The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) new cash grant under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is an investment toward a brighter future — where children are freed from stunting and malnutrition, and empowered to reach their full potential and become productive citizens of the society. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian emphasized this in his message during the official launch of the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) of Life cash grant on Friday (February 21), which gathered over 50 pregnant women and 0-2 years old children from select areas in Quezon City, San Jose Del Monte City in Bulacan, and […]

As the Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 and in a state of intensified magmatic unrest, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, together with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, on Friday (February 21) led the distribution of aid to families and individuals affected by the volcano’s restiveness. “Kami ay nandito, ako ay nakarating dito upang matingnan, para makita ko kung ano ba talaga ang sitwasyon. Gaya nga ng sabi ni Negros Occidental Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer na very important na makita ko nang sarili ko na iba ang report na binabasa-basa lang at yung makita […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian lauded the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for the ceremonial launch of the Bangsamoro Social Protection Plan (BSPP) 2024-2028 which marks a significant milestone for the region’s ongoing pursuit of inclusive and equitable development. The DSWD chief, who was represented in the event by Undersecretary Alan A. Tanjusay of the Peace and Development Group (PDG), expressed deep appreciation for the commitment demonstrated by the Bangsamoro government in addressing the diverse needs of the region’s communities. “I extend my congratulations to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, especially to the Ministry […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) will lead on Friday (February 21) a ceremonial turnover of 20 electric vehicles which will benefit some 2,300 persons with disabilities. DSWD spokesperson Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao said the agency recognizes the needs of persons with disabilities for special assistance to access livelihood opportunities resulting in the implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Electric Transportation Services (PWD-ETS). “Noong 2023 ay inilunsad natin ang PWD-ETS sa ilalim ng SLP base sa direktiba ng ating Kalihim Rex Gatchalian. This is part of the Department’s commitment to implement inclusive programs and […]

In an effort to foster intergenerational bonding amid issues of generation gap, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the Apo Ko: Kwento ni Lolo’t Lola, Gabay ng Kabataan Project on Friday (February 20) at the Haven for the Elderly in Tanay, Rizal. The project aims to foster meaningful connections by bridging older persons in DSWD’s centers and residential care facilities (CRCF) with 4 to 5-year-olds who are attending early childhood care sessions in order to achieve mutual enrichment of the intergenerational sectors. “Ang proyektong ito ay isang pagkilala sa karunungan ng mga matatanda bilang yaman ng ating […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian is optimistic that the agency’s tie-up program with the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) through ‘Angel Pets,’ will further affirm the efficiency of animal-assisted therapy in the Philippines. “Animal-assisted therapy is a unique concept in the Philippines. It’s been done before pero hindi institutionalized and sustaining. With this being a unique concept, susukatin natin yung mga positibong epekto, never pa yan nasusukat and we hope that with this, we will elevate public trust towards this initiative,” Secretary Gatchalian told reporters during the media-re-launch of Angel Pets at the Sanctuary Center […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has renewed its ISO 9001:2015 Certification and was also granted ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification, reinforcing its commitment to excellence, efficiency, and security in public service delivery. The certifications were awarded to the agency on Monday (February 17) as part of the DSWD’s 74th anniversary celebration at the Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, alongside Undersecretary Adonis Sulit of the Policy and Planning Group (PPG), Asst. Secretary Rodolfo Santos, and Division Chief Sandy Roy Ocampo of the Information and Communications Technology Management Service (ICTMS), received thecertifications from the SOCOTEC Certification […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will be relaunching their collaborative project dubbed “Angel Pets” on Wednesday (February 19) at the Sanctuary Center in Mandaluyong City. “We are relaunching this initiative to the members of the media so that they can familiarize themselves even more with this significant partnership,” Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who is also the DSWD spokesperson said. Initially introduced during the PAWS’s anniversary last October 2024, the Angel Pets is a heartwarming initiative centered on animal-assisted therapy. It aims to enhance the therapeutic services in select centers and […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian urged partner social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs) and institutions to fully utilize the agency’s Kaagapay Donations Portal during its launch on Tuesday (February 18), as part of the agency’s 74th anniversary celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Secretary Gatchalian explained that the Kaagapay Donations Portal will help create a welcoming environment to help SWDAs, which the DSWD considers as partners in extending social protection. “We know that in this age of corporate cost cutting, it becomes harder to find resources to operate your SWDAs. In response […]