The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) in partnership with the local government of Valenzuela City held a convergence caravan which served almost 1, 500 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries through the various services offered and delivered during the event, held recently at the Valenzuela Astrodome. This 10th Convergence Caravan in Metro continue reading : DSWD brings government services closer to people through Convergence Caravan

In preparation for the coming implementation of Pantawid Pamilya high school age expansion to include 15-18 years old children-beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership withthe University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UP-LB), conducted a series of workshops for the creation of new FDS module wherein the pilot participants are continue reading : NCR’s Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries take part in the creation of new family development session (FDS) module

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 that 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)

Some 10,714 beneficiaries of Social Pension program for indigent senior citizens and Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Families in Need of Special Protection (MCCT-FNSP) in Metro Manila,will be subjected to special validation and assessment on the second quarter this year.   For social pension, the assessment will affirm the continuation of payment of monthly stipend continue reading : DSWD-NCR to validate qualified program recipients

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