8. Department of Social Welfare (DSW) in 1968 - RA 5416 (Social Welfare Act)
On May 1, 1968 the SWA became Department of Social Welfare with the passage of Republic Act 5416 or the Social Welfare Act of 1968. Elevating the Social Welfare Administration to a Department meant greater autonomy, increased personnel, expanded program and coverage and more client served. RA 5416 declared social welfare a matter of government policy.