Street dwellers

At least 50 street dwellers were rounded up by the local Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Public Safety Office in Pasay City. The street dwellers were rounded up while sleeping in sidewalks and center islands along Roxas Boulevard, EDSA Extension and Buendia Avenue in Pasay City. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

Child Friendly Local Government Units

The Presidential Award for the Most Child Friendly City, open to all Philippine cities and municipalities, is conferred on local government units (LGUs) in recognition of their vital role in sustained promotion of children’s rights, development and ensuring child-friendly governance. There are five categories: 1st-3rd Class Municipalities, 4th-6th Class Municipalities, Component Cities,... 

DSWD provision

The Department of Social Welfare and Development has allocated P2.9-B for the provision of food to at least 1.7 million Filipino children enrolled in the next school year. Incoming search terms:dswd (1)dswd programs (1) Read More »

Extend education component of 4Ps

Manila, Philippines – The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) marks its fifth year in 2013 with the first batch of beneficiaries graduating from the program this year. The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) marks its fifth year in 2013 with the first batch of beneficiaries graduating from the program this year. The 4Ps is the biggest poverty reduction and social development... 

Rescue operation

The Pasay City government yesterday announced the rescue of 100 street children in different parts of the city. Mayor Antonino Calixto said the rescue operation by the local Department of Social Welfare Office social workers was made after the city government launched “Oplan Kalabit Pahingi“ which is frequently being made by street children among motorists putting their lives in danger.... 

Promoting community empowerment, good governance

Manila, Philippines – The government expands the coverage of its livelihood projects in Metro Manila, and in Cavite and Laguna provinces, through the Livelihood Opportunities for Vulnerable Urban Poor Communities (LVUC) project, funded by the Japan Social Development Fund. The LVUC uses the community-driven development (CDD) approach to empower local communities in governance, as... 

Addressing abductions

Manila, Philippines – Police have shifted their focus on street children as part of the campaign to address the alleged child abductions in Metro Manila and nearby areas.  Read More »

Reward for missing children mulled

By MITCH ARCEO Manila, Philippines – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) plans to give cash rewards to anyone who can help find missing children in Metro Manila. According to NCRPO chief Director Leonardo Espina, the NCRPO is currently studying this process and will ask the approval of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan L.M. Purisima once... 

Aquino signs pro-women law

Manila, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed a new law declaring November 25 of every year as National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children. In Republic Act (RA) No. 10398, the government, in partnership with the private sector, will conduct various activities aimed at raising public awareness on the problem of violence,... 

Early childhood care and development

Manila, Philippines – A Three-year innovative program, “Early Learning for Life,” is envisioned to help 150,000 disadvantaged Filipino children aged 3 to 5 get ready for school. Three agencies – the Department of Education, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the Early Childhood Care and Development Council – launched the program that starts this year until...