Rappler's latest stories on Department of Social Welfare and Development DSWD
LIVE: House hearing on DSWD's emergency subsidy program
Watch the hearing live on Monday, June 22, at 1 pm
Almost 300,000 families have yet to receive April cash aid – Malacañang
This does not include the 5 million waitlisted families from across the country that were added to the program
Lawmakers berate DSWD regional directors over delays in aid distribution
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano tells DSWD regional directors that not following the policies ordered by their superiors could be seen as 'insubordination'
DSWD suspends government internship program for 2020
The government's internship program, which allows the youth to experience working in public service, is postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic
FALSE: DSWD 'gives P5,500 to every Facebook user'
Cash aid for every Facebook user? No such thing, says the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
DSWD eyes distribution of cash aid for 2nd tranche this week
After failing to give out the cash aid in May, Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista says the DSWD has already prepared the guidelines on the distribution of the second tranche of the financial subsidy
Caraga completes distribution of emergency subsidy to non-4Ps families
The Department of Social Welfare and Development lauds the local government units' efficient implementation of the emergency subsidy program in the Caraga region
Families of OFWs affected by coronavirus qualified for DSWD subsidy
DSWD reiterates families of OFWs with no other source of income since January 2020 can avail of the emergency subsidy
Hundreds of Navotas residents waive P4.5M worth of DSWD coronavirus benefits
‘We will request for DSWD’s permission to replace the names of the beneficiaries so that 575 low-income families will have an opportunity to avail [themselves of] the program,’ says Mayor Toby Tiangco
'Walang konsiderasyon': Despite illness, PWD made to claim subsidy at DSWD office
Roy Moral, who struggles to walk without feeling immense pain, shares how he had to be wheeled to the local DSWD office in a stretcher just so he could receive his emergency subsidy
Rappler Talk: Ex-DSWD chief Dinky Soliman on assessing the emergency subsidy program
Former DSWD secretary Dinky Soliman says collaborative, evidence-based, and empowering approaches would greatly impact aiding the poor in the coronavirus lockdown
May emergency subsidies to be delayed if LGU fails to report April payouts – DSWD
As of April 22, only around 31% target beneficiaries have received emergency subsidies from the DSWD
FALSE: P57-B 'balance' in DSWD subsidy even if all families get coronavirus cash aid
The computation used here does not consider that the P200-billion emergency subsidy covers two months and is given only to the target 18 million low-income families
Barangays ordered to publish names of residents eligible for DSWD cash aid
Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya says this is needed for 'transparency purposes' and to protect barangay officials
DSWD takes down posts on donation drive permits, looks to waive fees
After public clamor, the DSWD takes down its advisory reminding the public to secure donation drive permits. It is also studying whether to automate the process and waive application fees.
195 cities, municipalities still can't access DSWD emergency subsidy
They still have not done the proper paperwork, Malacañang says in its latest report to Congress on the government's coronavirus response
Pasig City to cover poor families not on DSWD emergency subsidy list
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto vows to give cash assistance to families who were cut from the Department of Social Welfare and Development's list of beneficiaries
DOJ: Early release of sick, elderly prisoners ordered before virus crisis
The Department of Justice says it ordered the release of old and sickly prisoners even before the coronavirus outbreak. Groups say these vulnerable inmates remain behind bars.
Duterte chaos leaves barangay officials 'helpless' amid lockdown
Barangay officials cry for help in providing relief packs and dealing with confusing messages and guidelines from the administration
DSWD hotlines as of April 2020
The Department of Social Welfare and Development can be reached through its main hotline 8-951-2803
DSWD admits 'shortcomings' in emergency fund distribution
(UPDATED) DSWD chief Rolando Bautista says they thought local governments could easily come up with lists of target beneficiaries, but it turns out they 'did not memorize' profiles of their constituents
Paano maaaring tumanggap ng tulong mula sa emergency subsidy program ng DSWD?
(6th UPDATE) Kasama ba ang pamilya ko sa dapat makatanggap ng tulong pinansyal ngayong coronavirus lockdown? Paano maiaabot sa amin ang tulong na ito?
