DSWD News

• DSWD, LGUs to rescue street children, IPs caroling on streets this holiday season December 15, 2018
  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is working with Local Government Units (LGUs) to rescue street children and members of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) who are seen begging in Metro Manila and neighboring cities and provinces this holiday season. “The DSWD continues to maintain its close coordination with our LGUs to help street […]
• Year-Ender: Unity, teamwork steered DSWD in 2018 December 14, 2018
  The year 2018 saw the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) responding to various changes within the organization. Despite these changes, DSWD employees remained united and continued performing their tasks with the same commitment to quality service that they have demonstrated over the years. Taking the helm of the Department in the last quarter […]
• Remaining minors rescued in Talaingod return to families – DSWD December 11, 2018
  The remaining two minors who were among the 14 children rescued in Talaingod, Davao del Norte and  were placed under temporary custody  at the  Home for the Aged in Tabuk City have now returned to their families last week. This was confirmed by the DSWD-Field Office XI after they received the Parental Capability Assessment Report […]
• DSWD appeals anew: Do not give alms to street dwellers; extend ‘right’ help instead December 11, 2018
  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is once again reiterating its call to the public to refrain from giving alms to street children and families—a scene that is prevalent during the holiday season. “We appeal to our kababayans especially here in Metro Manila not to give alms to children and families on the […]
• 12 rescued minors in Talaingod, Davao del Norte now back to their parents/guardians – DSWD December 7, 2018
  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) confirmed that 12 of the 14 rescued minors in Talaingod, Davao del Norte were already returned to their parents and guardians following a court decision that was released to concerned parties, including the DSWD Field Office (FO) XI. Based on the report provided by the regional office, […]