DSWD assists first batch of returning overseas Filipinos from Sudan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed the first batch of the returning Overseas Filipinos (OFs) from conflict-torn Sudan and immediately provided them with psychosocial intervention as initial assistance upon their arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Saturday, April 29. On board Qatar Airways Flight No. QR 204, the eight hotel continue reading : DSWD assists first batch of returning overseas Filipinos from Sudan

DSWD among signatories of inter-agency MOU for e-governance

Photo caption: The DSWD is one of the signatories of the Memorandum of Understanding in pursuit of e-governance with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and other national government agencies on Tuesday, April 25, at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. (photo from DICT) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continue reading : DSWD among signatories of inter-agency MOU for e-governance

DSWD opens new AICS satellite offices to bring services closer to Metro Manila, Bulacan residents

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to open new satellite offices for the processing of its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program in Metro Manila, and Bulacan Province, as part of its commitment to bring various services and interventions closer to Filipinos in difficult circumstances. “This initiative is one continue reading : DSWD opens new AICS satellite offices to bring services closer to Metro Manila, Bulacan residents

DSWD to form Digital Transformation Team from the ranks of IT experts, professionals

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to form its Digital Transformation (DX) Team, which will be composed of talented and passionate professionals and experts from various Information and Communications Technology (ICT) disciplines, to play an integral role in revolutionizing social service delivery across the country. As part of the DSWD’s digital continue reading : DSWD to form Digital Transformation Team from the ranks of IT experts, professionals

DSWD ready to assist farmers, farm workers affected by El Niño

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary Diana Rose S. Cajipe preside the video conference of Field Office Directors on Tuesday, April 25, as part of the Department’s preparations for the anticipated impacts of El Niño in the country.   The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public continue reading : DSWD ready to assist farmers, farm workers affected by El Niño

Preparations for the effects of El Niño

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, via video call, and Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary Diana Rose S. Cajipe spearhead the meeting with the Field Offices on Tuesday, April 25, in preparation for the anticipated impacts of El Niño in the country.

DSWD Secretary Gatchalian swears in newly-appointed SWEAP Exec Board

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian  (3rd from left) administers the oath of the newly-appointed Executive Board of the Social Welfare Employees Association of the Philippines (SWEAP) on Monday, April 24, at the DSWD Central Office. Taking their oath were Ms. Dulceneah Lyra F. Dela Cruz; Mr. Rolly D. Laganga and continue reading : DSWD Secretary Gatchalian swears in newly-appointed SWEAP Exec Board

GIFT FROM ABASSADOR

GIFT FROM AMBASSADOR. Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian receives an illustrated map of Hungary as a souvenir from Hungarian Ambassador to the Philippines Titanilla Tóth during her courtesy visit to the Secretary on Thursday, April 20 at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City.