KORONADAL CITY – Thousands of mostly poor people joined the recent celebration of “Freedom from Poverty Day” held at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center here. Many of those who participated in the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty came from “SOCSKSARGEN” which stands for South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General continue reading : ‘Freedom from Poverty Day’ celebration successful
Rapid assessment teams off to Aurora, Nueva Ecija
As an initial step towards recovery and rehabilitation from the aftermath of Typhoon Lando, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Response Cluster, with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as vice-chair, has deployed today six teams to undertake rapid damage and needs assessment (RDANA) in worst-hit provinces of Aurora and continue reading : Rapid assessment teams off to Aurora, Nueva Ecija
Disaster team from NDRRMC Response Cluster deployed to Aurora Province
The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) Response Cluster sent today a Rapid Deployment Team which will look into the additional augmentation assistance needed by the areas affected by Typhoon Lando in Aurora Province. The 8-member team flew this morning via a C-130 plane. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman, continue reading : Disaster team from NDRRMC Response Cluster deployed to Aurora Province
Statement of DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman On the accusations of VP Binay's Spokesperson that the Secretary was campaigning instead of "leading from the frontlines for the relief and recovery” of those affected by Typhoon Lando
On the accusations of VP Binay’s Spokesperson that the Secretary was campaigning instead of “leading from the frontlines for the relief and recovery” of those affected by Typhoon Lando This is in response to the statements made by the Vice President’s Spokesperson accusing me of being remiss of my responsibilities by attending a Department of continue reading : Statement of DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman On the accusations of VP Binay's Spokesperson that the Secretary was campaigning instead of "leading from the frontlines for the relief and recovery” of those affected by Typhoon Lando
More than 400 evacuation centers remain open
As Typhoon ‘Lando’ continues to move Northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said today that 494 evacuation centers serve as temporary shelter for 23,661 families or 106,771 persons in Regions I, II, III, and CAR as of 20 October 2015, 2PM. Of this number, 33 evacuation centers continue reading : More than 400 evacuation centers remain open
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries open spa, massage center in Pangasinan
Five family-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Asingan, Pangasinan recently opened a Pantawid Pamilya Spa and Massage Center through the assistance of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). They are now among the 681,030 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries nationwide who have been provided with skills training continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries open spa, massage center in Pangasinan
Statement of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman On the Court of Appeal’s Decision Affirming the Regional Trial Court’s Issuance of Warrant of Arrest for Mr. Wilfredo “Willie” Revillame
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has yet to officially receive a copy of the said decision. However, we believe it means that the Court of Appeals has affirmed the decision of the trial court to issue a Warrant of Arrest against TV host Wilfredo “Willie” Revillame. We welcome this development in the continue reading : Statement of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman On the Court of Appeal’s Decision Affirming the Regional Trial Court’s Issuance of Warrant of Arrest for Mr. Wilfredo “Willie” Revillame
DSWD warns evacuees against returning home sans go signal of authorities
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) appealed anew to the public to heed government advisories regarding Typhoon Lando, especially in areas where the weather is getting better. DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that in areas where the weather is seemingly better, the evacuees should wait for the advice of their local authorities before continue reading : DSWD warns evacuees against returning home sans go signal of authorities
National Children’s Month Song
National Children’s Month will be celebrated on November 1-30 with the theme “Komunidad at Pamahalaan Magkaisa, Pang-aabuso sa Bata, Wakasan Na!” which highlights protection from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation and discrimination, and to encourage stakeholders to promote as well as advocate protection of children at the family, schools, community, institutions, organizations and other continue reading : National Children’s Month Song
DSWD aims for speedy delivery of relief to ‘Lando’- affected areas
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that all DSWD-Field Offices in areas affected by Typhoon Lando continue to repack relief supplies that can be immediately distributed to local government units (LGUs) when necessary. She said that aside from keeping the safety of affected families through continuous evacuation from hazardous areas, continue reading : DSWD aims for speedy delivery of relief to ‘Lando’- affected areas
