The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) thanked the public for the continued trust in the delivery of social protection programs, especially the much needed aid at this time of the pandemic. Based on the 2021 Philippine Trust Index (PTI), the DSWD was among the institutions most trusted by the public, along with the continue reading : DSWD thanks public for continued trust
As of November 2021, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) served 417 individuals who sought assistance through intervention through the Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support to Individuals and Families Affected by COVID 19 and other Crisis Situations (WiSUPPORT) program. Launched and pilot implemented at the height of the pandemic, WiSUPPORT is a continue reading : DSWD’s WiSUPPORT program reaches out to 417 individuals needing psycho-social support
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is in constant endeavor of supporting small producers of agricultural products in continuation of its implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP). DSWD continues to encourage its Field Offices and other program implementers to engage local farmers in the procurement of raw materials for feeding programs as continue reading : DSWD taps local producers for feeding program
In an effort to weed out corruption within the institution, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched its newly created Anti-Corruption Committees (ACCs) at the Central and Field Offices on November 19. The initiative is in support to “Project Kasangga: Aksyon Laban sa Korapsiyon” of the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC). Along with the continue reading : DSWD creates Anti-Corruption Committees (ACCs)
He wanted to help his parents in providing for their family. This was the main reason why Aquino Daguio left his hometown in the province of Apayao in 1989 to look for a job in Manila. Several years later, Aquino was able to build his own family and find a permanent job as a utility continue reading : The journey of starting over
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista reported the status of the implementation of various social welfare programs and services in President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Talk to the People on November 15. Focusing on the contributions of DSWD in poverty alleviation and attainment of peace and order, Secretary Bautista detailed the continue reading : DSWD Chief highlights efforts on poverty alleviation, peace and order during Talk to the People
In support of the upcoming National Vaccination Days, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to strengthen its efforts and advocacy to encourage program beneficiaries to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Dubbed as ‘Bayanihan, Bakunahan’ this activity aims to achieve population protection through the convergence efforts of national government agencies and local government units continue reading : DSWD supports National Vaccination Day, encourages beneficiaries to get vaccinated
Upon hurdling the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Stage 1 Certification Audit conducted by the Socotec Certification Philippines Inc. on November 12, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will now proceed with the Stage 2 Audit, signifying a step closer to getting awarded an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification. Socotec, in continue reading : DSWD nears goal of achieving certification to international standards on quality management systems
For Wenina Rosellosa or ‘Nanay Wennie’, a 75 year old community volunteer, age is not a hindrance to contribute towards the improvement of her community in Barangay Canagahan, San Remigio, Cebu. Despite being a senior citizen, Nanay Wennie joined the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) in 2019 as a continue reading : Elderly community volunteer champions community-driven development
Motivational writer, William Arthur Ward, left this beautiful quote “Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.” For Jimbo (not his real name), however, curiosity did not lead him to learning, but took him down the path of drug use. This wrong path that he took brought him and his family pain – before continue reading : DSWD’s Yakap Bayan Program turns deviant to public servant
