DSWD Orders Closure of Care Facility in Laguna Owned by Vlogger The Department of Social Welfare and Development has shut down an unlicensed care facility in Laguna owned by a vlogger. Recently, the Facebook page of DSWD has ordered the closure of an unlicensed care facility located in Barangay Landayan, San Pedro, Laguna. The facility is reportedly owned by a vlogger and was shut … Read more
Shocking Highway Rescue Prompts DSWD Action After Baby Is Abandoned DSWD – The Department of Social Welfare and Development moved quickly after a one-year-old child was found alone along a busy highway in Bohol. A disturbing incident along a major highway in Bohol has prompted swift intervention from the Department of Social Welfare and Development … Read more
Following Marcos Jr.’s Order, DSWD Chief Speaks on Financial Assistance Distribution DSWD – Department of Social Welfare and Department Secretary Rex Gatchalian said they will stop releasing cash aid to beneficiaries if there will be politicians in the distribution sites. Last January 5, a few days after the Philippines operated on a reenacted budget, President … Read more
DSWD Urges Public to Respect Relief Efforts & Avoid Making Jokes Online The Department of Social Welfare and Development urges public to respect relief efforts and avoid making jokes online. DSWD has reminded the public to be sensitive and respectful when posting or sharing anything related to relief goods and assistance given to disaster victims. It came after an incident in … Read more
DSWD Places Field Offices Under Alert for Possible Impact of Tropical Storm Ramil DSWD has placed all its field offices on high alert as the country braces for the possible effects of Tropical Storm Ramil. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that the Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have already been activated to ensure immediate action and assistance once … Read more
CIDG was able to locate DSWD relief goods at a warehouse The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) caught thousands of boxes of relief goods of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) being sold illegally. The social welfare department is focused on “policy and programs designed to … Read more
DSWD to Shoulder Burial Costs of Cebu Quake Victims DSWD announced its decision to shoulder the burial cost and provide financial assistance to the families for quake victims in Cebu. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped in to help families who lost loved ones in the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, … Read more
DSWD Issues Reminder to Public on Upcoming Christmas Season “hindi po tamang magbigay ng tulong o ng limos sa kalsada“ DSWD reminded the public to avoid giving alms to beggars and homeless individuals this upcoming Christmas season. During the “Ber” months, generosity becomes second nature for many Filipinos. People often extend kindness through gifts, donations, and acts of compassion. While this is a … Read more
DSWD had this statement about what Liza Soberano revealed in a vlog The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) lauded actress Liza Soberano for her courage to reveal the past struggles she went through. Liza was featured in Can I Come In? YouTube channel. Through this platform, she revealed her traumatic childhood experiences, from … Read more
DSWD Says Cash Aid Should Not Be Used for Gambling The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reminded the public not to use cash aid for gambling. Recently, the agency has once again reminded the public to use government cash assistance wisely, stressing that it should never be spent on gambling. According to the … Read more