In support to the government’s effort to end child labor in the country and in compliance with Republic Act No. 9231 or the Anti-Child Labor Law, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to intensify its campaign to eliminate this social ill through various initiatives. The Department has started the nationwide implementation of continue reading : DSWD strengthens efforts against child labor
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) lauded the ratification of the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives on the “Domestic Administration Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act.” The DSWD emphasized that the new bill is a milestone legislation since it will ensure that the best interest of Filipino children in continue reading : DSWD lauds Congress’ ratification of bill on legal adoption and alternative child care
“Whenever you find yourself walking the wrong path, there is always a chance to go back and find the way leading to the right track.” For Alex (not his real name), this powerful statement saved him from the darkest moment of his life. Looking back at his journey, 16-year old Alex was caught selling drugs continue reading : A way back to the right track
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public against a fake Facebook page posing to be DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista’s account. The bogus FB page which used the photo of Sec. Bautista has posted a status on ending anarchy and dynasty in the country. Furthermore, it was used by some netizens continue reading : DSWD warns public vs fake FB page using Sec. Bautista’s name
To drumbeat attention towards upholding and protecting children’s rights amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), National Youth Commission (NYC), and other partner government agencies and organizations will spearhead the observance of the 2021 National Children’s Month (NCM) this November. By virtue of continue reading : 2021 National Children’s Month: DSWD, partners continue to champion children’s rights amid pandemic
On behalf of the Philippine government, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista received 2,000 metric tons or 40,000 bags of rice from the Government of the People’s Republic of China through Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Honorable Huang Xilian during a simple turn over ceremony on October 21. The continue reading : DSWD receives rice donation from China
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that it engaged the services of different Financial Service Providers (FSPs) with proper credentials for the distribution of the second tranche emergency subsidy of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP). With the guidance and technical assistance of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), being the continue reading : DSWD assures ‘no irregularity’ on engagement with FSPs for SAP distribution
In pursuit of bringing social protection packages closer to the public, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to participate in the Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan Towards National Recovery. Given the success of its simultaneous nationwide launch last September 30, a localized Duterte Legacy Caravan was conducted at the NCRPO Grandstand, Camp Bagong continue reading : Sec. Bautista on Duterte Legacy Caravan: Gov’t aims to support Filipinos amid pandemic
With the vision of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clearly laid out in the DSWD Strategy 2028, the Department has paved the way for the poor, disadvantaged, and vulnerable Filipinos to access social protection programs that are responsive to their needs. The DSWD Strategy Map provides the Department and its employees with continue reading : DSWD sets breakthroughs in improving lives of Filipinos
“Before the reward, there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy.” This quotation from Ralph Ransom sums up the entire life of every individual including Tatay Alberto Santillan Paglinawan. Born on August 20, 1920 in Sagay, Negros Occidental, Tatay Alberto finally reaped the rewards of his continue reading : Harvesting the fruits of centennial life
