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June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025

In Rose’s case client-social worker confidentiality is being observed – DSWD

Social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who interviewed Rose, the woman who was photographed while crawling out of a drainage in Makati City, were informed of her occasional drug use and the client-social worker confidentiality in her case was being observed. “Our social workers for Pag-abot program knew of Rose’s occasional use of illegal substance and as part of the conditions, she will undergo rehabilitation,“ Director Marlyn Moral of the DSWD’s Pag-abot program said on Monday (June 9). Director Moral pointed out that the DSWD’s Pag-abot program does not discriminate when it comes to reaching […]
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June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

DSWD celebrates 30th Migrant Workers Day with OFWs in Hong Kong

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), led by Undersecretary Monina Josefina Romualdez of the Operations Group, joined on Sunday (June 8) the OFW Serbisyo Caravan in Hong Kong in celebration of the 30th Migrant Workers Day. The caravan was an initiative of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr to bring Government programs and services closer to people. This also aligns with the Marcos Administration’s recognition of the brave sacrifices of OFWs in supporting their families and a testament to their contribution in building the Filipino nation. Protective […]
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June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

DSWD joins DMW’s OFW Serbisyo caravan in Hong Kong; offers psycho-social, other services

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are called our modern-day heroes or mga ‘Bagong Bayani’. But even heroes need help, too. With the OFW’s need for help in mind, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) brought its programs and services on Sunday (June 8) to the OFW Serbisyo Caravan in Chatel Road, Hong Kong organized by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Hong Kong is home to more than 200,000 OFWs based on the latest DMW figures. The OFW Serbisyo Caravan is an initiative of the DMW for the OFWs or the “Bagong Bayani ng Mundo,” which features the convergence […]
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June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

In Rose’s case client-social worker confidentiality is being observed – DSWD

Social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who interviewed Rose, the woman who was photographed while crawling out of a drainage in Makati City, were informed of her occasional drug use and the client-social worker confidentiality in her case was being observed. “Our social workers for Pag-abot program knew of Rose’s occasional use of illegal substance and as part of the conditions, she will undergo rehabilitation,“ Director Marlyn Moral of the DSWD’s Pag-abot program said on Monday (June 9). Director Moral pointed out that the DSWD’s Pag-abot program does not discriminate when it comes to reaching […]
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June 7, 2025
June 7, 2025

Walang Gutom Program is a strategic investment to human capital – DSWD exec

“We will not progress as a nation if a significant portion of the population remains hungry, remains poor. At dito po pumapasok ang ating Walang Gutom Program (WGP), not as a temporary measure para ma-address ang kagutuman, but as a strategic investment in human capital.” This was emphasized by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Baldr Bringas of the Innovations Program and Development Group (IPDG) during his guesting at the DSWD-Teleradyo partnership program, ‘Serbisyong DSWD for Every Juan’ on Saturday (June 7). Asst. Secretary Bringas said the WGP aims to fight involuntary hunger by providing food augmentation […]
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June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

DSWD on blue alert ahead of possible storm; stays ready during Eid’l Adha

The Disaster Response Command Center (DRCC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now on blue alert status as it monitors the development of the low-pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Guiuan, Eastern Visayas. “Following the order from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), DSWD’s DRCC is now fully activated to monitor and prepare for any possible effects of the weather disturbance,” Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG), who is also the agency spokesperson, said on Friday (June 6). In line with the directive of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, […]
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June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

DSWD implements both social welfare and development programs – Secretary Gatchalian

“Hindi dapat tignan na masama ang social welfare. Pero ulit-ulit kong sinasabi, may development function ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).” This was stressed by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday (June 5) in an interview over the Bilyonaryo News Channel’s ‘At The Forefront’ program, as he gave his thoughts on the criticism that the Department is ‘ayuda-centric.’ Secretary Gatchalian explained that welfare programs should not be seen as negative as they are aligned with the mandate of the government to be the stewards of the Filipino public especially in times of distress. “Naniniwala ako na obligasyon ng […]
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June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

Lawmaker lauds DSWD’s Pag-abot Program as 24/7 reach-out continues even on a holiday

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Pag-abot Program, conducts its day-to-day reach-out operations in Metro Manila—even on a holiday—as part of its ongoing efforts to extend social protection to families and individuals in street situations (FISS). During the reach-out operation on Friday (June 6) along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City, Representative JC Abalos of the Pagtibayin at Palaguin ang Pangkabuhayang Pilipino Partylist joined the DSWD team as an observer. The lawmaker lauded the DSWD social workers for their commitment and hard work, saying, “Gusto kong magbigay ng pugay sa lahat ng social workers dito sa DSWD, […]
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June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

DSWD will always put the best interest of social workers – Sec. Gatchalian

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will never cease to empower and uphold the dignity of social workers by ensuring that their voices are always heard — not only in steering the agency’s services to the public, but in initiatives that honor and pay tribute to their noble profession. Secretary Rex Gatchalian emphasized this on Thursday (June 5) during the consultation dialogue with social workers from various local organizations and associations held at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. “We, as the Department of Social Welfare and Development, want nothing but to empower our social workers — […]
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