Vision

The Department of Social Welfare and Development envisions all Filipinos free from hunger and poverty, have equal access to opportunities, enabled by a fair, just, and peaceful society.

Mission

To lead in the formulation, implementation, and coordination of social welfare and development policies and programs for and with the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Core Values and DSWD Brand

  • Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo
  • Serbisyong Walang Puwang sa Katiwalian
  • Patas na Pagtrato sa Komunidad

Organizational Outcomes

Organizational Outcome 1: Well-being of poor families improved
Organizational Outcome 2: Rights of the poor and vulnerable sectors promoted and protected
Organizational Outcome 3: Immediate relief and early recovery of disaster victims / survivors ensured
Organizational Outcome 4: Continuing compliance of social welfare and development (SWD) agencies to standards in the delivery of social welfare services ensured
Organizational Outcome 5: Delivery of social welfare and development (SWD) programs by local government units (LGUs), through local social welfare and development offices (LSWDOs), improved

Service Pledge

We are committed to provide you quality, prompt, and courteous service from Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., without noon break;

We shall endeavor to complete your transactions with us within the day. We will inform you promptly of our actions taken so far and clearly explain to you the reason/s should we not be able to complete within the day the delivery of the service you need.

We shall ensure availability of staff to attend to your concern/s even during lunch break.

We shall appreciate any positive or negative feedback regarding our services, facilities and personnel.

The Officer-in-Charge of our frontline services shall be available at all times for consultation and advice.

All these we pledge for the best interest of the clients/customer we serve.

Citizen’s Charter