As part of its support system for engaged couples, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ensures that pre-marriage (PM) counselors across the country are accredited and guided by set standards and practices as they perform their roles. Director Megan Therese Manahan of the DSWD’s Standards Bureau (SB) said on Tuesday (March 18) the agency’s function as the accreditation body for PM counselors is part of its regulatory mandate and various initiatives to support families at various stages of life. “The DSWD sees marriage built on a strong foundation as the cornerstone of healthy, thriving families and children, and […]

In line with the digital transformation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Sunday (March 16) the agency will soon launch its online system for the issuance of guarantee letters (GL) under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). In an interview over Super Radyo sa DZBB, the DSWD chief said the digitalization of the agency’s regulatory and key services is being undertaken to be more efficient and more accessible to the public. “Isa sa mga ginagawa na namin ngayon at ilulunsad na sa lalong madaling panahon, yung automation ng pagbibigay ng […]

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that the agency is now imposing stricter guidelines on the release of travel permits to children through the newly-launched Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA) system to prevent child trafficking and other crimes against children. “Doon po sa ating manual transaction before, pwedeng-pwedeng mag-transact kahit sino basta may special power of attorney (SPA). This time, mas strict po kami sa paggawa ng account [sa system]. We only allow three persons to create an account—parents, legal guardians, and travel companions,” Assistant Secretary Ada Colico of the DSWD’s Protective […]

“These rites are a validation of your remarkable work which were contributory to the continued trust given to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) by the public we serve. The citations that you received today, as awardees and nominees, are something to be proud of. But above this, let the lives you have served well, be the testament of your good work.” This was the main message of Secretary Rex Gatchalian as he congratulated the awardees and nominees of the National Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) on Friday (March 14) at the Landbank’s Diosdado […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development continues to support the advancement of the peace and development agenda of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental with the turnover of five completed sub-projects under the agency’s PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) Peace and Development Program in the Municipality of Hinoba-an. These projects address critical community needs by providing essential infrastructure and services that foster sustainable development and stability, according to Undersecretary Alan Tanjusay of the DSWD’s Peace and Development Group (PDG). During the official turnover ceremony at the People’s Pagbana-ag Activity Center in Hinoba-an on March 11, beneficiaries shared testimonies on […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) community-driven resilience and sustainable development project, the Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP), secured a crucial approval from the National Economic and Development Authority – Investment Coordination Committee Cabinet Committee (NEDA ICC-CabCom) on Thursday (March 13). Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the determining decision followed a rigorous review process by the NEDA-ICC Technical Board (TB), which deemed the project economically viable, justifiable, and yieldinghigh benefit results – a testament to its strategic investment in community resilience. “The ICC-CabCom’s approval signifies a strong endorsement of the Panahon ng Pagkilos: PCRP as a […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian is set to recognize and honor the agency’s personnel also known as ‘Angels in Red Vests’, who have shown exemplary performance in 2024 through the National Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) ceremonies to be held on Friday (March 14) at the Landbank’s Diosdado Macapagal Hall in Malate, Manila. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency spokesperson, said the annual celebration aims to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of DSWD personnel who implement programs and services that uplift the lives of Filipinos, especially those in vulnerable communities. […]