The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the lead agency protecting the rights of children, supports the observance of the 1st Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week (AACCW) celebration on June 9 and 10, 2022. As mandated by Republic Act (RA) 11642 or the “Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act,” the continue reading : DSWD supports 1st Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week Celebration
DSWD outgoing management welcomes incoming Secretary Tulfo
In line with the upcoming change in leadership at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), outgoing Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista met with incoming Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo and his team on June 6 for a briefing on the Department’s landscape and organizational structure, major programs and services, accomplishments and key milestones as continue reading : DSWD outgoing management welcomes incoming Secretary Tulfo
DSWD sends aid to LGUs affected by Bulusan eruption
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office V, has started its response operations to support the municipality of Juban. Sorsogon due to the eruption of Mt. Bulusan. According to the June 6, 6PM report, the DSWD Field Office (FO) V sent 1,000 Family Food Packs (FFPs) and 158 sets of continue reading : DSWD sends aid to LGUs affected by Bulusan eruption
DSWD awards the Multi-Sectoral Governance Council for role in PGS journey
Department Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista awarded the Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC) members with plaques of recognition for their exemplary contribution to the successful Performance Governance System (PGS) Journey of the Department. In a simple ceremony, DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista presented the plaques of appreciation to Dr. Maria continue reading : DSWD awards the Multi-Sectoral Governance Council for role in PGS journey
DSWD supports BJMP’s organizational transformation goal, shares breakthroughs in strategy management
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) pledged its support as mentor to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in the accomplishment of its Performance Governance System (PGS) Pathway goals or its Journey for Advancement, Innovation and Long-term Development Plan 2040 (J.A.I.L. Plan 2040). DSWD’s Office of Strategy Management (OSM) Director Jam continue reading : DSWD supports BJMP’s organizational transformation goal, shares breakthroughs in strategy management
DSWD gets perfect Energy Efficiency Conservation rating
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
DSWD chief delivers final report on social development to the Filipinos
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
DSWD readies Transition Plan for incoming management
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
DSWD supports adoption of digital payments
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
DSWD welcomes signing of Foundling Recognition and Protection Act
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