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May 21, 2025

DSWD chief supports PBBM’s directive on swift, efficient delivery of gov’t services to vulnerable, marginalized groups

PRESS RELEASEMay 21, 2025Ref: Ms. Myla MonsodMobile: 09175121430 DSWD chief supports PBBM’s directive on swift, efficient delivery of gov’t services to vulnerable, marginalized groups The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is fully supportive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive on the need to shift away from politics and focus on governance that directly benefits the public. In the first episode of BBM Podcast last Monday (May 19), President Marcos said the recent May 2025 election results show that Filipinos are “tired of politics” and want more actions from their leaders, acknowledging public disappointment over slow government services […]
May 20, 2025

DSWD signs deal with financial partners for digitalization of regulatory services

Bureau Directors of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed a Quadripartite Memorandum of Agreement (QMOA) with GCash, Land Bank of the Philippines, and the Bureau of Treasury on Monday (May 19) to improve the streamlining and digitalization of regulatory services through the DSWD Harmonized Electronic License and Permit System (HELPS) online platform. Held at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City, the QMOA signing formalized the standing agreement of the DSWD with GCash as an online payment gateway of the agency’s regulatory services available through the HELPS online platform. Among the frontline services covered by the agreement […]
May 20, 2025

DSWD’s AICS helps bereaved families in their most difficult journey in life

There is never an easy way to say goodbye to a departed loved one. The grief and pain can be crushing beyond words— and for many Filipinos living from paycheck to paycheck, it is made even heavier by the financial weight of hospital bills, medication, and funeral expenses. Yet even in those grim, heart-shattering moments, every bereaved family wishes nothing but to express their love, respect, and care for those who have passed on. But what happens when love alone is not enough to cover the piling cost of a proper farewell? This is where the Department of Social Welfare […]
May 20, 2025

DSWD aids stranded individuals due to San Juanico Bridge emergency repair

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office 8-Eastern Visayas swiftly assisted the individuals affected by the passage restrictions due to the emergency repair of the San Juanico Bridge, an agency official said on Tuesday (May 20). Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said the agency has provided 211 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) amounting to Php135,472.55 to the stranded individuals at the bridge area. “Upon the instructions of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the Field Office-8 immediately provided FFPs to all the affected truckers, porters, drivers, and passengers,” Asst. Secretary Dumlao, who […]
May 20, 2025

DSWD produces record 3 million food packs in agency warehouses nationwide

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) now has a total of 3,000,658 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) prepositioned across the agency’s warehouses nationwide — the highest stockpile recorded so far in the Department’s history. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said this record reflects the agency’s untiring dedication to bolster year-round preparation for disasters and calamities. “This big number will go a long way in ensuring that our relief resources can sustain our disaster response efforts,” Assistant Secretary Dumlao who is also the DSWD’s spokesperson said on Monday ( May 19). […]
May 19, 2025

Community participation is key to DSWD’s ‘Panahon ng Pagkilos’ Project

“The Panahon ng Pagkilos Project banks on people’s participation in bringing development to poor communities.” This was emphasized by Director Bernadette Mapue-Joaquin of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) National Program Management Office (NPMO) during an interview on Saturday (May 17) over the DSWD-Teleradyo partnership program, “Serbisyong DSWD for Every Juan” The Panahon ng Pagkilos or the Philippine Community Risk Resilience Project (PCRRP) is a new modality under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kalahi-CIDSS program which employs the community driven development (CDD) approach. “Ang Panahon ng Pagkilos ay naglalayong ma-empower ang […]
May 18, 2025

Four former 4Ps monitored children from Luzon top nursing licensure exam

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) commended on Sunday (May 18) four former monitored children under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who were among the Top 10 passers of the May 2025 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination. “Ang tagumpay ng ating mga dating 4Ps monitored children ay patunay na ang programa ay hindi lamang tungkol sa ayuda kundi isang matibay na tulay tungo sa tagumpay sa buhay. Sa 4Ps, tayo ay namumuhunan sa mga kabataan,” Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the DSWD spokesperson, said. Jamela Irish Casis, a former 4Ps beneficiary from Aguilar, Pangasinan, secured the 6th spot in […]
May 17, 2025

Walang Gutom Program’s culinary challenge promotes behavioral change among beneficiaries – DSWD exec

As the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) culinary competition under its Walang Gutom Program (WGP) continues to reach more communities, it represents the agency’s bold moves to stir more life into its development aspect and commitment to human capital investment. This was emphasized by Undersecretary Edu Punay of the Innovations and Program Development Group (IPDG) as he brought the third installment of the Walang Gutom Kusinero Cook-off Challenge to Naga City in Cebu last Friday (May 16). “Kami po sa DSWD ay hindi na po puro ayuda, ang focus namin is to promote and implement developmental programs which […]
May 17, 2025

DSWD exec shares good practices on int’l child support with foreign, local experts

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna of the agency’s International Affairs, Attached and Supervised Agencies (IAASA) participates in the Consultation Meeting with Secretary General of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) Dr. Christophe Bernasconi and the Philippine Central Authorities of HCCH Conventions on Thursday (May 15) at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Pasay City. Asst. Secretary Fallarcuna discussed the progress and shared good practices in the implementation of the HCCH International Child Support Convention which seeks to establish a modern, efficient and accessible system for the cross border recovery of child […]
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