As part of the government’s efforts to ensure sufficient food supply among poor households, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution of rice in three municipalities in Bulacan province on Monday (October 9). Some 3,000 beneficiaries received premium-quality rice during a series of distribution activities spearheaded by Sec. Gatchalian continue reading : DSWD chief leads Bulacan-leg of rice distribution for poor households

  The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 3 – Central Luzon management has immediately coordinated with the board and lodging service provider that was involved in the food poisoning outbreak that affected 44 staff who participated in the capacity-building activity of the agency.  Regional Director Venus F. Rebuldela confirmed that the affected continue reading : DSWD Field Office 3 – Central Luzon on food poisoning incident: 44 symptomatic staff are now recovering

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has expressed its full support for the launching of the Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens 2023-2028 (PPASC 2023-2028), which seeks to address the evolving needs and challenges faced by the country’s elderly population. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs Irene B. Dumlao represented Secretary Rex continue reading : DSWD supports launching of PH’s 5-year plan of action for senior citizens

Pinangunahan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sa pamamagitan ng Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) ang Knowledge Exchange Forum (KEF) para sa Community Driven Development na ginanap noong September 15, 2023 sa Subic, Zambales. Layunin ng KEF na palalimin at palakihin ang pagpapahalaga ng mga mambabatas at continue reading : KALAHI-CIDSS Knowledge Exchange Forum ginanap sa Gitnang Luzon

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian met with the executives of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) at the DSWD Central Office on Wednesday (September 6) to discuss the finer points in the implementation of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) for small rice retailers affected by the imposition of price continue reading : DSWD chief, DTI execs to finalize details of SLP cash aid for small rice retailers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to provide cash assistance to small rice retailers who may incur losses due to the Malacanang-mandated price ceiling on rice which became effective Tuesday (September 5). DSWD Secretary Gatchalian said he was directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to use the department’s Sustainable Livelihood continue reading : DSWD chief assures small rice retailers of financial aid amid price ceilings

Laur, Nueva Ecija – Magkasunod na na-i turn over ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 3 sa pamamagitan ng Kapit Bisig Laban Sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) ang dalawang subprojects sa dalawang barangay ng Laur, Nueva Ecija. Isang unit ng High School Classroom Building sa Barangay San continue reading : Munisipyo ng Laur, Nueva Ecija nakatanggap ng Mahigit ₱3M sa DSWD Region 3