Standards Bureau of DSWD

11/06/2026

🇵🇭 Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!

Ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan, ginugunita natin ang katapangan at sakripisyo ng mga Pilipinong nagbigay-daan para makamit ang kalayaang tinatamasa natin ngayon.

Higit pa sa pag-alala sa ating kasaysayan, ang tunay na diwa ng kalayaan ay naipapakita sa ating sama-samang pagkilos para sa kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino, lalo na ng mga higit na nangangailangan.

Kasama ng buong sambayanan, patuloy na isinusulong ng DSWD ang mga programang nagbibigay ng pag-asa, oportunidad at mas maayos na kinabukasan para sa lahat.

Sa ating pagkakaisa at pagmamahal sa bayan, sama-sama nating ipagpatuloy ang pagtataguyod ng isang malaya, makatarungan, at inklusibong Pilipinas.

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11/06/2026

Empowering SWDAs through virtual Technical Sharing Sessions

PAGHINUN-ANON: A Technical Sharing Session for Private and Public Unregistered, Unlicensed, and Unaccredited Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) is now on its 9th Episode!

The activity brings together Board of Trustees, Executive Directors, Social Workers, and Technical Staff from various SWDAs with expired Licenses to Operate and Certificates of Accreditation. Through this continuing series, DSWD provides a platform for technical guidance, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration to help SWDAs comply with regulatory requirements and strengthen their organizational capacities.

These episodes focused on enhancing participants’ understanding of the key provisions of Memorandum Circular No. 18, Series of 2024, otherwise known as the “Omnibus Guidelines on the Regulation of Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) and their Social Welfare and Development (SWD) Programs and Services.” It also aims to identify common compliance gaps encountered in applications through the HELPS system, share experiences and lessons learned, and further strengthen partnerships between DSWD and its partner SWDAs.

As part of the session, participants engage in an interactive virtual activity entitled “The SWDA Traffic Lights,” designed to assess their level of preparedness in applying for Registration, License to Operate, and Accreditation. This activity encourages self-assessment, reflection, and active participation among partner agencies.

Through PAGHINUN-ANON, DSWD continues to promote compliance, capacity building, and meaningful collaboration despite existing austerity measures, ensuring that quality social welfare and development services remain accessible and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve. /dswd6/lvm/mid




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LOOK: Empowering SWDAs through virtual Technical Sharing Sessions

PAGHINUN-ANON: A Technical Sharing Session for Private and Public Unregistered, Unlicensed, and Unaccredited Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) is now on its 9th Episode!

The activity brings together Board of Trustees, Executive Directors, Social Workers, and Technical Staff from various SWDAs with expired Licenses to Operate and Certificates of Accreditation. Through this continuing series, DSWD provides a platform for technical guidance, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration to help SWDAs comply with regulatory requirements and strengthen their organizational capacities.

These episodes focuse on enhancing participants’ understanding of the key provisions of Memorandum Circular No. 18, Series of 2024, otherwise known as the “Omnibus Guidelines on the Regulation of Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) and their Social Welfare and Development (SWD) Programs and Services.” It also aims to identify common compliance gaps encountered in applications through the HELPS system, share experiences and lessons learned, and further strengthen partnerships between DSWD and its partner SWDAs.

As part of the session, participants engage in an interactive virtual activity entitled “The SWDA Traffic Lights,” designed to assess their level of preparedness in applying for Registration, License to Operate, and Accreditation. This activity encourages self-assessment, reflection, and active participation among partner agencies.

Through PAGHINUN-ANON, DSWD continues to promote compliance, capacity building, and meaningful collaboration despite existing austerity measures, ensuring that quality social welfare and development services remain accessible and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve. /dswd6/lvm/mid

10/06/2026

Strengthening Senior Citizen Centers Through Capacity Building

The DSWD Field Office VI - Standards Section conducts a Learning and Development Intervention (LDI) for Public SWDAs: Orientation on Senior Citizen Centers (SCC), bringing together Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers (MSWDOs), Social Workers, Technical Staff, and Focal Persons from the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo.

