Nine (9) Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)/Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) inked Budget Partnership Agreement (BPA) today with the Department of Social Welfare and Development- National Capital Region  (DSWD-NCR) to help enhance the effectiveness of the Department and curb corruption through monitoring of DSWD core programs and projects.   The signing of the BPA also continue reading : Partners sign Budget Partnership Agreement with the DSWD-NCR

Free measles vaccines were given recently to some 49 staff and 140 residents of Nayon ng Kabataan to prevent the spread of the disease in the center. Ms. Asuncion Flores, Center Head, said that the vaccines were provided by the Mandaluyong City Health Office.   Moreover, they had also had video presentation on the signs continue reading : Nayon ng Kabataan prevents measles

The Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) staff and clients participated in the fire simulation drill conducted yesterday in coordination with Tanduay Fire Station in Quiapo, Manila. Moreover, there were demonstrations on how to properly handle fire victims to prevent further injuries and save them.   Inspector Geronimo Juico, station commander, said continue reading : DSWD-NCR staff and clients participate in fire simulation drill

The Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) awarded certificate of registration, license to operate and accreditation to six (6) SWDAs which also provide social protection programs and services,during the flag ceremony on March 31, 2014.   The SWDAs are: NFS Foundation Ministry Inc., Reach Out Ville Foundation Inc., Association of Senior Citizens continue reading : DSWD-NCR awards certificate to social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs)

Ms. Marlene C. Guzman, Regional Field Coordinator of the National Household Targeting Unit, DSWD-NCR, provided orientation on Listahananto the older persons- program stakeholders. Beneficiaries of the social pension program were vigorously selected from the data of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) or Listahanan – an information management system that identifies who continue reading : Older Persons and Listahanan

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Wellness Department donated packs of grocery items to the residents of Nayon ng Kabataan, a residential care facility being managed by Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR).   Ms. Asuncion Flores, Head of Nayon ng Kabataan, thanked the donors for the gifts to residents during the continue reading : Christmas in March at Nayon ng Kabataan

The United Way Worlwide through the Hershey Company and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) recently turned over project on strengthening the health care management of Elsie Gaches Village (EGV). The project aims to establish an in-house TB management program, improve capacity of health personnel to provide adequate medical services through basic health equipments/facilities continue reading : United Way Worldwide turns over project to DSWD- Elsie Gaches Village

The Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) recently conducted meeting with stakeholders on older persons sector and discussed the social pension for indigent senior citizens. During the meeting, the participants were informed about the result of special payout for the unclaimed social pension stipend in 2013. Further, the 2014 General Appropriation Act continue reading : DSWD-NCR meets stakeholders on older persons sector