Davao City -As partner in promoting transparency and accountability in governance, members of Davao Media will witness on Thursday the conduct of Listahanan survey wherein DSWD enumerators will be using tablet devices in filling out Family Assessment Forms (FAFs) as they interview families inside their homes. Invited media will observe the DSWD Survey in Barangay continue reading : Davao media to observe Listahanan tablet-aided survey

Davao City – In its continuing effort of enhancing professional competence to be able to best provide the needs of the disadvantaged populace, the Davao City Chapter of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) holds its Annual General Assembly and Election of Officers on July 30 at the 8th Flr, Xavier Bldg., Ateneo de Davao University. continue reading : Davao social workers to convene July 30

DAVAO ORIENTAL, July 27, 2015 – Some 1,010 housing beneficiaries in the typhoon Pablo-hit towns of Boston, Cateel, Baganga, and Caraga recently received certificate of occupancy to their new homes during the latest round of housing turn over here. Implemented under the Modified Shelter Assistance Program (MSAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and continue reading : Housing assistance in Pablo-hit towns continues

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is insulated from partisan politics and strongly opposes any act that would use it to advance the political agenda or interest of certain groups or individuals. This came following reports about incidents that occurred during the pay-out activities of cash continue reading : DSWD reiterates: “Bawal ang Epal!”

The DSWD National Resource and Operations Center – Davao became operational beginning July 22 following its blessing and inauguration. Constructed within the DSWD Regional Rehabilitation Complex in Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District in Davao City, the warehouse will service all DSWD Regional Offices throughout the country. (DSWD)