DSWD sent five thousand (5000) family food packs to families in Patikul and Maimbung, Sulu last night. This is to aid the 2,329 affected families who fled their homes due to the on-going military operations in the province. The said assistance worth Php1,800,000.00 was as per request made by the provincial government of Sulu through continue reading : DSWD IX sends assistance to families affected in Sulu
DSWD IX starts enrolment of orphans for Philhealth coverage
Following the MOA signing conducted in the first quarter of the year and in adherence to the Republic Act 10606 or the National Health Insurance Act, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IX has started the enrolment of orphaned children who are under its custody. A list containing two hundred ten (210) continue reading : DSWD IX starts enrolment of orphans for Philhealth coverage
DSWD-9 supports insurance coverage for indigent families
The Department of Social Welfare and Development backs health insurance coverage of identified poor families in the region who are enrolled in PhilHealth insurance program. This is in line with the convergence strategy of the department with its partner-stakeholders to bring together social protection interventions to intensify the poverty-reduction programs of the government. The subsidy continue reading : DSWD-9 supports insurance coverage for indigent families
Kalahi-CIDSS to put up School for Lumads
In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) will spearhead the Establishment of New Public Schools for Indigenous Peoples in Mindanao by September, 2016. The School for Lumads continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS to put up School for Lumads
SLP assessment on Regional Mid-Year Program Review and Evaluation Workshop
The Sustainable Livelihood Program of the Department of Social and Welfare Development conducted its Regional Mid-Year Program Review and Evaluation Workshop last August 16-18, 2016 at Cecile’s Catering and Restaurant, Zamboanga City. Vigorously attended by seventy four (74) Project Development Officers and five (5) Provincial Coordinators of various municipalities in the region. The activity was continue reading : SLP assessment on Regional Mid-Year Program Review and Evaluation Workshop
Solve the problem of landlessness in the provinces so Filipinos won’t migrate to the cities to look for Jobs
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo today issued a comment regarding the recent editorial of the People’s Journal (dated August 14, 2016, titled “A Bottomless Pit) criticizing the program began by the previous administration called the Informal Settler Families (ISF) Program or “Oplan Likas” or Lumikas para Iwas Kalamidad at Sakit. continue reading : Solve the problem of landlessness in the provinces so Filipinos won’t migrate to the cities to look for Jobs
DSWD reminds TV programs to be mindful of children’s rights
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo reminded all television and radio stations to be mindful of children’s rights when casting them in any kind of program or when putting them in situations that make them vulnerable. This is in reaction to the current issue involving Badjao teenager who felt ridiculed by continue reading : DSWD reminds TV programs to be mindful of children’s rights
DSWD-FDCI partnership reaches 37 years, inducts new set of officers
DSWD 9 Regional Director Atty. Araceli Solamillo expressed gratitude and commendation to the Foundation of Development for Children Incorporated as she inducted its newly elected officers on Tuesday at DSWD 9 Conference hall. The FDCI that is now under the leadership of the new board president Dr. Victor Liozo, manages the Reception and Study Center continue reading : DSWD-FDCI partnership reaches 37 years, inducts new set of officers