Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Edu Punay of the Innovations and Program Development Group (IPDG) signs on Monday (April 28) a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Mayor Rafael Tanjuatco of Tanay, Rizal for the implementation of the agency’s Apo Ko: Kwento Ni Lolo’t Lola, Gabay ng Kabataan project. The Project Apo Ko is an intergenerational initiative which aims to pass down the wisdom of the elderly to the younger generation, fostering mutual understanding, empathy, and cooperation. The MOA was also signed by Assistant Regional Director for AdministrationAlkent Bacolod of the DSWD Field Office CALABARZON. Present to witness […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) met with representatives of the Aged Care Research Industry and Innovation Australia (ARIIA) last April 16 to explore innovative collaboration in the area of elderly care and workforce development. The ARIIA team, headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Reuben Jacob, shared their person-centered, technology-driven programs aimed at reshaping aged care in Australia and beyond. DSWD Assistant Secretary Rodolfo Santos and Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Division Chief Loida Villanueva of the agency’s Policy Development and Planning Bureau (PDPB) joined the meeting and presented the ongoing programs and initiatives for senior citizens and persons with disabilities […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Monina Josefina Romualdez of the agency’s Operations Group (OG) and Mayor Benjamin Abalos Sr. of Mandaluyong City greet the solo parents who attended the service caravan of various government agencies at the Mandaluyong City College of Science and Technology Gymnasium on Saturday (April 26). The service caravan, which was organized as part of the celebration of the National Solo Parents Week from April 21 to 26, served as a one-stop-shop where solo parents were able to avail of various government programs. Among the participating agencies were the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), PhilHealth, […]

A total of 1,800 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) members from Bulacan join the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas para sa 4Ps’ job fair at the Bulacan State University in Malolos, Bulacan on Saturday (April 26). The ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ is a joint initiative of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DA) and other key agencies. By providing pre-employment assistance, advisory services and other essential government services, the job fair aims to help graduating 4Ps beneficiaries attain employment and reach the level of self-sufficiency. As […]