2nd Philippine Social Workers’ Day: DSWD to promote solidarity among practitioners

To further promote the solidarity among social work practitioners in various settings, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in cooperation with ASEAN Social Work Consortium-Philippines, will spearhead the celebration of the Second Philippine Social Workers’ Day with a virtual conference on June 19, 2021. This significant milestone commemorates the enactment of Republic Act continue reading : 2nd Philippine Social Workers’ Day: DSWD to promote solidarity among practitioners

DSWD, DTI to conduct public consultation for online discounts policy

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are set to hold a stakeholders’ consultation meeting on the first week of July prior to the finalization of the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) that will provide discounts for the online transactions of senior citizens and persons with disability continue reading : DSWD, DTI to conduct public consultation for online discounts policy

DSWD, World Bank hold 12th Implementation Support Mission for KALAHI-CIDSS

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the World Bank recently held the 12th Implementation Support Mission (ISM) for the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP) on May 28, 2021. Chaired by DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, the 12th ISM showcased continue reading : DSWD, World Bank hold 12th Implementation Support Mission for KALAHI-CIDSS

DSWD cares: promoting safe and healthy working environment

To continuously promote the welfare of its personnel and employees by ensuring a safe and healthy working environment amid the pandemic, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) institutionalized the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSH) among its workforce regardless of their status. DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista signed Administrative Order No. 3, continue reading : DSWD cares: promoting safe and healthy working environment

DSWD, POPCOM team up to address teenage pregnancy in the country

In an effort to address teenage pregnancies in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) will undertake the Social Protection Program for Teenage Mothers and their Children (SPPTMC) as mandated under the special provision of the 2021 General Appropriations Act of 2021. This partnership will continue reading : DSWD, POPCOM team up to address teenage pregnancy in the country