The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI together with various national government agencies (NGAs) conducted a community outreach program to the indigenous peoples of the Matigsalug Tribe in Sitio Pegalongan, Barangay Malamba, Marilog District, Davao City last March 21-22, 2022. NGAs which took part in the activity include the Department of Health (DOH) continue reading : DSWD XI, partner NGAs, conduct outreach program in Marilog District
Some 270,288 beneficiaries of the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI received their stipend of P1,500.00 for the months of January to March. This is equivalent to 96.95% turnout of the 278,779 beneficiaries in the region. A total of P405 million was continue reading : DSWD XI concludes first quarter payout of Social Pension program
In time for the upcoming national and local elections, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista led the signing of a tripartite memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año represented by Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, and Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairperson Saidamen B. continue reading : DSWD, DILG, COMELEC sign agreement to insulate 4Ps, other social services from politics
A quote from Jyoti Khan, a woman leadership and change enthusiast, states, “A truly empowered woman uplifts and adds value to the lives of other people, starting with herself.” Verde Jalimao, a program-beneficiary of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the Department of Social Welfare and continue reading : Woman-volunteer facilitates positive changes in the community
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) affirmed that it will continue to deliver its programs and services to address the needs of poor, vulnerable, and marginalized Filipinos amid the election period. This after the Commission on Election (COMELEC) granted the Department’s petition for the exemption of its routine and normal expenses from the continue reading : DSWD affirms continued service and program delivery amid election period
