As part of its effort to institutionalize the digitalization among various agency’s operations, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has shifted to online processing of national and regional solicitation permits in consideration of limited face-to-face interactions and liberal use of digital platforms in the solicitation activities, amid the pandemic. A solicitation permit is continue reading : DSWD now accepts online applications for issuance of solicitation permits
DSWD celebrates good governance through first SPRINT Champ Awards
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) presents the first Early Wins: SPRINT CHAMP AWARD to offices which upheld exemplary governance in the performance of its functions in contribution to the DSWD Strategy. The Early Wins: SPRINT CHAMP Award aims to recognize the outstanding achievement and performance of DSWD’s offices nationwide which were able continue reading : DSWD celebrates good governance through first SPRINT Champ Awards
DSWD sees law raising age of sexual consent a breakthrough in child protection
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) commends the Duterte Administration for the passage of Republic Act No. 116841 which is another milestone law to ensure child protection and development. Republic Act No. 116481 or the “Act Raising the Age of Sexual Consent” is considered a breakthrough in child protection as it primarily increases continue reading : DSWD sees law raising age of sexual consent a breakthrough in child protection
DSWD strengthens efforts to support local fisherfolk, farmers
In an effort to ease the socio-economic effects brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to strengthen its initiatives to support the most vulnerable and the marginalized, including fisherfolk and farmers. Pursuant to the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the DSWD is mandated to develop continue reading : DSWD strengthens efforts to support local fisherfolk, farmers
Living proof of change: From street sweeper to parent leader
“Bago kami naging miyembro ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), ang buhay namin ay talagang mahirap. Napakahirap sa tulad kong solo parent ang magtaguyod ng pitong anak. Ngunit nagbago ang lahat nang kami ay mapabilang sa Pantawid Pamilya. Napagtagumpayan ko ang kahirapan at nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral ang aking mga anak” (Before becoming a Pantawid Pamilyang continue reading : Living proof of change: From street sweeper to parent leader