DSWD: P100-billion subsidy ready for distribution to 18 million poor families
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles says the Department of Social Welfare and Development has 'full control and supervision' of the emergency subsidy program funds
TRACKER: DSWD assistance during coronavirus crisis
(6th UPDATE) DSWD's main responsibility under the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act is to expedite the distribution of food assistance to the most affected residents
DSWD suspends activities of some safety net programs to prevent coronavirus spread
Activities that require social contact in programs such as the 4Ps, unconditional cash transfer, emergency shelter assistance, and sustainable livelihood program are suspended from March 15 to April 14
COA to DSWD: Pay Landbank's P82.72 million in unpaid 4Ps service fees
COA adjusts the payout figure to Landbank to a lower amount compared to the original claim of P87.05 million and the amended claim of P92.27 million
DSWD 'ready' if Taal Volcano eruption extends for months
Emergency cash transfers and livelihood assistance are among the forms of aid that the Department of Social Welfare and Development would provide in the long term
DSWD: Food enough in evacuation centers; focus now on hygiene kits, rehabilitation
Social Welfare Assistant Secretary Anton Hernandez says it's past the crucial period, so those who want to help can do so in the rehabilitation of affected communities
DSWD to assist repatriated OFWs from Middle East
Repatriation desks will be set up in airports around the country to receive and assist overseas Filipino workers who will go home
War against drugs or war against poverty?
Three generations are caught in two conflicting government programs
Is the drug war undermining the gains of government's anti-poverty programs?
Research shows that at least one in 5 victims of drug-related killings in Metro Manila in 2016 and 2017 were beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
Internet service providers fail to report sites transmitting child porn – DSWD
As per the Anti-Child Pornography Act, internet service providers are mandated to report to the police any obtained knowledge of child porn distribution or access using their servers
DSWD signs implementing rules for laws on adoption, gov't feeding programs
The laws provide for absolving adoptive parents from tampering with their child's birth record, and institutionalizing government feeding programs bringing healthy meals for undernourished schoolchildren
COA tells DSWD to clean list of social pension beneficiaries
The Commission on Audit calls on the Department of Social Welfare and Development to ensure that only qualified beneficiaries are under its Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens
How a La Union town transforms drug surrenderers into productive citizens
In La Union, a town helps former drug dependents to renew their lives and become microentrepreneurs after rehabilitation
DSWD assures fishermen of sunken boat 'continuous assistance'
The Department of Social Welfare and Development says it will continue to assist the 22 fishermen of F/B Gem-Ver until 'they have fully recovered from the incident and are able to live normal lives'
DSWD chief sets conditions for accepting Erwin Tulfo’s apology
(UPDATED) Erwin Tulfo will have to place media advertisements announcing his apology, and should donate to 19 organizations identified by DSWD Secretary Rolando Bautista
COA flags unbuilt temporary shelters in Ormoc after July 2017 earthquake
The process of constructing the temporary shelters is so slow that the permanent housing units are expected to be completed first
DSWD opens government internship program for 1,360 youth
PRESS RELEASE: Under the program, interns will have to render 30 working days of service which will start on April 15 and end on May 29, 2019
DSWD gives livelihood assistance to over 35,000 Marawi families
The Department of Social Welfare and Development provides P10,000 to P20,000 each to families affected by the Marawi siege who are now seeking to put up small businesses
Duterte taps ex-Malabon vice mayor as DSWD undersecretary
President Duterte also appoints new members of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation Board of Trustees – Michelle Aguilar-Ong and Lucille Malilong-Isberto
DSWD assures beneficiaries increase in subsidies despite reenacted budget
10 million households are scheduled to receive raises in cash subsidies to help them cope with the impact of the tax reform law
P12.5 million in aid given to victims of Tropical Depression Usman in Bicol
The region was among those hit badly by Usman, which triggered heavy rains that caused massive flooding and landslides
Lumad kids 'rescued' in Talaingod back with parents – DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development says it has returned 12 of the 14 children in its custody to their parents after the Davao Regional Trial Court Branch 8 ordered it
Over 50,000 remain in evacuation centers due to Rosita
The affected residents come from the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Eastern Visayas
Bautista says military experience 'advantage' in new DSWD post
In his first official appearance as social welfare secretary, Bautista fends off criticism of 'growing militarization' in government
FAST FACTS: Who is incoming DSWD Secretary Rolando Bautista?
From guarding the President to commanding the Philippine Army, retiring Lieutenant General Rolando Bautista continues to hold key positions in the Duterte administration
Naga, Cebu, landslide: At least 897 families affected
Affected families are staying in 5 evacuation centers as rescue and retrieval operations continue
DSWD prepares P829 million in aid for Typhoon Mangkhut
Some P872 million in standby funds are also available
DSWD announces new hotline
All messages sent to the Department of Social Welfare and Development's old text hotlines will no longer be received
