Ex-Gabriela representative Luz Ilagan is new DSWD undersecretary
President Rodrigo Duterte appoints to the DSWD former Gabriela Women s Partylist Representative Luz Ilagan who also hails from Davao
DSWD conducts relief operations for people displaced by Maring
The welfare department says at least 221 families or 924 persons were affected by the heavy downpour and flooding caused by Maring which hit Luzon as a tropical depression
DSWD calls for release of minors detained in Pasig facility
Two minors – aged 12 and 13 – have already been released while 8 are still detained without a court order
Militias bar social workers from Davao del Norte town
Amadeuz Celestial 60th Infantry Battalion mediator says the tribal leaders did not approve people from the Department of Social Welfare and Development DSWD conducting the agency’s one stop service
FACT CHECK: How 4Ps funds are paid out to beneficiaries
From the central office money is directly downloaded to the Landbank of the Philippines and other service providers to facilitate payment of the cash grants
Not a single 4Ps peso passed through me – Taguiwalo
‘Had the President s allies questioned me regarding this issue during the CA hearings – or even during the congressional deliberations on the 2018 budget – I would have given them answers that are easily verifiable ’ says former DSWD secretary Judy Taguiwalo
Taguiwalo rejected over 'reports' of DSWD funds going to NPA – Duterte
The President says his former social welfare secretary is suspected of giving 4Ps funds and resources to NPA rebels
How Manay Judy Taguiwalo inspired me as a DSWD employee
No other secretary has given solo parents a hundred percent support and recognition as Manay Judy did a government social worker writes
Duterte offered DSWD post to senator 'long before' Taguiwalo CA rejection
The President hinted at a lady senator that he is considering her to replace Judy Taguiwalo as social welfare secretary
Taguiwalo: I'm sad the President did not keep his faith in me
The outgoing social welfare secretary however thanks President Rodrigo Duterte for giving her the chance to serve the people
DSWD prepares P1.45-B for Tropical Storm Isang
The DSWD predicts that some 252 223 families will be affected of which 54 802 are poor
Duterte on CA rejection of Taguiwalo: 'Sayang'
President Rodrigo Duterte says he is considering a female senator and some people from the private sector as possible replacements for Judy Taguiwalo at the DSWD
Robredo thanks netizens for support in Uson's poll on next DSWD chief
Vice President Leni Robredo tops a Twitter poll posted by PCOO Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson who is one of her fiercest critics
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Usec Emmanuel Leyco is DSWD OIC – Malacañang
President Rodrigo Duterte designates Undersecretary Emmanuel Leyco as DSWD officer in charge following the CA s rejection of Judy Taguiwalo as the agency s chief
NPA links or pork barrel? Why the CA rejected Taguiwalo
Weeks before the confirmation hearing the House contingent of the Commission on Appointments requested a security briefing on the Left including the New People s Army
DSWD employees 'confirm' Taguiwalo after CA rejection
They deprived us of a principled humble caring compassionate public servant like Manay Judy says a long time DSWD employee
Dela Rosa, Bird Flu, Pag-asa Island | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Chay Hofileña
Taguiwalo to CA: Why no explanation for rejection?
