DepEd partners with DSWD to combat bullying, boost child dev’t

Jason Sigales 04/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is working with the Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD) to implement a program to equip parents with more knowledge in child development, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.…

Mandaue seeks DSWD clarification over AICS distribution issues

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/11/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Government is calling on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to clarify the confusion surrounding coordination issues related to the distribution of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis…

Mother, live-in partner jailed after selling newborn; authorities rescue baby

Futch Anthony Inso 03/18/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Authorities successfully recovered a child after a statement from another child revealed that their mother had sold their newborn baby sister to buy a new phone. Catalina Abella, the Gender and Development (GAD)…

Viral ayuda video fuels public debate on government aid fairness

Pia Piquero 02/26/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines –A now-deleted Facebook reel showing a woman flaunting her outfit and what appeared to be luxury items while allegedly receiving government financial aid has drawn intense public criticism. Frustrated taxpayers have questioned the…

Ayuda distribution: No politicians, candidates allowed — DSWD-7

Niña Mae Oliverio 02/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — No politicians are allowed during the ayuda distribution or any financial aid released by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during the election period. DSWD-7 Director Shalaine Marie Lucero said on…

DSWD taps ‘Dr. Dogs’ to help in healing of abused children, PWDs

Kathleen de Villa 02/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Imagine having a therapist whose mere presence—meek and calm—boosts your mood, and drives away your fears and worries? Meet the “Dr. Dogs” of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), loving and gentle canines who…

House bill vs parental neglect reaches appropriations committee

Zaldy De Layola - Philippine News Agency 01/19/2025

MANILA – The House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations is assessing the funding needed to establish a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) office to oversee the implementation of House Bill (HB) 8987 or Act Ensuring Child…

‘Walang Gutom’ kitchen: DSWD chief says everybody is welcome

Zaldy De Layola - Philippine News Agency 01/14/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday said no verification process is required for anyone who wishes to go to the ‘Walang Gutom’ (No Hunger) Kitchen. “Everybody is welcome kasi wala…

Unified ID system for PWDs to be pilot-tested by DSWD

Jose Cielito Reganit - Philippine News Agency 01/10/2025

MANILA – A unified Identification (ID) system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) is scheduled to be pilot-tested from January to June this year and will be rolled out across the country in July, an official of the National…

DSWD to add over 1 million households to 4Ps program

Dempsey Reyes - Reporter / @dempseyreyesINQ 12/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) plans to add 1,184,768 households to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), its flagship antipoverty initiative. According to spokesperson Irene Dumlao, over 400,000 households have already…

DepEd, DSWD aim to teach 207K students to read in 2025

Jason Sigales 12/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — In a bid to boost literacy, the Departments of Education (DepEd) and Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are aiming to teach 207,000 students to read through the “Tara, Basa!” (Let’s Read!) program in 2025.…

DSWD explains handling cases of children in conflict with law

Zaldy De Layola - Philippine News Agency 12/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines—An official of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday explained the proper procedures for handling cases involving children in conflict with…

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