As the number of man-made and natural disasters increases every year, the need to enhance the public’s awareness and participation in disaster management, preparedness, and response is necessary to mitigate the impacts of calamities happening in the country. This month of July, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins the whole country in continue reading : DSWD joins observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month 2016
DSWD braces for new LPA
As part of the enhanced disaster mitigation measures, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has installed initiatives in preparation for the possible effects of a low pressure area (LPA) spotted 85km East of Catarman, Northern Samar yesterday. Based on PAG-ASA Daily Weather Forecast today at 5AM, the LPA is now 5km East of Sorsogon continue reading : DSWD braces for new LPA
DSWD prepares for rainy days
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has bared its preparatory efforts for the onset of the rainy season and La Niña. These include the Department’s standby capacities through its stockpiling of relief commodities, human resources, logistical facilities and standby funds. The Department will also beef up its available stocks of food and non-food continue reading : DSWD prepares for rainy days
Old but not helpless
At 73, Lola Jasmin Francisco, a widow, can still be seen selling fruits in front of her house in Barangay San Roque in Teresa, Rizal. Despite her age, she needs the income to support most of her needs, especially her medications. She is suffering from high blood pressure, high uric acid and asthma. She said continue reading : Old but not helpless
DSWD, int’l dev’t partners eye emergency cash transfer for disaster victims
Over the past few years, the country has experienced disasters of severe magnitude, the most notable of which was Typhoon Yolanda which devastated regions in the Visayas in November 2013. These disasters are reflective of the ‘New Normal’ phenomenon which is characterized by the severe and multiple occurrence of disastrous hazards. In an effort to continue reading : DSWD, int’l dev’t partners eye emergency cash transfer for disaster victims
PH shares disaster management experience in 1st World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey
A 13-man Philippine Delegation, led by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman, took part in the first ever World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in Istanbul, Turkey on 23-24 May 2016, to share its vast experience in disaster risk reduction and management. “Our participation in this Summit is a commitment to continue continue reading : PH shares disaster management experience in 1st World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey
DSWD, WFP launch Disaster Response Centre in Visayas
CEBU – In preparation for emergencies, the Visayas Disaster Response Centre (DRC) was inaugurated today in Mandaue City in Cebu Province by the Philippine government, through the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The Visayas disaster response continue reading : DSWD, WFP launch Disaster Response Centre in Visayas
Legal adoption: Placing a child with a loving family
Legal adoption is a gift to both the child and the parents. This was the message during the recently held Adoption Forum led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in celebration of the 2016 Adoption Consciousness Week on February 15-21. Adoption Consciousness Week is observed yearly as per Presidential Proclamation No. 72 signed continue reading : Legal adoption: Placing a child with a loving family
DSWD enjoins families to show love for abandoned kids
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) enjoins the nation to advocate for legal adoption and help abandoned and neglected children have families to call their own. This month of love, the DSWD, together with partner agencies, raises public awareness on homeless children waiting to have their own families as it leads the nationwide celebration of… continue reading : DSWD enjoins families to show love for abandoned kids
DSWD to adopt door-to-door delivery of seniors’ pension
A concrete road may just be an ordinary physical structure for most people, but for Barangay Malabbaga in La Paz, Abra, it is everything they hoped for. Malabbaga is home to 312 households whose main livelihood is rice farming and trading, and animal husbandry. It hosts an elementary school and a day care center with… continue reading : DSWD to adopt door-to-door delivery of seniors’ pension