The activity aims to enhance participants' understanding of the current accreditation policies and guidelines for Senior Citizen Centers and familiarize them with the technical indicators of the SCC Accreditation Assessment Tool.

The orientation is conducted following the region-wide inventory of LGU-run and managed facilities. Participants receive an overview of the regional context and status of facilities from Ms. Lailanie V. Madriaga, Standards Section Head.

Key discussions include the provisions of Memorandum Circular No. 21, Series of 2022 and its amendatory guidelines under Memorandum Circular No. 17, Series of 2018, presented by Ms. Bennizh Kyle G. Vail, Social Welfare Officer III from the Standards Bureau – Standards Development Division and a presentation on the Senior Citizen Centers (SCC) Accreditation Assessment Tool by Mr. Jan Remle B. Anaviso, Project Development Officer II from the Standards Bureau – Standards Compliance Division.

Through this initiative, DSWD continues to strengthen the capacities of LGUs in promoting quality service delivery and ensuring compliance with standards that uphold the welfare, dignity, and well-being of older persons in our communities./dswd6/lvm/mid

09/06/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗼, 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗸𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗼: 𝗗𝗦𝗪𝗗 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘁! 🏳️‍🌈✨

The DSWD Standards Bureau proudly marches in unity and celebration at the Pride Month Parade held at the DSWD Central Office!

True to this year’s theme, we stand firm in our commitment to fostering a community built on education, empathy, respect, inclusion, and love for everyone, regardless of orientation or identity. By ensuring that our standards reflect these values, we continue to protect and uplift every Filipino.

Because here at DSWD, everyone is important! 🌈❤️

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08/06/2026

📣𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀📣

The Pilot Implementation Guidelines on the Cost of Care Subsidy is finally here!

In accordance with the FY 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and Executive Order No. 221, s. 2003, the DSWD Memorandum Circular No. 9, Series of 2026 is a pilot implementation project providing fund augmentation to DSWD-registered, licensed, and accredited private residential-based Social Work Agencies (SWAs) to cover the "cost of care" for beneficiaries.

Through the Cost of Care Subsidy, the DSWD aims to strengthen collaboration between its Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs) and private SWAs, ensuring the best interests of our beneficiaries are met with appropriate, high-quality interventions.

Check out the definition and objectives of DSWD MC 9, s. 2026 through the infographics below.

Follow the Standards Bureau’s official social media accounts and stay updated on the next part of FAQs!

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04/06/2026

📢𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀!📢

Check out the updates list of Private Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs), Government Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals with 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁, as of May 7, 2026.

Check the infographics below or visit the official directory to verify an organization through this link:
🔗https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bjMGHF6lZ4h2ZS24Yv3YTrPEkMMT-LkP/view?usp=sharing

For organizations and individuals interested to apply for a Public Solicitation permit, visit the DSWD HELPS portal at:
🔗https://helps.dswd.gov.ph/

Don’t fall in line, go online!



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03/06/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

The Standards Bureau (SB) successfully conducted the 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗦𝗪𝗔𝘀) 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆 28, 2026.

A total of sixty-four (64) identified Residential-Based SWAs with valid 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 were oriented on the newly-approved Cost of Care Subsidy guidelines. Discussions covered the program's key policy provisions, process flow, documentary requirements, annexes, and the financial aspects of availing both full and partial subsidies.

This initiative is provided under the 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗔) 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗬 2026, which mandates the development and implementation of support programs for accredited Social Welfare Agencies (SWAs). The implementation of the program is subject to the provisions of Section 82 of the FY 2026 GAA General Provisions.
The orientation also provided a venue for participants to raise questions and gain a better understanding of the program, ensuring their preparedness for its pilot implementation and supporting the delivery of quality social welfare services.


