The Department of Social Welfare and Development launches the official social networking accounts of the Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago Campaign in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter which aims to gather and share stories of positive change from the beneficiaries, workers, partners, and even the public. The Field Office II led by Regional Director Remia T. Tapispisan continue reading : DSWD FO2 joins Nationwide Media Launching of Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago

“We commend   DSWD thru the Listahanan for reaching us even if we are in the coastal areas. We have learned a lot in this lecture, most specially, you have enlightened us on our queries regarding the Listahanan database,” Mayor Florita C. Bulan of Divilacan, Isabela shared during the conduct of orientation on November 18, 2014 continue reading : Listahanan FO2 gains support from coastal municipalities in Isabela

Queries and recommendations from solo parents arose during  the Consultation/Dialogue with Solo Parents on the Comprehensive Package of Social Welfare Development Programs and Services held recently in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. During the said event, the participants aired their concerns relative to the benefits and services afforded to them by virtue of the Solo Parents’ Welfare continue reading : Solo parents clamor for more benefits

Ormoc City, Leyte – One year after Typhoon Yolanda ravaged this city, Department of Social Welfare and Development  (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman expressed her admiration for the continued rehabilitation here. Sec. Soliman together with Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery Secretary Panfilo Lacson, and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin were here on  continue reading : Cabinet execs visit Ormoc on ‘Yolanda’ anniv, laud progresses there

Guiuan, Eastern Samar – “Grabe! Sobra-sobra akong nagpapasalamat sa Panginoon at sa gobyerno dahil sa paggawad sa amin ng pabahay dito sa Cogon Resettlement Site  (I am extremely grateful to God and to the government for giving us shelter here in Cogon Resettlement Site).” Typhoon Yolanda survivor Olivia Fuentes, 40, could not contain her happiness continue reading : A dream come true for a ‘Yolanda’ survivor

Tacloban City, Leyte – As part of the activities to commemorate the first year anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda, several cabinet secretaries were here on Saturday, November 8, to lead the turnover of completed permanent shelter units to typhoon survivors. Some 122 housing units in Ridge View Park, Barangay Cabalawan and 28 units in Villa Sofia, Barangay continue reading : Permanent shelters handed over to survivors to mark ‘Yolanda’ anniversary

Tanauan, Leyte – To symbolize that normalcy is back in this town, a soft opening of the new town plaza and amphitheater was held on Saturday, November 8, after Typhoon Yolanda hit this municipality and damaged these vital structures here a year ago. It was led  by  Municipal Mayor Pelagio Tecson, Jr. and attended by Social continue reading : Tanauan gets back on its feet after ‘Yolanda’

It’s written in all the communication paraphernalia, be it in a Sticker, Poster, Flyer or a Tarpaulin. A catchy phrase that is synonymous with accountability and transparency. It reads: “May Reklamo sa Pantawid Pamilya? Mag-text sa 0918-912-2813.” This text hotline is just one of the many modes by which anyone can file his complaints, suggestions continue reading : FEATURE: Breaking the Barriers