‘Given that I served for one year I would have expected candor and frankness from the members who voted against my appointment ’ says the rejected Cabinet official
Taguiwalo, Barcelona attacks, Qatar and Saudi Arabia | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Mara Cepeda
Duterte refused one-on-one with Taguiwalo on eve of CA rejection
I wanted to tell him about corruption existing in my office I have submitted the report But I wanted to relay it to him personally Taguiwalo says
After Taguiwalo rejection, Robredo wants more transparency in CA
Vice President Leni Robredo also mentions her late husband Jesse who died in 2012 before the CA could confirm him as DILG chief
Leftist lawmakers on Taguiwalo: 'Inilaglag siya ni Pangulong Duterte'
Other Duterte appointees who faced opposition in the Commission on Appointments managed to get the nod of the powerful body through the help of the Chief Executive says ACT Teachers Representative Antonio Tinio
IN PHOTOS: Judy Taguiwalo during crisis situations
Here s a glimpse of the former secretary in crisis situations during her stint at the Department of Social Welfare and Development
Rappler Talk with 'People's' Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo
MovePH s Voltaire Tupaz talks to DSWD Sec Judy Taguiwalo on Rappler Talk on Thursday afternoon August 17
Growing old in PH margins: Gutom, malasakit, at diskarte
The Philippines’ older adult population is faced with issues that transcend desires for self actualization as it combats the threats of food insecurity house tenure and health care inaccessibility
Sotto voted to confirm Taguiwalo after 'na-ano' controversy
She was fit for the job says Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III
Leftist lawmakers slam CA for 'bias vs poor'
UPDATED Lawmakers in the House Makabayan bloc call out the Commission on Appointments for rejecting the DSWD appointment of Judy Taguiwalo a nominee of the Left in the Duterte Cabinet
Taguiwalo: CA rejection due to my fight vs pork barrel, tax reform
‘I have served the people well I gave my all and I’m proud to say that my integrity is intact ’ says the social welfare secretary
Taguiwalo 'represents all of us, all our dreams, all our aspirations' – Recto
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto reads his prepared speech endorsing the confirmation of Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo after the Commission on Appointments rejected her appointment
Taguiwalo, Duterte and Teodoro, Trump | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Marguerite de Leon
CA rejects Taguiwalo as DSWD chief
UPDATED Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo is the 3rd Duterte Cabinet appointee to be rejected by the powerful body
WATCH: Confirmation hearing of DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo
Watch the hearing on Rappler
Can you help Nanay Ely, the elderly crocheter of Tayuman?
The story of Luisa Nanay Nely Pagindian the manggagantsilyo from Manila inspires online users Here’s how you can find her and support her small business
Gov’t workers hail Senate passage of ILO convention
ILO Convention 151 protects government workers rights to organize and negotiate employment conditions
Mindanaoan youth: 'We want just and lasting peace'
The youth leaders from Mindanao want to be part of the process in making just and lasting peace in Mindanao a reality
P156-M allotted to curb malnutrition among Moro kids
The program intends to improve the nutrition status of around 7 000 children in the Bangsamoro region
WATCH: Nanay Ely, the 82-year-old crocheter of Tayuman
Nanay Ely is just one of thousands of Filipino indigent seniors who continue to work to make ends meet
P1 billion aligned for poor families to be hit by proposed tax reform – DSWD
This will be given in cash to 10 million poor households once the tax reform proposal is signed into law
More rehab homes for child offenders to be built in 2018
The Juvenile Justice Welfare Council is set to get the biggest budget among the attached agencies of the DSWD to build 4 more Bahay ng Pag Asa
Contractual frontliners vulnerable to effects of gov't rightsizing
The DPWH DSWD and DOH have the most number of frontline workers who are under contractual employment arrangements
Marawi: Where military rules and LGUs take a backseat
It s been the longest martial law period for any area in Mindanao in more than 3 decades How are local executives and civilians coping?
Marawi kids undergo psychosocial treatment
At least 70 child refugees participate in a series of activities aimed at entertaining and empowering the kids staying in evacuation centers
Thousands in Cordillera, Ilocos displaced by Huaning, habagat
Most of the displaced from northern Luzon are staying with relatives while hundreds in other parts of Luzon are in evacuation centers
P7.8-B health grant for 4Ps beneficiaries in proposed 2018 budget
Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo says the DSWD is still validating if 1 3 million of the 4 4 million 4Ps beneficiaries have already transitioned out of poverty
P30 million allocated for emergency jobs for Marawi victims
The Department of Labor and Employment provides work for those displaced by the Marawi conflict For 30 days they will receive a daily minimum wage of P300
Caritas PH brings P10-M aid to home-based Marawi evacuees
An estimated number of 97 788 families from Marawi or 438 701 evacuees are staying with their relatives or friends in surrounding regions
World Bank loan used for 4Ps ending in 2019
But Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo clarifies that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program will continue to operate
Online jobs eyed as perfect opportunities for PWDs
The National Council on Disability Affairs trains persons with disabilities to make them qualified for job opportunities online
P100,000 incentive ready for relatives of deceased centenarians
Relatives of deceased centenarians as well as centenarians abandoned by their families must submit documents to their local social welfare office to claim the money
