The DSWD launches Administrative Order No. 11, reserving 1% of all positions for persons with disabilities. This progressive policy aims to ensure equal employment opportunities and promote inclusivity in public service.
DSWD-Davao launches Sine Makabata 2025, a film festival with short documentaries promoting child welfare, protection, and resilience. Discover stories of hope and change.
The Western Mindanao Naval Command intercepted two vessels carrying P56.2 million worth of smuggled rice, food items, and cigarettes. Read about the intensified maritime patrols.
Cebu City transforms former COVID-19 quarantine facility into transitional housing for homeless families and street dwellers through new structured reintegration program with DSWD partnership.
DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula conducts rigorous quality checks on Family Food Packs to ensure safe consumption for disaster-affected families. Learn how they maintain relief standards.
Family of 5-year-old boy who died in Argao, Cebu demands justice after he was found with neck wounds. Mother believes cousin's actions were intentional, not accidental.
Family of 5-year-old boy in Argao, Cebu demands justice after his tragic death. Mother claims evidence suggests intentional killing by 9-year-old cousin. Read the full story.
Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte says Dabawenyos rejected vote-buying claims, electing Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod despite AICS distribution controversies. Local lawmakers demand transparency.
Cebu City transforms former COVID-19 quarantine facility into shelter for homeless individuals. Mayor Archival confirms new program to address street dwellers with DSWD support.
Cebu City converts former COVID-19 facility into homeless shelter at SRP, launching comprehensive reintegration program with DSWD's Pag-Abot Program to assist 400+ street dwellers.
Cebu City transforms a former Covid-19 facility into a social services hub, launching a sustainable reintegration program for street dwellers with financial and housing aid.
Davao congressmen reveal alleged misuse of DSWD's AICS program to influence voters during 2025 elections. Calls for COA investigation and transparency in fund distribution.
Mandaue City prepares tent city at Pasilong sa Paradise for families displaced by flooding. 300 tents from DSWD to house 600 families. Temporary relocation begins next week.
Davao del Norte officials warn of a scam using Governor Edwin Jubahib's name to steal personal data. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect your information.
DSWD launches Philippine Community Resilience Project with P50-70M funding for vulnerable municipalities. Building disaster-resilient communities through participatory planning.
DSWD Field Office 11 introduces inaugural Children and Youth Summit and Cinemakabata film showcase to boost child protection advocacy in Davao Region. Join the movement!
Taiwan provides $500,000 cash aid and $250K in relief goods to support Philippines' typhoon recovery. A gesture of solidarity and deepened humanitarian cooperation.
Over 700 typhoon evacuees in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu receive divided food packs due to DSWD supply shortage. Investigation launched into controversial distribution method violating national regulations.
DSWD delivers 1.8M food packs across Philippines following Typhoons Uwan and Tino. Emergency cash transfers and mobile kitchens deployed for comprehensive disaster response.
736 families in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu received only 551 food packs after Typhoon Tino. DSWD investigates potential policy violations as residents voice frustration.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian champions community-led development for impactful projects in remote areas. Discover how this bottom-up approach delivers real change.
DSWD distributes P200 million emergency cash assistance to families affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu. Learn how the government supports recovery efforts.
Over 6,000 Aeta families in Pampanga's upland villages received essential food packs from DSWD and the provincial government, reaching even remote sitios. Read how this aid supports indigenous communities.
Bacolod City provides essential food assistance to 34 fisherfolk organizations and Persons Deprived of Liberty following Typhoon Tino. Discover how the community is recovering.
DSWD-7 completes a 4-day training for 127 field staff on the new Enhanced SWDI tool, boosting data-driven support for 4Ps beneficiaries in Central Visayas. Learn how this upgrade improves social services.
Vice Governor Delta Pineda leads distribution of assistance to 6,526 persons with disabilities in Pampanga. Support program expands to include multiple vulnerable sectors across the province.
Davao City dispatches 16 trucks with essential supplies to Cebu Province following Typhoon Tino. Governor Baricuatro expresses gratitude for ongoing support. Read about the relief efforts.
Typhoon Tino's fury leaves Lusaran, Cebu City in ruins. Homes destroyed, bridge damaged, families displaced. Urgent aid needed for food and clean water. #TyphoonTino #Cebu
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Negros Occidental to inspect Typhoon Tino damage, assess recovery efforts, and meet affected families. Government allocates P95M for rehabilitation.
Over a week after Typhoon Tino struck Cebu, Barangay Kaluangan in Asturias remains isolated with 293 homes affected. Relief efforts continue amid road access challenges. Learn how you can help.