The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) taps Filipino netizens to help in reaching out street kids in Metro Manila through micro-blogging site Twitter. The public may now inform the DSWD in real time 24/7 access about kids sleeping, loitering, begging or vending on the streets through its Twitter account @savestreetkids. Launched in November continue reading : Help to reach out street kids; tweet DSWD @savestreetkids

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) intensified its ‘Bawal Ang Epal Dito’ Campaign in partnership with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP). Bawal Ang Epal Dito campaign materials are now posted on LBP branches in the National Capital Region, near their Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) where beneficiaries withdraw their cash grants through cash continue reading : DSWD Intensifies ‘Anti-Epal’ Campaign with Land Bank of the Philippines

In recognition of the important roles of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) in complementing the government’s drive in good governance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) signed on Monday a Budget Partnership Agreement (BPA) with nine (9) CSOs/SWDAs.  The MOA signing was continue reading : DSWD-NCR inks Budget Partnership Agreement with Partners

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched their ‘Kariton Klasrum’ project for homeless street families in Metro Manila, held at the Philippine Sports Complex, Pasig City. Dubbed as K4 or ‘Kariton, Klasrum, Klinik, Kantin, the project was adopted from the idea of 2009 CNN Hero of continue reading : Street children in Metro Manila are beneficiaries of ‘Kariton Klasrum’ project

The City of Mandaluyong, labelled as the Tiger City is the National Capital Region’s nominee to the Search for 2012 Presidential Award for Most Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities under the Highly Urbanized City category. Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin Abalos Jr. personally received the recognition during the awarding ceremonies held on April 17, 2013 at Bahay continue reading : Mandaluyong City is National Finalist in 2012 Presidential Award for Most Child-Friendly City

Summer heat and fun are on at DSWD-National Capital Region as it opens this year’s “Summer Splash” event. The Summer Splash 2013 is a three-day event from April 17-19 and part of DSWD-NCR’s wellness program.  It aims to develop stronger bond among the NCR family and to maintain vitality in the performance of their respective continue reading : DSWD-NCR “Summer Splash 2013”

To provide the children at DSWD Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) with a fun-filled summer and to develop sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork among them, at least 31 children, 5 to 10 years old joined the soccer sports clinic which runs from April 2 to May 30, 2013 at the RSCC grounds. Ms. Hazel continue reading : SUMMER SPORTS CLINIC FOR RSCC KIDS

Perlita Dades, 21 years old, from Brgy. 171 Pasay City came in her best dress, with high hopes that she will be assisted in getting a job after her attendance to the employment facilitation assembly organized recently by the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) at Kalayaan Covered Court, Brgy. 201, Pasay continue reading : Empoyment facilitation assembly for Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries