Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that much can be done to help Filipino youth involved in criminal activity to recover and become rehabilitated so that their anti-social tendencies and activities will be nipped in the bud. She said that as a national government agency, the DSWD has the continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo asks for additional budget for children in conflict with the law housed in DSWD centers

The Reception and Study Center for Children-National Capital Region (RSCC-NCR) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently celebrated its 52nd anniversary of caring for abandoned, neglected, abused, and exploited children. RSCC serves as home for children aged seven and below who were neglected, abandoned, given up by their parents, and dependent children continue reading : DSWD center celebrates 52 years of service for abandoned, neglected children

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo reminded all television and radio stations to be mindful of children’s rights when casting them in any kind of program or when putting them in situations that make them vulnerable. This is in reaction to the current issue involving Badjao teenager who felt ridiculed by continue reading : DSWD reminds TV programs to be mindful of children’s rights

The three teenagers aged 14-17 who were caught using illegal drugs are now under the intervention program of the Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) of  Claveria, Cagayan in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Field Office II (DSWD-FO II). According to a news report, the teens were apprehended by the police continue reading : Teens caught using drugs in Claveria, Cagayan being monitored by DSWD, LGU

The Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO) of Sagay City has taken custody of the 15-year old boy who allegedly raped his two-year old niece last week, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Field Office Negros Island Region (DSWD-FO NIR) which is providing technical assistance to the LSWDO in handling the case. continue reading : Two-year old girl allegedly abused by 15-year old uncle now safe

As the lead agency responsible for the protection of children, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated its call to the public to uphold children’s rights. “Gusto po natin ng isang lipunan kung saan ang karapatan ng mga batang Pilipino ay iginagalang at pinoprotektahan. Hindi namin ito magagawa kung walang mga taong tutulong continue reading : DSWD urges public to report child abuse

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo said that the welfare of the three-year old girl allegedly abused by her mother is the utmost priority of the Department. The alleged child abuse case went viral on Facebook last week. Facebook posts showed the little girl with bruises on her face. The posts continue reading : Child allegedly abused by mom to undergo psycho-social intervention