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April 26, 2025

Over 100 members of 4Ps in Pangasinan gets hired-on-the-spot at inter-agency job fair

Some 3,000 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries from 11 towns in Pangasinan participated in the ‘Trabaho para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair held in Dagupan City on Friday (April 25). As of press time, 117 4Ps members were hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) by employers invited by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Vilma Cabrera of the Conditional Cash Transfer Group (CCTG) and DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma were present to welcome the 4Ps members to the job fair. In her message, Undersecretary Cabrera said: “Ang Trabaho Caravan ay isa sa mga inisyatibo ng […]
April 25, 2025

‘Kaagapay’ donations portal provides safe space for donors – DSWD exec

The Kaagapay donations portal of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provides a safe space for donors with its anonymity feature that ensures their privacy. “May option po duon, pwedeng anonymous, ayaw nilang malaman, pero pwede din pong malaman. For purposes of privacy, hindi po namin pinu-publish unless gusto ng donor,” Assistant Secretary Marie Rafael of the DSWD’s Partnerships Building and Resource Mobilization Office (PBMRMO) said in an interview over DZXL News on Thursday (April 24). For transparency, donations to the DSWD are published and made accessible to the public through the portal. Asst. Secretary Rafael noted that […]
April 25, 2025

‘Trabaho para sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair for 4Ps members goes to Pangasinan

Around 3,000 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from 11 municipalities in Pangasinan participate in the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ job fair in Dagupan City on Friday (April 25). Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Vilma Cabrera of the Conditional Cash Transfer Group (CCTG) was present at the job fair. Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) also graced the activity. The job fair is part of the collaborative effort of various agencies, under the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to help the graduating 4Ps beneficiaries find employment opportunities. As of […]
April 25, 2025

NEDA Board’s approval of DSWD’s REFUEL project to scale up ‘Walang Gutom Program’

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board’s approval of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) Project will support the scale up of the agency’s Walang Gutom Program (WGP) for 2025-2028. Undersecretary Edu Punay of the DSWD’s Innovations, Programs, and Development Group (IPDG), who also serves as the National Program Manager of the WGP, underscored the importance of building on the gains from the pilot implementation. “The approval of REFUEL enables us to expand and improve the program with stronger implementation systems, enhanced digital infrastructure, and broader partnerships to […]
April 25, 2025

DSWD cites accurate information vital in securing minor’s travel clearance

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated the necessity of providing accurate information in securing clearance for minors traveling abroad (MTA) to avoid delays in their foreign travel. Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the DSWD’s Statutory Programs under Operations Group said the agency follows a stringent process in its issuance of the travel clearance certificate to safeguard Filipino children from child trafficking and exploitation, especially those who are participating in short study grants and out-of-the-country competitions. Asst. Secretary Colico responded to a question of a reporter during the agency’s Thursday Media Forum on April 24 regarding the […]
April 25, 2025

DSWD urges early application for minor’s travel clearance amid summer rush

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) appeals to clients in need of travel clearance for minors traveling abroad (MTA) to apply for this document early, particularly now that the agency is seeing a surge in volume of requests amid the school break. Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the DSWD’s Protective Programs said requesting a travel permit for minors going out of the country 30 days before their departure is ideal to avoid any delay or inconvenience. “Amin pong pinapaalam sa publiko na ngayon po ay peak season at marami pong nag-aaply sa ngayon kaya kailangan po namin ng […]
April 24, 2025

Spouses of OFWs now considered as solo parents – DSWD exec

“Ngayon po pati asawa ng OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) pwede nang i-consider na solo parent.” This was the explanation made by Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Statutory Programs under Operations Group during her presentation on the salient provisions of Republic Act No. 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act at the agency’s Thursday Media Forum on April 24. Asst. Secretary Colico said spouses of Filipinos working abroad for one year and above and belonging to the low/semi-skilled worker category will be regarded as solo parents who are entitled to benefits and […]
April 24, 2025

DSWD’s Media Forum tackles benefits, privileges for solo parents

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the Statutory Programs under Operations Group discusses the benefits and privileges for solo parents during the agency’s Thursday Media Forum on April 24 at the Central Office’s New Press Center in Quezon City. Asst. Secretary Colico also presented the salient provisions of Republic Act No. 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act and answered questions from reporters. The DSWD Thursday Media Forum, which is held weekly at the New Press Center, is hosted by Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for Communications Raymond Robert Burgos and Director […]
April 24, 2025

DSWD supports campaign vs child bullying

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to organize advocacy activities to help prevent bullying in public schools, an agency official said on Wednesday (April 23). Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the agency supports the Department of Education’s (DepEd) anti-bullying campaign by conducting capacity-building and learning activities, especially for the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). “Bullying is one of the main causes of learning disruption among children and teens. To help address this concern, the DSWD’s 4Ps conducts family development sessions (FDS) to inform parents on the significance of having a nurturing family and school […]
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