Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo met with the representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UNFAO), headed by Country Representative Sheila Wertz-Kanounnikoff, during a recent courtesy call at the DSWD Central Office. During the meeting, Secretary Tulfo emphasized the commitment of the DSWD to continue continue reading : DSWD Secretary meets with UNFAO representatives
DSWD Quick Response Teams now on standby for ‘Henry’
As part of its preparedness efforts, the Quick Response Teams (QRTs) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are now on standby for the possible effects of Super Typhoon Henry in the Philippines. This was assured by DSWD Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo during his briefing on August 31, 2022 with the heads of Field continue reading : DSWD Quick Response Teams now on standby for ‘Henry’
DSWD Region 3 Officially Started the Construction of new 2-storey building
The construction of a two-storey DSWD Region 3 Building under design and build scheme is part of the Department’s ongoing priority infrastructure projects. With a project cost amounting to 18.4 million pesos, it is geared to create additional spaces for office works, storage and other functions. The project’s specific objectives are as follows: To provide continue reading : DSWD Region 3 Officially Started the Construction of new 2-storey building
DSWD strengthens its efforts on peace initiatives with OPAPRU
From left to right: DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive and Sustainable Peace Alan A. Tanjusay, OPAPRU Undersecretary David B. Diciano, OPAPRU Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr., DSWD Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo, OPAPRU Assistant Secretary Wilben Mayor, and DSWD Undersecretary for Administration under General Administration and Support Services Group Atty. Adonis P. Sulit. In strengthening the efforts continue reading : DSWD strengthens its efforts on peace initiatives with OPAPRU
₱ 6M nagkakahalagang Educational Asssistance Naipamahagi ng DSWD Region 3
Nasa 2,731 na benepisyaryo mula sa Gitnang Luzon (Regional Office/ Pampanga – 606, Aurora – 12, Bataan – 184, Bulacan – 802, Nueva Ecija – 324, Tarlac – 435, at Zambales – 368) ang nakatanggap ng Educational Assistance sa ilalim ng Assistance for Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) na nagkakahalaga ng ₱ 6,560,000. Ang AICS continue reading : ₱ 6M nagkakahalagang Educational Asssistance Naipamahagi ng DSWD Region 3
DSWD Region 3 Information Officer, nilinaw ang mga impormasyong tungkol sa Educational Assistance.
Sa panayam kay Reiner Grospe, Regional Information Officer ng DSWD Gitnang Luzon, sa Brigada News FM Olongapo, nilinaw niya na ang Kagawaran ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan ay mayroong Educational Assistance sa ilalim ng Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation at wala itong scholarship, taliwas sa mga kumakalat na nakakalitong Facebook posts. Ayon sa kanya, continue reading : DSWD Region 3 Information Officer, nilinaw ang mga impormasyong tungkol sa Educational Assistance.
DSWD welcomes approval of P4.1B allotment for TCT implementation
Following the announcement of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on the approval of the P4.1 Billion fund for the implementation of the Targeted Cash Transfer (TCT), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) says it will immediately facilitate the release of the 2nd batch of the cash transfers once the Department receives the funds. continue reading : DSWD welcomes approval of P4.1B allotment for TCT implementation
DSWD hopes to bring impact on indigent elderly with increased social pension
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is hopeful that the law increasing the social pension for indigent senior citizens will bring about a significant impact on the lives of its beneficiaries. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11916, which lapsed into law last July 30, the monthly pension of qualified senior citizens under the continue reading : DSWD hopes to bring impact on indigent elderly with increased social pension