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02/06/2026

𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝗦𝗪𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 4𝗣𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗬2026

Demonstrating the spirit of community cooperation, beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) spearheaded the local clean-up efforts for Brigada Eskwela 2026 on June 1, 2026. The volunteer activity rolled out simultaneously at Bagong Silangan Elementary School and Bagong Silangan High School, mobilizing 4Ps beneficiaries to ensure a safe, clean, and learner-ready environment for students ahead of the incoming school year 2026 opening.

One of the highlights of the activity was the generous contribution of Insular Foundation, Inc represented by Ms. Teresita Melad, a registered and licensed Social Welfare and Development Agency (SWDA), which donated essential cleaning materials to support the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) community-building initiative. Packed with mops, brooms, and essential cleaning supplies, the donation was a great help to the beneficiaries on the ground.

The activity was personally overseen by top DSWD officials, led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian, who commended the 4Ps families for their proactive role in community development. Joining the DSWD Chief during the inspection and turnover were Regulatory Services, and Institutional Development Group (RSIDG) Undersecretary Denise Florence Bernos-Bragas, MD, RSW, and Disaster Response Management Group and OSEC Concerns DSWD Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene P. Dumlao, who both emphasized that such cross-sector collaborations with SWDAs are vital in sustaining the department's social protection programs.

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01/06/2026

1𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗶-𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆

In a major push to elevate the quality of social services delivery in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) together with the DSWD Field Offices, National Area-Based Standards Network (ABSNet) Officers and other representatives from various regions convened for the 1st National ABSNet Convention on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

The landmark convention gathered National, Regional, and Local ABSNet Officers and Field Offices Standards Sections to reinforce institutional partnerships and ensure a fully functional regulatory network.

The activity primarily aimed to strengthen the synergy between national, regional and local ABSNet officers and members to fulfill the network's regulatory mandates more effectively. Ultimately, the collaboration seeks to optimize the delivery of Social Welfare and Development (SWD) programs and services nationwide.

A key highlight of the convention was a data-driven presentation by Mr. Chrisler Go, a consultant from GoNonprofit. Serving as the event's primary resource person, Go shared his comprehensive study titled "Salary, Benefits, and Workforce Sustainability among SWDAs/NGOs."

Go’s study tackled the pressing challenges of staff retention, compensation disparities, and long-term viability of the Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) and non-government organizations. The presentation sparked vital discussions among participants on how to better support the sector's workforce to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality care.

The activity also highlighted the strong spirit of public-private partnership. Speaking on behalf of the participating civil society organizations, Fr. Arnold M. Abelardo, CMF expressed deep appreciation to the DSWD for its unwavering and continuous guidance to SWDAs across the regions.

With a solidified framework for cooperation and fresh insights into workforce sustainability, the 1st National ABSNet Bi-Annual Convention sets a new benchmark for regulatory efficiency and partnership in the social welfare sector.

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31/05/2026

📣𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟: 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!📣

This is it! Today is the final day for Residential-based Social Work Agencies (SWAs) catering to children to submit all their requirements and documents for DSWD Licensing and Accreditation and the NACC’s Certification of Adoption and Alternative Child Care (AACC) Programs and Services.

📌For the DSWD licensing and accreditation, you may submit the requirements through the DSWD HELPS: helps.dswd.gov.ph.

List of Requirements: https://standards.dswd.gov.ph/issuances

📌 For the NACC’s certification, you may coordinate with the NACC Standard, Accreditation, and Monitoring Division (SAMD) through the SAMD official email at: [email protected].

The AACC Framework, Tools, and Templates may also be accessed through this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TQVcifmtQGqW0ElWicyoFF9BengyoEbG?usp=drive_link

Additional note: Please make sure the AACC are highlighted and included in the MOO requirements.

🗓️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Mandate: In compliance with MC 7, S. 2025
For more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CRGXBDeiN/?mibextid=wwXIfr


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