The government has put in place necessary measures to address the reported rise in the incidence of involuntary hunger in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian cited the timely scale-up implementation of the Walang Gutom 2027 Food Stamp Program (WGP) starting July 2024 as the administration’s response to the increase in the number of Filipinos who experienced involuntary hunger. “As we expand the Walang Gutom program from an initial pilot implementation covering 2,300 household beneficiaries in five areas to 300,000 household beneficiaries in 22 provinces in 10 regions, we […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlighted the importance of preventive measures in addressing cases of violence against children (VAC) during the Talakayang Makabata press conference on Friday (October 18). “Prevention is one of the keys to really ensure that our children are protected para hindi po sila ma-aabuse. Isa nga po diyan yung pagpapalakas ng kapasidad ng mga magulang para alagaan yung kanilang mga anak, para maintindihan po yung complexities of childhood and of adolescence nang sa gayon ay matugunan po nila yung mga pangangailangan ng kanilang mga anak at ma-prevent from any forms of abuse and […]

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlighted the agency’s key programs and initiatives that use Anticipatory Action (AA) approach during the Dialogue on Intergovernmental Organizations’ Cooperation on AA at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Monday (October 14). “In the Philippines, under the DSWD, we have two pilot projects namely Building on Social Protection for Anticipatory Action and Response in Emergencies and Disasters or B-SPARED Project which is supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The other one is the child-centered anticipatory action which is […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated that the agency provides a holistic approach to address the needs of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, emphasizing they are also priority recipients of the agency’s livelihood program. “Kasama doon sa holistic approach na ginagawa ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program ay ang pagtingin din na mabigyan ng livelihood yung ating mga beneficiaries,” 4Ps Social Marketing Division Chief (DC) Marie Grace Ponce said during the 6th episode of the ‘4Ps Fastbreak’ on Wednesday (October 16) in reply to the question on 4Ps beneficiaries receiving assistance for employment. According to SMD […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (October 16) emphasized the importance of engaging various sectors and members of the society in curbing the persistent problem of hunger and malnutrition. “In DSWD, we continue to partner with different agencies to launch programs that will promote proper food nutrition and help address food insecurity and malnourishment. But alone, we cannot fight against hunger. We need each member of society to continuously work together (a whole-of-society approach) to break the cycle of hunger,” Secretary Gatchalian said on his Facebook page in line with the celebration of the […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao and Field Office MIMAROPA Regional Director Leonardo Reynoso respond to various questions from reporters during the DSWD Thursday Media Forum held on October 17 at the Central Office’s New Press Center in Quezon City. Asst. Secretary Dumlao, who is also the DSWD spokesperson, assured reporters that the agency is coordinating with other national government agencies (NGAs) to assist with the on-going repatriation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Lebanon amid the rising tensions in the region. The DSWD spokesperson also clarified points relevant to various social protection services of […]

The spokesperson of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated on Thursday (October 17) the agency has policies in place that aim to insulate the agency’s social protection programs from political intervention. “In prior years, mayroon na tayong inilabas na mga panuntunan regarding the insulation of the programs and services of the Department from any forms of political interferences while respecting and valuing, of course, yung ating partnership and good working relationship with the local government units,” Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who is also the agency spokesperson, told reporters at the Thursday Media Forum at the DSWD Central […]

The Philippine government has taken significant steps in enhancing the country’s social protection systems in response to disasters while ensuring that no one is left behind, a senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Wednesday (October 16). DSWD Undersecretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Diana Rose Cajipe said the agency plays a pivotal role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring that the most vulnerable sectors of society—women, children, the elderly, and the poor— receive timely and appropriate assistance in times of crisis. “Our country’s commitment to building resilience is reflected in DSWD’s […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and European Commission representatives led by Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič exchanged their best practices and approaches in accelerating disaster risk reduction on Tuesday (October 15) during the second day of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDDR) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The meeting was among the side activities for the 2024 APMCDDR which aims to raise innovative and practical solutions towards an intersectoral approach to disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. Hosted by the Philippine Government in coordination with […]