The son of a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has topped the recent Naval Architect and Marine Engineer Licensure Examination conducted on October 2-4, 2018. Joseph Vincent Y. Satura, 21, from Barangay Labangon, Cebu City, garnered the highest rating of 92.20 percent during continue reading : 4Ps beneficiary’s son tops naval architect licensure exam
DSWD deploys Quick Response Teams to augment areas to be affected by Typhoon Ompong
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assures the public that Quick Response Teams (QRTs) trained on evacuation center management, psychosocial support, and facilitators of child and women-friendly spaces are now being deployed to areas that will be affected by this destructive Typhoon ‘Ompong.’ “All QRT personnel in our field offices in Cagayan Valley, continue reading : DSWD deploys Quick Response Teams to augment areas to be affected by Typhoon Ompong
SWIDB PHOTO CONTEST MECHANICS
The photo contest is open to all DSWD Field Offices (FOs). Entries must be coursed thru Capability Building Section/Unit. Only ONE ENTRY per Field Office will be accepted. FO Capability Building Section/Unit may gather entries from other sections/units in their region and select for the best entry. Entries must illustrate, interpret and emphasize the theme continue reading : SWIDB PHOTO CONTEST MECHANICS
DSWD to deliver more aid for ‘Habagat’ affected towns in Central Luzon
As the Southwest Monsoon or ‘Habagat’ continues to bring rains in large part of Luzon, some 2,798 families or 13,888 persons have evacuated from their places of origin and are now seeking temporary shelter in 98 evacuation centers set up by local government units (LGUs) in Regions I, III, NCR, CALABARZON, and CAR, according to continue reading : DSWD to deliver more aid for ‘Habagat’ affected towns in Central Luzon
DSWD to deliver more aid for ‘Habagat’ affected towns in Central Luzon
As the Southwest Monsoon or ‘Habagat’ continues to bring rains in large part of Luzon, some 2,798 families or 13,888 persons have evacuated from their places of origin and are now seeking temporary shelter in 98 evacuation centers set up by local government units (LGUs) in Regions I, III, NCR, CALABARZON, and CAR, according to continue reading : DSWD to deliver more aid for ‘Habagat’ affected towns in Central Luzon
PUBLIC NOTICE: DSWD STRONGLY ADVOCATES FOR LEGAL ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is informing the public that only those placement of a child to prospective adoptive parent/s approved by the DSWD and by the Courts are considered legal adoption. Hence, the DSWD is urging the public to enjoin and support the DSWD’s advocacy campaigns against illegal adoption of children continue reading : PUBLIC NOTICE: DSWD STRONGLY ADVOCATES FOR LEGAL ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
Going digital: The birth of DSWD e-Digest
The idea of coming-up with this online magazine is in response to the need of reviving a publication for the Department and maintain its circulation. However, this time the publication will be online, using the social media platforms. In an attempt to establish this, the responsibility is now up to us. This is the first continue reading : Going digital: The birth of DSWD e-Digest
DSWD cites women-partners for dedicated service to nation building
As part of the celebration of Women’s Month this March, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) commends Filipino women who continue to serve in the implementation of capacity building and social welfare programs to empower and uplift the condition of poor Filipinos. “Pinatunayan ng mga kababaihan na malaki ang ginagampanan nilang papel sa continue reading : DSWD cites women-partners for dedicated service to nation building
Simulation exercise builds emergency response capacity for DSWD, OCD and WFP
CLARK, PAMPANGA – The Philippine Government’s Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), together with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has conducted a simulation exercise from 27 February to 3 March 2017 to practice emergency logistics response during disasters. The “Field Logistics Emergency Exercise” or FLEX continue reading : Simulation exercise builds emergency response capacity for DSWD, OCD and WFP
DSWD pays tribute to partners; recognizes their efforts, contributions in achieving shared goals
As one of the highlights of its 66th Anniversary, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized its various partners and stakeholders through the “Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan (PaNata Ko sa Bayan) Awards” in a simple ceremony held yesterday, February 21 at the DSWD Auditorium, Batasan Hills, Quezon City. In her welcome continue reading : DSWD pays tribute to partners; recognizes their efforts, contributions in achieving shared goals
