The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for inclusive development for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through its support for persons with autism (PWAs) during the kick off celebration of the National Autism Consciousness Week (NACW), led by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP), at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena yesterday. continue reading : DSWD joins advocacy for an Autism-OK ASEAN
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo leads “Kamustahan” of program beneficiaries in CARAGA; calls on all officials and agencies to visit communities of the poor
Being true to its mandate of providing prompt and caring service to the poor, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has officially begun conducting its nationwide “Kamustahan” of program beneficiaries of the Department, particularly those under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). As part of the “Kamustahan,” DSWD officials, led by Secretary Judy continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo leads “Kamustahan” of program beneficiaries in CARAGA; calls on all officials and agencies to visit communities of the poor
DSWD joins call for the full implementation of the Reproductive Health Law
As the lead agency in social protection, the Department of Social Welfare and Development is joining the call for the full implementation of Republic Act No. 10354 or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law, which was enacted four years ago. RPRH Law is a landmark legislation that institutionalizes a national policy for reproductive continue reading : DSWD joins call for the full implementation of the Reproductive Health Law
DSWD extends aid to families displaced by flooding in Sultan Kudarat town
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office XII, continues to provide resource augmentation to the local government of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat to meet the needs of families affected by flooding due to heavy rains in the town that started on November 6. The DSWD has already provided P1,260,600 worth of continue reading : DSWD extends aid to families displaced by flooding in Sultan Kudarat town
On her first 15 days in office, Sec. Judy Taguiwalo talks about challenges, priorities
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo discussed the different issues faced by the Department and her priorities – from preparations for disasters, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, how to help in the rehabilitation of drug addicts, and streetchildren, in her live studio guesting this morning at DZRH on the occasion of continue reading : On her first 15 days in office, Sec. Judy Taguiwalo talks about challenges, priorities
DSWD recognized contributions of partners, stakeholders during 65th anniv
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) paid tribute to local and international partner-institutions; local government units (LGUs); volunteers; and, individual partners through the “PaNata Ko sa Bayan” Awards held recently at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center as one of the highlights of the Department’s 65th anniversary celebration. “We thank everyone… continue reading : DSWD recognized contributions of partners, stakeholders during 65th anniv
