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DSWD XI Explores Advancing Social Welfare through Research and Collaboration
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DSWD XI Explores Advancing Social Welfare through Research and Collaboration

The DSWD Field Office XI through its Social Welfare and Development Learning Network (SWDLNet) held its Social Welfare and Development (SWD) Forum cum Research Congress last 25 April 2023 at the World Palace Hotel, Ecoland, Davao City. This activity is aligned with the steering function of the Department that provides technical assistance to partners and stakeholders executing programs on SWD and Social Protection. On the other hand, the Research Congress was aligned with the role of the Department as monitor on the implementation of SWD legislations.
DSWD, World Bank exchange info on use of digital ID for social services
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DSWD, World Bank exchange info on use of digital ID for social services

Originally published in the DSWD Facebook page on 09 June 2023   The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the World Bank’s West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) jointly conducted a learning exchange on the Philippines’ social protection programs at the DSWD Central Office last June 9 (Friday).
DSWD rolls out info caravan of social protection programs, services in Cagayan Valley
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DSWD rolls out info caravan of social protection programs, services in Cagayan Valley

Originally published in the DSWD website on 16 June 2023   As part of its efforts to bring social protection programs and services closer to its beneficiaries, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched another facet of the Information Caravan on Thursday, June 15 in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. In partnership with its Field Office II, this year’s Information Caravan was aimed at assisting in the DSWD’s performance target of ensuring the functionality of the Local Social Welfare and Development Offices in the Cagayan Valley Region.
OVP Explores Knowledge Management Initiatives in DSWD Benchmarking Visit
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OVP Explores Knowledge Management Initiatives in DSWD Benchmarking Visit

The Office of the Vice President of the Philippines (OVP) conducted a benchmarking visit at the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Knowledge Exchange Center (KEC) on the 25th of May 2023. The OVP studied the Department’s practices and initiatives in relation to Knowledge Management.
SWIDB's 2023 Knowledge Fair Propels Internal Staff to New Heights of Excellence
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SWIDB's 2023 Knowledge Fair Propels Internal Staff to New Heights of Excellence

The Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau (SWIDB) held its annual Knowledge Fair on the 3rd of May 2023 at the Magiliw Auditorium in the DSWD Central Office.The featured topics in the Knowledge Fair focused on the Department’s initiatives on Ease of Doing Business (EODB) and the Quality Management System (QMS).  
DSWD Centers and Facilities: Enabling Persons with Disabilities Towards Self-Sufficiency
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DSWD Centers and Facilities: Enabling Persons with Disabilities Towards Self-Sufficiency

Originally published in the DSWD website on 14 March 2023  As part of its mandate to protect and promote the welfare of all Filipinos, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to empower persons with disabilities by enabling them to become more productive members of society through its Centers and Residential Care Facilities around the country.

The DSWD KM Portal is a dynamic facility founded to promote the development and sharing of knowledge within the DSWD and its partners. The Portal has vast collection of DSWD Knowledge Products (KPs) and other learning resources on social welfare and social protection.