Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has emphasized the importance of easing access to the agency’s regulatory services through its latest digital initiatives as this would greatly benefit social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs) and the people receiving their services. “Through the DSWD HELPS, we are able to provide a welcoming environment for all our SWDAs to make sure that we bring you into the fold so that you can be our partners and force multipliers in ending poverty,” Secretary Gatchalian told representatives of various SWDAs during the launching of the Harmonized Electronic Licensing and Permit […]

“You are the first to respond but the last to sleep. While others sought shelter from the storm, you walked into the chaos to deliver relief. You have saved lives, brought hope, and demonstrated the true power of compassion. For that, the country is grateful. For that, your President is grateful.” This was the commendation received by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr in his keynote address during the agency’s 74th anniversary celebration on February 18 (Tuesday) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. President Marcos emphasized in his speech that the DSWD […]

A digital platform that will serve as a virtual one-stop-shop for all the regulatory services of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be launched on Tuesday (February 18) duringthe agency’s 74th anniversary celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who is also the spokesperson of the agency, said that this digital project called ‘Harmonized Electronic License and Permit  System’ or HELPS is among the DSWD’s new projects lined-up for launching to mark the  agency’s anniversary. “The tagline of HELPS which goes, ’Do not fall in line, Go online,’ encapsulates the rationale and objectives of this project. This online system will […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will unveil on Tuesday (February 18) an online system that will streamline the process of application and issuance of travel clearance for minors traveling abroad (MTA) during the agency’s 74th anniversary celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency’s spokesperson, said that with the new system, applicants no longer need to submit the required documents physically to any DSWD office nationwide. The DSWD official emphasized that applicants can start applying at the comfort of their homes as soon as the website has been officially launched. “Yung dati ay manual […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch on Thursday (February 20) another innovative program designed to foster meaningful connections and mutual enrichment between older persons and children. Dubbed as “Apo Ko: Kwento ni Lolo’t Lola, Gabay ng Kabataan,” this initiative aims to preserve and pass down the rich Filipino heritage by allowing older persons from the DSWD’s centers and residential care facilities (CRCFs) to share their knowledge and experiences related to cultures, traditions, and practices to young children aged 4 years old who are attending the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sessions or classes. To be […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian announced on Monday (February 17) that the week-long celebration for the agency’s 74th anniversary will be marked by the Department’s digital innovations that further improve the service delivery to both external and internal publics through the streamlining of its various transactions and processes. “Ang highlight this week is we improve our services for external clients but we do not forget our internal clients,” Secretary Gatchalian said during Monday’s anniversary kick-off ceremony at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. Bannering the theme “Bawat Pamilyang Pilipino ay Mahalaga sa Bagong Pilipinas,”  the DSWD’s […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will introduce on Tuesday (February 18) a new rights-based, family-oriented, and inclusive development model for Filipino families during the agency’s 74th anniversary celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. “The DSWD is developing a new family welfare model called the Pamilya sa Bagong Pilipinas which features the various transitions of family life across different life stages. Its model integrates economic, social, and cultural support to help Filipino families grow and thrive while meeting their diverse needs and goals. This is in line with the Marcos administration’s priority to enhance the […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated its warning to the public against unscrupulous individuals offering their “middleman” services to facilitate requests from the agency’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). “Muli po naming pinaalalahanan ang ating mga kababayan na iwasan ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga fixers o mga middleman na nagsasabing tutulong sila para mapadali ang pagpasa ng mga requirements sa kahit anong programa ng ahensya, lalong-lalo na sa mga dumudulog sa aming mga Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU)-Satellite Offices,” Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the DSWD’s spokesperson, said on Friday (February 14). In an effort to make the AICS […]

Close to 3,000 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from the Province and City of Iloilo received cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the “Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas Para sa 4Ps” job fair at the Iloilo Sports Complex in La Paz District on Thursday (February 13). Each 4Ps beneficiary received financial aid amounting to Php3,000 under the DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, who graced the activity, said the job fair for 4Ps beneficiaries is a nationwide initiative of the government to aid the Filipino […]