The Department of Social Welfare and Development, as the Chair of the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF), spearheaded the observance of the International Day of Families (IDF) through an online webinar to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable and family-friendly urban policies on May 16. The IDF is annually observed every 15th continue reading : DSWD, NCFF promote sustainable urbanization for International Day of Families celebration
DSWD pushes advocacy on building safe and healthy workplace
In support of the recently celebrated World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted an online forum “Leveraging OSH Systems Through Positive Social Dialogue at Work” to discuss significant occupational safety and health (OSH) policies and challenges. The World Day for Safety and continue reading : DSWD pushes advocacy on building safe and healthy workplace
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS turns over newly-built isolation units to IP communities
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) Community Driven Development Program for Indigenous People (IP-CDD), recently turned over three (3) isolation units to the IP communities in Asuncion, Davao del Norte. Of these isolation units, two continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS turns over newly-built isolation units to IP communities
DSWD receives recognition for its peace efforts
With its continuing efforts to contribute to the government’s peace agenda, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was recognized by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) for its invaluable role as a peace partner during the Peace Partners’ Recognition Day held on May 16 at the Philippine continue reading : DSWD receives recognition for its peace efforts
Former rebels in South Cotabato start own businesses
To contribute to the country’s attainment of sustainable peace, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office XII, provided livelihood assistance to some 21 former rebels during a payout at the 12th Special Forces Company Camp, Surallah, South Cotabato in April. Mark, not his real name, was one of the recipients continue reading : Former rebels in South Cotabato start own businesses