DSWD commits continuous aid to informal sector workers in tourism sector

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) committed to continue to assist informal sector workers in the tourism industry whose livelihood have been severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This was emphasized by DSWD Assistant Secretary for Specialized Programs Rhea B. Peñaflor  during the recently concluded “Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions, and Exhibitions and Events continue reading : DSWD commits continuous aid to informal sector workers in tourism sector

DSWD Chief, other Cabinet members lead delivery of gov’t services in Lanao del Norte

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista joined Cabinet members in a series of events held in Lanao del Norte on November 24 to extend social protection services to indigent families in the province. Upon his arrival, the Secretary graced the launching of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa (BP2) Program in continue reading : DSWD Chief, other Cabinet members lead delivery of gov’t services in Lanao del Norte

Cooking-demo using SLP products conducted in celebration of Likhang Hiraya

The Sustainable Livelihood Program of DSWD Field Office 10 has supported micro-enterprises that include food production and has been featured by the Local Government Units at their respective Negosyo Centers under the Department of Trade and Industries (DTI). In promoting such outputs, the agency initiated a cooking-demonstration using SLP products through Facebook livestream. Culinary Chef continue reading : Cooking-demo using SLP products conducted in celebration of Likhang Hiraya

DSWD Field Office 10 launches Likhang Hiraya

Likhang Hiraya: Pangarap Patungong PagSibol is a product display and photo exhibit by the Sustainable Livelihood Program, showcasing the best of what our program participants have gained through the different modalities. This is a nationwide event with localized initiatives in the implementation. For the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 10, Likhang Hiraya continue reading : DSWD Field Office 10 launches Likhang Hiraya

DSWD does not hold raffle draws, warns public against fake FB posts

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) denied that it is holding raffle draws or giving away cash prizes online and warned the public against fake Facebook posts promoting such activity. This came in the wake of reports regarding multiple Facebook posts claiming that DSWD is giving away P50,000 to P60,000 from its Social continue reading : DSWD does not hold raffle draws, warns public against fake FB posts

DSWD supports call to strengthen PH’s pension system amid pandemic

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports move to strengthen the social pension system for indigent senior citizens in the country to better protect the elderly in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the increasing needs for health and daily subsistence of older persons, several bills have been filed in both houses continue reading : DSWD supports call to strengthen PH’s pension system amid pandemic