Report DSWD Launches Platform to Connect Filipino Families with Government Services

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In celebration of International Day of Families on May 15, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) unveiled the "Pamilya sa Bagong Pilipinas Registry," a digital platform aimed at aligning Filipino families with government programs and services. The initiative was led by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, also chair of the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF).

 

Gatchalian emphasized the platform’s mission to prioritize and empower Filipino families, calling it a crucial tool in achieving the department’s mission to recognize and support the nation’s foundational units. He explained that the registry will provide a comprehensive view of family needs, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of social welfare services delivery.

 

The "Pamilya sa Bagong Pilipinas Registry" allows families to self-register, update their information, and access personalized lists of DSWD programs and services tailored to their unique needs. During registration, families will answer questions covering household composition, income, education, health, and more.

 

Post-registration, families will be issued a unique family code, serving as their official identification within the registry and linking them to relevant programs and services. This approach ensures that each family is "seen, heard, and supported," according to Gatchalian.

 

The initiative aligns with this year’s International Day of Families theme, "Family-oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025," underscoring the centrality of families in national development strategies.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Manila Bulletin 2025-05-15