DSWD distributes Php480M in cash aid to LPA-hit families in Davao Region

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released over Php480M in cash aid during the simultaneous emergency cash transfer (ECT) payouts in the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, and Davao Oriental from December 13 to 21. Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said a total of 58,489 continue reading : DSWD distributes Php480M in cash aid to LPA-hit families in Davao Region

DSWD’s Walang Gutom Kitchen open on holidays

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) newly-opened Walang Gutom Kitchen will remain open during the holidays. “Our Walang Gutom Kitchen will continue to provide food on December 24, 30, and 31 which are holidays. It will also continue to operate on December 26 to 29 which are regular days,” Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, continue reading : DSWD’s Walang Gutom Kitchen open on holidays

DSWD hands out cash aid to LPA-hit families in Davao Region

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) held a simultaneous emergency cash transfer (ECT) payout in the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, and Davao Oriental from December 13 to 21. DRMG officials led by Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe with Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, Special Assistant to continue reading : DSWD hands out cash aid to LPA-hit families in Davao Region

DSWD receives donated goods from DENR, NBI

Two senior officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) received in-kind donations from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in separate turn-over ceremonies on Monday (December 23). DENR executives led by Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga arrived at the continue reading : DSWD receives donated goods from DENR, NBI

DSWD attributes favorable Pulse Asia survey to close collab with LGUs, NGAs in disaster response ops

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is pleased with the result of the latest Pulse Asia’s Ulat ng Bayan Survey, indicating that 57 percent of Filipinos have positive opinion on the efforts of the Marcos administration in responding to the needs of calamity-hit areas. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) continue reading : DSWD attributes favorable Pulse Asia survey to close collab with LGUs, NGAs in disaster response ops

DSWD validated 400K waitlisted households eligible for 4Ps

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has validated more than 400,000 waitlisted households, as of October 31, that are eligible for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). “These 434,317 households are next in line to replace the beneficiaries who have graduated from the program through the ‘Pugay Tagumpay’ ceremony,” DSWD Asst. Secretary Irene continue reading : DSWD validated 400K waitlisted households eligible for 4Ps

DSWD recognizes volunteers, partners in disaster response

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized volunteers and partners who contributed to the swift provision of relief aid to families affected by disasters and calamities. The DSWD’s National Response and Logistics Management Bureau (NRLMB) led on Friday (December 20) the event titled “Hiraya: The 5th Volunteers and Partners’ Recognition Day” at the SM continue reading : DSWD recognizes volunteers, partners in disaster response

DSWD chief calls for donations, volunteers for Walang Gutom Kitchen

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has called for food donations from restaurants and fast foods, as well as from individuals who are willing to render volunteer service in the newly-opened Walang Gutom Kitchen. “Gusto kong ipabatid sa inyo na humahanap kami ng food donations pati na rin service donations. Hinihikayat continue reading : DSWD chief calls for donations, volunteers for Walang Gutom Kitchen

DSWD holds nutrition education at Walang Gutom Kitchen

Apart from food provisions, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom Kitchen hosts nutrition education sessions to provide holistic support to the food bank beneficiaries. DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who is so the agency spokesperson, the nutrition literacy sessions were rolled out to promote dietary diversity and healthy lifestyle choices, particularly continue reading : DSWD holds nutrition education at Walang Gutom Kitchen

Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program assured until 2028 with DSWD-DepEd partnership deal

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara show the signed memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the smooth execution of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program until 2028. The two executives signed the MOA in a simple ceremony on Friday (December 20) at the office of continue reading : Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program assured until 2028 with DSWD-DepEd partnership deal