Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian showcases the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) before the 2025 International Conference on Societies of Opportunities (ICSO) on Monday (April 28) at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The DSWD chief, joined by Undersecretary Adonis Sulit of the agency’s Policy and Plans Group (PPG), cited the gains and components of the 4Ps as the flagship poverty-alleviation and human capital investment of the Philippines. Led by the Singapore’s Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), the ICSO serves as a platform for global policymakers, […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar of the agency’s International Affairs, Attached and Supervised Agencies (IAASA) is the Permanent Focal Point of the Philippine Senior Officials Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (SOMSWD). She co-chairs the first day of the 13th ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) Conference on Tuesday (April 29) via hybrid session at the DSWD Central Office’s Katapatan Boardroom in Quezon City. Joining Undersecretary Villar as co-chair of the conference was ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) Philippines Chairperson Glady Bunao. DSWD Assistant Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna of the IAASA, members of the ASWC Philippines, and […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visits the warehouse of the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Sorsogon on Tuesday (April 29) to inspect the availability of food and non-food items for families affected by the restiveness of Mt. Bulusan. Joining the DSWD chief in the inspection were Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe of the agency’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG), Governor Edwin “Boboy” Hamor of Sorsogon, Regional Director Norman Laurio of DSWD Field Office 5-Bicol Region, and other local chief executives. # (AKDL)

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian engages with evacuees staying at the Juban evacuation center as part of his visit to the town on Tuesday (April 29), a day after the eruption of Mt. Bulusan. The DSWD chief also handed over family food packs (FFPs) to the evacuees and greeted the children playing at the child-friendly space inside the evacuation center. # (YADP)

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian joins Sorsogon Governor Edwin Hamor early Tuesday (April 29) morning for a situation briefing on the effects of the eruption of Mt. Bulusan. Secretary Gatchalian assured the mayors present at the briefing that under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the DSWD and other national government agencies (NGAs) will continue to monitor and support the needs of their affected constituents. Joining the DSWD chief in the briefing held at the Sorsogon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (SPDRRMO) in Sorsogon City were Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe of […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Edu Punay of the Innovations and Program Development Group (IPDG) signs on Monday (April 28) a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Mayor Rafael Tanjuatco of Tanay, Rizal for the implementation of the agency’s Apo Ko: Kwento Ni Lolo’t Lola, Gabay ng Kabataan project. The Project Apo Ko is an intergenerational initiative which aims to pass down the wisdom of the elderly to the younger generation, fostering mutual understanding, empathy, and cooperation. The MOA was also signed by Assistant Regional Director for AdministrationAlkent Bacolod of the DSWD Field Office CALABARZON. Present to witness […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) met with representatives of the Aged Care Research Industry and Innovation Australia (ARIIA) last April 16 to explore innovative collaboration in the area of elderly care and workforce development. The ARIIA team, headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Reuben Jacob, shared their person-centered, technology-driven programs aimed at reshaping aged care in Australia and beyond. DSWD Assistant Secretary Rodolfo Santos and Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Division Chief Loida Villanueva of the agency’s Policy Development and Planning Bureau (PDPB) joined the meeting and presented the ongoing programs and initiatives for senior citizens and persons with disabilities […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Monina Josefina Romualdez of the agency’s Operations Group (OG) and Mayor Benjamin Abalos Sr. of Mandaluyong City greet the solo parents who attended the service caravan of various government agencies at the Mandaluyong City College of Science and Technology Gymnasium on Saturday (April 26). The service caravan, which was organized as part of the celebration of the National Solo Parents Week from April 21 to 26, served as a one-stop-shop where solo parents were able to avail of various government programs. Among the participating agencies were the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), PhilHealth, […]

A total of 1,800 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) members from Bulacan join the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas para sa 4Ps’ job fair at the Bulacan State University in Malolos, Bulacan on Saturday (April 26). The ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ is a joint initiative of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DA) and other key agencies. By providing pre-employment assistance, advisory services and other essential government services, the job fair aims to help graduating 4Ps beneficiaries attain employment and reach the level of self-sufficiency. As […]