With the goal to help address hunger issues in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reached out to almost 7,000 beneficiaries as it intensified its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) during the pandemic. Knowing that many had difficulties with livelihood opportunities during the pandemic, the Department continued providing assistance through its SLP continue reading : DSWD contributes to government’s zero hunger campaign
DSWD to release social pension of seniors every quarter in 2022
Following the adoption of House Resolution No. 1047 of the House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Senior Citizens, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will release the social pension of indigent senior citizens every three months, instead of the current schedule of every six months, starting next year. In 2022, beneficiaries of the continue reading : DSWD to release social pension of seniors every quarter in 2022
DSWD lauds Congress’ ratification of bill on legal adoption and alternative child care
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) lauded the ratification of the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives on the “Domestic Administration Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act.” The DSWD emphasized that the new bill is a milestone legislation since it will ensure that the best interest of Filipino children in continue reading : DSWD lauds Congress’ ratification of bill on legal adoption and alternative child care
DSWD clarifies relief items intended for disaster response only
The Department of Social Welfare and Development XI has reiterated that its family food packs (FFPs) and non-food items are intended for families and individuals affected by disasters. In a statement, DSWD XI OIC-Regional Director Ronald Ryan Cui stressed that the food packs particularly should be distributed within seven (7) days upon receipt of the continue reading : DSWD clarifies relief items intended for disaster response only
DSWD receives rice donation from China
On behalf of the Philippine government, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista received 2,000 metric tons or 40,000 bags of rice from the Government of the People’s Republic of China through Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Honorable Huang Xilian during a simple turn over ceremony on October 21. The rice continue reading : DSWD receives rice donation from China