Safety Seal Certification program of DILG measures the compliance continue reading : DSWD community beneficiary in Bohol receives DILG Safety Seal

DSWD joins ISARAP Convergence Caravan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined the Western Visayas leg of the Integrated Sustainable Assistance Recovery and Advancement Program (ISARAP) convergence caravan. The ISARAP is a convergence activity of government agencies to deliver assistance, programs and services to the Filipino people. On April 29, DSWD Assistant Secretary Rodolfo Encabo joined the DSWD continue reading : DSWD joins ISARAP Convergence Caravan

DSWD resumes implementation of Government Internship Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will resume the implementation of the Government Internship Program (GIP) this May after its deferment in 2020 and 2021 in consideration of the safety and protection of the youth from the COVID-19 pandemic. GIP is one of the components of the Kabataan 2000 program of the Philippine continue reading : DSWD resumes implementation of Government Internship Program

DSWD links community organizations with markets as part of anti-hunger efforts

In its commitment to establish and strengthen linkages of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) with prospective markets and government programs, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) gathered EPAHP partner agencies during a 4-day orientation on the Community Participation Procurement Manual (CPPM) and the Amendment to Resolution continue reading : DSWD links community organizations with markets as part of anti-hunger efforts

DSWD warns public against ‘fake’ recruitment for 4Ps

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public against individuals posing as DSWD personnel who are conducting recruitment and enlistment activities for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The Department received a report that certain individuals wearing the DSWD red vest are allegedly asking non-4Ps members to provide their birth certificates with continue reading : DSWD warns public against ‘fake’ recruitment for 4Ps

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista (middle), Philippine Association of Social Workers, Incorporated (PASWI) National President Raosauro Luntayao (2nd from right), and Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Incorporated (ALSWDOPI) National President Marybeth Ortiz (2nd from left) present the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sealing their partnership to ensure the development of the social work profession in the country.

DSWD partners with social workers’ groups to improve profession, practice

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Incorporated (PASWI), headed by Mr. Rosauro Luntayao, and the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Incorporated (ALSWDOPI), led by Ms. Marybeth Ortiz, on April 22 to ensure the continuous continue reading : DSWD partners with social workers’ groups to improve profession, practice

DSWD among top 10 most approved, trusted government agencies

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes the results of the  PAHAYAG 2022 First Quarter Survey (PQ1 2022) conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia, indicating that the Department is among the top 10 most approved and trusted government agencies. Based on the survey results released on April 8, the DSWD garnered a 59.9% approval rating continue reading : DSWD among top 10 most approved, trusted government agencies

DSWD, World Bank launch Emergency Cash Transfer operations manual

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista and World Bank Senior Economist Dr. Yoonyoung Cho unveil the cover of the Operations Manual (OM) for the implementation of the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) During Disasters on April 18 at the DSWD Central Office. Joining Secretary Bautista and Dr. Cho are San Juan, continue reading : DSWD, World Bank launch Emergency Cash Transfer operations manual

DSWD chief urges youth leaders to be stewards of good governance

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista encouraged the youth to become role models and stewards of good governance during the 2022 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) National Summit held on April 7 at the Baguio Convention Center where he was the guest of honor. More than 1,000 youth attendees from the different continue reading : DSWD chief urges youth leaders to be stewards of good governance

DSWD continues to implement the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to implement the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa program (BP2) which is open to all eligible Filipinos wanting to start anew in the provinces. The BP2 Program was enacted through Executive Order (EO) No. 114 to provide measures that can support the decongestion of urban communities through continue reading : DSWD continues to implement the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program