DSWD appeals anew to seniors to send representatives to claim aid

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) appealed anew to senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) to avoid going out of their homes to claim their financial assistance from the local government units (LGUs) but, instead send their authorized representatives. The different LGUs in the NCR Plus bubble are currently distributing the financial assistance to their continue reading : DSWD appeals anew to seniors to send representatives to claim aid

Day Care children to receive milk supplement from DSWD Field Office X

To protect Filipino children from malnutrition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development shall provide milk to toddlers under five years old who are enrolled in Child Development Center (CDCs) and Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) groups under its Milk Feeding Program. In coordination with the Department of Agriculture (DA), National Dairy Authority (NDA), and the continue reading : Day Care children to receive milk supplement from DSWD Field Office X

Over 30,000 patients get DSWD financial assistance through Malasakit Centers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) served a total of 30,584 patients in 2020 through the Malasakit Centers established in hospitals utilizing a budget of close to P95 million. The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop located in various hospitals of the Department of Health, Philippine General Hospital, and other public hospitals natiowide continue reading : Over 30,000 patients get DSWD financial assistance through Malasakit Centers

10K beneficiaries to graduate from 4Ps in Northern Mindanao

10,203 household beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is set to graduate from the program this year in Northern Mindanao. Of the number, Bukidnon has 2,472 households, Camiguin, 161; Lanao del Norte, 3,146, Misamis Occidental, 1,795, and Misamis Oriental, 2,629. Kenneth Haze S. Lustre, Regional Project Coordinator of 4Ps of DSWD Field Office X, continue reading : 10K beneficiaries to graduate from 4Ps in Northern Mindanao

DSWD welcomes 4Ps gains in 3rd impact evaluation report

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD welcomes the results of the third impact evaluation (IE3) on the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). By virtue of Republic Act 11310 or the 4Ps Act, an impact evaluation will be conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development continue reading : DSWD welcomes 4Ps gains in 3rd impact evaluation report

DSWD among top performing agencies in PAHAYAG survey

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes the findings of the first quarter survey result of PAHAYAG which showed that it is among the top performing agencies with a 57 percent approval rating. PAHAYAG is an independent and non-commissioned survey made by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. About 1,500 respondents participated in the poll which continue reading : DSWD among top performing agencies in PAHAYAG survey

DSWD, United Nations Representative hold dialogue to strengthen child protection amid ongoing pandemic

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently held an online dialogue with United Nations (UN) Special Representative on Violence Against Children (VAC) Dr. Najat Maalla M’Jid to discuss pertinent measures to strengthen child protection systems amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The high-level dialogue, chaired by DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, provided a platform continue reading : DSWD, United Nations Representative hold dialogue to strengthen child protection amid ongoing pandemic

DSWD Field Office X secures 373 hygiene kits for its COVID-19 and disaster response

373 hygiene kits arrived today, April 5, 2021 from the National Resource and Logistics Management Bureau of the Department of Social Welfare and Development intended for communities in need. Pursuant to DSWD Administrative Order No. 1, series of 2019, or the Management Reorganization of the DSWD Central Office, the National Resource and Logistics Management Bureau continue reading : DSWD Field Office X secures 373 hygiene kits for its COVID-19 and disaster response