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DSWD welcomes signing of Domestic Administrative Adoption Law
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) lauds the signing of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte of Republic Act (RA) 11642 or the “Domestic Administration Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act.” The law will shorten the adoption process as it will become administrative in nature. It will be simple, less costly, and shortened to give …
DSWD celebrates 71st year in service with ISO certification
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is celebrating its 71st year founding anniversary this January with an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification affirming its quality standards in the delivery of social welfare and development programs and services. Over the years, the DSWD has endeavored to ensure the delivery of appropriate and quality …
DSWD reminds public to be wary of text scams on cash assistance
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public, particularly the older persons sector, against spam text messages about unclaimed COVID-19 assistance and to refrain from giving their sensitive personal information. The Department received a report from a concerned citizen that there is a text scam circulating over mobile phone users, which is …
DSWD meets with international partners for ‘Odette’ response
Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Caraga Regional Director Ramel Jamen meets with response team members of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Philippines and the United Nations Office for the coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to plan ways on how to effectively provide assistance to Typhoon Odette-affected families in CARAGA Region. In …
DSWD garners Silver Trailblazer Award for Performance Governance Scorecard journey
A year after reviving its Performance Governance Scorecard (PGS) journey towards good governance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) passed the Proficiency Stage and was awarded by the Institute for Solidary (ISA) with a Silver Trailblazer Award during the online revalida on December 9. The PGS is a holistic and collaborative framework for …
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