An easier, faster, and more transparent way to support local social welfare initiatives and charitable causes is now within reach as the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) new online donation platform, the ‘Kaagapay’ Donations Portal, has been officially launched and introduced to the public. Assistant Secretary Ana Maria Paz Rafael of the DSWD’s Partnership Building and Resource Mobilization Office (PBRMO), who is also on top of this new initiative of the agency, said one of the salient features of the ‘Kaagapay’ portal is that all donations processed over this platform go directly to the recipients and will not […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Sunday (February 23) welcomed the Tugon ng Masa (TNM) nationwide survey by OCTA RESEARCH, which showed that a significant majority of Filipinos, or 69 percent support the continuation and expansion of the agency’s Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP. DSWD spokesperson, Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, said the OCTA survey also showed that a big majority of Filipinos, or 79 percent, are aware of AKAP and are fully supportive of the agency’s program that is geared at providing cash assistance to low income families who are most affected by […]

Groups of persons with disabilities can now start their chosen livelihood projects as the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) provided them with electronic vehicles that they can operate to roll out their transport businesses. Undersecretary Monina Josefina Romualdez of the DSWD’s Operations Group, representing Secretary Rex Gatchalian, led the turnover ceremony of the electric vehicles to the 20 SLP Associations of 2,300 persons with disabilities on Friday (February 21) at the agency’s Central Office in Quezon City. Implemented under the Persons with Disabilities Electric Transportation Services (PWD-ETS) project, each SLPA composed of 115 members […]

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 […]