The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office – National Capital Region (DSWD FO-NCR), through its Social Technology Unit, recently conducted an orientation on the Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8972) and the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2022 (Republic Act No. 11861). The activity was held on April continue reading : DSWD FO-NCR Solo Parents Employees Undergo Orientation on RA 8972 and RA 11861
A total of 461 beneficiaries from Quezon City have received their grants under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), spearheaded by the DSWD – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) Each participant received a ₱15,000 grants to help them build and enhance their income – generating activities. Financial Literacy was also provided on April 22, 2025 in Plaza continue reading : DSWD – NCR Empowers 461 Quezon City beneficiaries through Sustainable Livelihood Grants
In a shared mission to enhance the care and support provided to individuals with special needs, the Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) in Muntinlupa City recently visited Amor Village in Anao, Tarlac for a benchmarking initiative. The collaborative visit aimed to exchange best practices, strengthen professional ties, and explore opportunities for mutual growth. EGV, a long-standing continue reading : Elsie Gaches Village and Amor Village Strengthen Ties Through Benchmarking Visit
The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD NCR), through its Property and Supply Section (PSS) under the Administrative Division, successfully conducted a Technical Assistance cum Consultation Dialogue on April 22, 2025, at the Karunungan Conference Room, Legarda, Manila. Mr. Kharl T. Aman, Chief Administrative Officer and General Administrative Service Division continue reading : DSWD NCR Conducts Technical Assistance and Consultation Dialogue for Property and Supply Custodians
In celebration of Lola Asiang’s 133rd birthday, The Aristocrat Restaurant held a Community Outreach Program on April 16, 2025, at the INA Healing Center (IHC) in Batasan, Quezon City. Ms. Maribeth Juliet Salinas, Social Welfare Officer III and Officer-In-Charge of the INA Healing Center, warmly welcomed the department heads of The Aristocrat Restaurant and graciously continue reading : Iconic Aristocrat Restaurant Hosts Outreach Program at INA Healing Center
Following Fire Prevention Awareness Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) National Capital Region (NCR) Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) partnered with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) NCR to conduct a Virtual Information Caravan (VIC) on March 11, 2025 at Zen Towers, Manila. The session was led by DRMD together with BFP continue reading : DSWD NCR and BFP NCR Hold Virtual Information Caravan to Promote Fire and Disaster Safety Awareness
The Jose Fabella Memorial School (JFMS) successfully held its 2025 Graduation, Moving Up, and Recognition Rites this April, celebrating the academic milestones of hundreds of clients and residents from the Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office National Capital Region (DSWD FO-NCR), as School Year continue reading : 2025 JFMS Graduation and Moving Up Rites Celebrate Learners’ Success
The DSWD Field Office – National Capital Region (FO-NCR) and the Ayala Foundation are exploring a partnership aimed at benefiting the clients and residents of Elsie Gaches Village (EGV). The meeting held at EGV Conference room together with DSWD-Central Office, and Hermanas Dela Caridad De Sta. Ana. During the meeting, on April 2, 2025, EGV continue reading : EGV and Ayala Foundation are Exploring Employment Opportunities Through Partnership
