Child Participation Council at DSWD-Marillac Hills

The Child Participation Council (CPC), a strategy in “Ako’y Kasali,” a social technology project, which aims to help in the healing and recovery of the residents of Marillac Hills, recently conducted waste segregation drive to instill among the residents about proper waste management.   In order to accomplish its project, the officers of CPC requested continue reading : Child Participation Council at DSWD-Marillac Hills

Clearing Officers Club Inc. (COCI) donate to DSWD-NCR

The Clearing Officers Club Inc. (COCI) recently turned over P150,000.00 check donation to the DSWD-NCR as augmentation to the operational expenses of the recipient centers/residential care facilities. DSWD-NCR Regional Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan expressed her gratitude for their continuous partnership to the Department in serving the disadvantaged sector. “We would like to thank you continue reading : Clearing Officers Club Inc. (COCI) donate to DSWD-NCR

Members of the Japan Governmental Inquiry Commission on Human Trafficking visits Nayon ng Kabataan

The Japan Governmental Inquiry Commission on Anti-Human Trafficking to the Philippines recently visited the Nayon ng Kabataan and discussed the interventions and services being provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to victims of human trafficking.   DSWD-NCR OIC-ARD for Operations Jacel J. Paguio shared that the efforts of other government agencies continue reading : Members of the Japan Governmental Inquiry Commission on Human Trafficking visits Nayon ng Kabataan

Groundbreaking on the Site of Center for Human Trafficking Survivors

The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Chaired by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and co-chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with representatives of the International Justice Mission – Manila and delegates from the Kingdom of Netherlands, held a groundbreaking ceremony on February 11, 2014, to start the construction of the continue reading : Groundbreaking on the Site of Center for Human Trafficking Survivors

President Aquino commends staff and benefactors of EGV on its 50th Anniversary

President Benigno S. Aquino III lauds the dedication of people behind the success of the Elsie Gaches Village during its 50th Anniversary celebration in Muntinlupa City on February 7, 2014, which carries the theme, “50 years of expertise in serving God’s special children.” “Ipinaaabot ko ang isang espesyal na pasasalamat sa bawat indibidwal at grupong continue reading : President Aquino commends staff and benefactors of EGV on its 50th Anniversary

DSWD-NCR awards capital assistance to 21 SEA-K Associations

The Department of Social Welfare and Development National Capital Region awarded P 1,745,000.00 worth of capital assistance to 21 Self- Employment Assistance- Kaunlaran (SEA-K) associations from Manila City during its flag ceremony on February 3, 2014. DSWD-NCR Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan said that the Sustainable Livelihood Program aims to improve the socio-economic capacity of the Pantawid continue reading : DSWD-NCR awards capital assistance to 21 SEA-K Associations

DSWD leads ‘Balik sa Bayan’program for Yolanda survivors

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) leads the implementation of ‘Balik sa Bayan’ program to reintegrate the survivors of typhoon Yolanda who arrived in Manila to seek temporary refuge. DSWD-NCR Regional Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan said that the ‘Balik sa Bayan’ is an inter-agency effort that aims to provide package of services continue reading : DSWD leads ‘Balik sa Bayan’program for Yolanda survivors