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 […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Information and Communication Technology Management Service (ICTMS) officially commenced its Capacity Building Roadmap Workshop on Tuesday (October 15) at the Madison Hotel in Quezon City attendee by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel from the National Project Office (NPO) and other agency employees across field offices handling and managing agency’s digital projects. Chief Information Officer (CIO) Assistant Secretary Julius Gorospe welcomed the participants and underscored the importance of tapping the full potential of the workforce towards consolidating sustainable practices, processes, and policies critical in the execution of the agency’s ICT projects […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is encouraging household beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to register their demographic and biometric information to the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). “The PhilSys registration and authentication will serve as an equivalent to compliance of 4Ps households with the monthly Family Development Session (FDS) condition for the October to November 2024 period,” 4Ps National Program Manager and Director Gemma Gabuya said on Wednesday (October 16). According to Director Gabuya, the implementation of PhilSys registration and authentication as an FDS equivalency is based on the directive of DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian […]

“Lahat ng nangangailangan ng tulong, tutulungan.” This was the assurance made by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian in response to the issue raised by Senator Bong Go on alleged political intrusion in the agency’s financial aid distribution. “Hindi ho nagiging selective ang Departamento natin. Ang mga social worker ho natin ang sumusuri nyan. Pagka nagbigay ho ang kongresista o ang kahit na sinong partner ng referral list, bine-vet ho nating mabuti yon,” Secretary Gatchalian told the members of the Senate Finance Committee at the deliberation of the agency’s proposed 2025 budget on Monday (October 14). […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian emphasized on Tuesday (October 15) that the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains committed on helping the Filipino people, with a strong focus on education and efforts to further develop the country’s economy. In a radio interview, Secretary Gatchalian explained that while President Marcos’ efforts to provide various forms of assistance to needy Filipinos are temporary, his administration is prioritizing the enhancement of key sectors such as education and the economy. “Laging sinasabi ng Pangulo, panandalian o temporary lang na lunas ang social welfare. Ang anti-poverty programs katulad […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian stood firm that their office extends assistance to anybody who asks for help as he denied allegations they turned down referral requests for aid from the Office of the Vice President (OVP). “Every day naman kahit walang referral ‘pag pumunta ka sa tanggapan ng DSWD tinutulungan ka. Hindi mo kailangan ng referral. Kung may referral, tutulungan ka rin,” Secretary Gatchalian said in a radio interview on Tuesday (October 15). Secretary Gatchalian made the remarks when asked to comment on reports that the DSWD rejected referrals for assistance from the OVP. […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Gatchalian has reiterated that the funding for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) and Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICs) are sourced solely from the agency’s approved budget. “Again, let me just state for the record, wala hong pondo ang congressman . Yung ‘pondo ko,’ wala hong pondo ang congressman. These are department-disbursed funds,” Secretary Gatchalian told the members of the Senate Finance Committee during the deliberation of the agency’s proposed 2025 budget on Monday (October 14). This was in response to the statement of Zamboanga City 1st […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian explains various points  before the Senate Finance Sub-Committee chaired by Senator Imee Marcos during the second Senate deliberation of the agency’s 2025 proposed budget on Monday (October 14). Secretary Gatchalian was joined by members of the Department’s executive and management committees, as well as the heads of attached and supervised agencies. After the budget hearing, the DSWD chief answered some queries from reporters, explaining the agency’s guidelines and policies on existing programs and services, as well as the validation process for eligible beneficiaries.