I. VISION STATEMENT

The Department of Social Welfare and Development envision all Filipinos free from hunger and poverty have equal access to opportunities, enable by a fair, and peaceful society.

II. MISSION STATEMENT

To lead in the formulation, implementation, and coordination of social welfare and development policies and programs for and with the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged.

III. CORE VALUES AND DSWD BRAND

The DSWD Core Values of Respect  for Human Dignity, Integrity, and Service Excellence are hereby updated as:

Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo;

Serbisyong Walang Puwang at Katiwalian;

Patas na Pagtrato sa Kumunidad

IV. ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOME

The DSWD Organizational Outcome statements, to be adopted starting 2018, have been updated to the following:

Organizational Outcome 1: Well-being of poor families improved

Organizational Outcome 2: Rights of the poo and vulnerable sectors promoted  and protected.

Organizational Outcome 3: Immediate relief and early recovery of disaster victims/survivors ensured

Organizational Outcome 4: Continuing compliance of the social welfare and development (SWD) agencies to standards in the delivery of social welfare service ensured.

Organizational Outcome 5: Delivery of social welfare and development (SWD) programs by local government units (LGU)s, through local social welfare and development offices (LSWDOs), improved