Noong 1915 binuo ang DSWD kung saan Public Welfare Board o PWD ang naging unang pangalan nito. Taong 1976, ito ay ginawang Department of Social Service and Development (DSSD) sa bisa ng Presidential Decree No.944 sa ilalim ng pamumuno ng dating pangulong Ferdinand Marcos. Ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ang siyang napro-protektahan at napa-pangalagaan ang kapwa mga Pilipino at mabawasan ang kahirapan.
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Uploaders of Mamasapano videos, now under NBI custody
The two uploaders and the cellphones they used in uploading the videos of the Mamasapano tragedy are now in the hands of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). NBI Anti-Cybercrime Division Chief Ronald Aguto confirmed and was able to identify them after the forensic examination, yesterday. The first video showed a wounded Special Action Force (SAF) member being shot twice in the head at very close range by an unidentified gunman. Another video was then uploaded […]
DFA, magsasagawa ng passport renewal sa Palawan
Magsasagawa ang Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ng passport application at renewal sa bayan ng Coron, lalawigan ng Palawan.
BIFF will not return SAF guns
The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) will not return the guns that they retrieved from Special Action Force (SAF) commandos in Mamasapano, saying that they got said armaments after defeating the SAF commandos.
Abaya favors temporary closure of MRT during weekends
Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary (DOTC) Jun Abaya is in favor of the temporary stoppage of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) operations during the weekends to conduct maintenance on said transport system.
How to avoid measles this summer?
The Department of Health (DOH) warns against measles this coming summer. Vaccination remains one of the most guaranteed ways to prevent our children from acquiring the said disease.
“Skijoring” in United States
A unique sport in the United States combines skiing and horseback riding.
Portland Trailblazers conduct player trade with Denver Nuggets
In National Basketball Association (NBA), the Portland Trailblazers engaged in a player trade with Denver Nuggets, acquiring two veteran players that the Blazers say will be important in their plans to seize the championship in the western conference.
AFP will buy drones from US
With President Barack Obama’s offer to sell drones to allied nations for their fight against terrorism, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is studying the possibility of buying drones from the United States (US).
BIFF denies allegations that they are harboring terrorists
The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) is denying allegations that they are harboring the two terrorists who were the targets of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) operation.
Ogie Alcasid will give his talent fee for MuSIKATin to the families of the Fallen 44
Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid pledged the talent fee that he will receive from the MuSIKATin concert to the families of the Fallen 44. Said OPM concert will be held at the Philippine Arena.
MuSIKATin to be held at the Philippine Arena
The Original Pilipino Music (OPM) concert entitled “MuSIKATin” will be held at the Philippine Arena tonight and many of those who attended the Iglesia Ni Cristo event earlier are now excitedly waiting for the said event.