In the aftermath of the devastation wrought by Typhoon ‘Nina’, the Department of Social Welfare and Development is calling for volunteers to pack the contents of relief boxes for those affected by the typhoon which struck the Bicol region last night. Those who are interested to volunteer may directly coordinate with DSWD staff at mobile continue reading : DSWD calls for volunteers to help repack relief goods for Typhoon ‘Nina’ victims
DSWD appeals for long-term solutions for flooding problem in Sultan Kudarat
The continuous flooding in Sultan Kudarat has prompted the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region 12 to take immediate action and assist the local government in its efforts to help affected residents. It has been continuously flooding in Brgy. Tinumigues in Brgy. Sadsalan, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat after heavy rains in the last continue reading : DSWD appeals for long-term solutions for flooding problem in Sultan Kudarat
Batanes Provincial Government passes resolution thanking DSWD
In gratitude to the assistance the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided their province before and immediately after the onslaught of Supertyphoon Ferdie, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Batanes passed a resolution expressing thanks to the agency. The said resolution was passed on September 26, 2016 during the Sanguniang Panlalawigan’s 38th Regular Session. The continue reading : Batanes Provincial Government passes resolution thanking DSWD
DSWD distributes emergency shelter cash assistance to 27,052 households affected by Typhoon Lawin
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided the Emergency Shelter Cash Assistance Project (ESCAP) worth P135,260,000 to 27,052 households affected by Typhoon Lawin from November 7 to 18, 2016. ESCAP is the assistance immediately provided to victims of disasters with partially and totally damaged houses. A uniform amount of P5,000 was given continue reading : DSWD distributes emergency shelter cash assistance to 27,052 households affected by Typhoon Lawin
Milk for DSWD child beneficiaries and carabaos for poor farmers in DSWD’s convergence initiative
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo today said that the DSWD is set to launch its Pilot Convergence Project as its contributions to the Duterte’s administration’s anti-poverty program. “The DSWD is stepping up its efforts to provide livelihood opportunities for Filipinos. What we’ve done is to unite the different livelihood continue reading : Milk for DSWD child beneficiaries and carabaos for poor farmers in DSWD’s convergence initiative
DSWD now on full alert for ‘Marce’; reminds the public to monitor irregularities in relief ops
With Tropical Depression ‘Marce’ moving across the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo has directed all disaster monitoring and response units of the DSWD in full alert. Based on today’s 6AM updated from the DSWD Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC), 285 families or continue reading : DSWD now on full alert for ‘Marce’; reminds the public to monitor irregularities in relief ops
DSWD starts distribution of cash aid to Mandaluyong City fire victims
Some 603 families who lost their homes due to a fire that razed Blocks 35 and 36 in Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City on November 14 received P3,500 each today as financial aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The 603 families comprised the first batch of the 1,800 family-victims of the continue reading : DSWD starts distribution of cash aid to Mandaluyong City fire victims
DSWD, LGU distribute relief assistance to Mandaluyong fire survivors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office (FO) in the National Capital Region (NCR), started yesterday the relief distribution for the victims of the Alert Level 5 fire which destroyed some 650 houses and displaced 1,899 families in Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City. The operation was headed by the Disaster continue reading : DSWD, LGU distribute relief assistance to Mandaluyong fire survivors
DSWD extends assistance to victims of Alarm 5 fire in Mandaluyong City; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for help for children and senior citizens
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute Family Food Packs (FFPs) and financial aid for the shelter reconstruction of more or less 1,800 individuals affected by a fire incident that took place last night, November 13, in Blocks 34, 35 and 36 of Brgy. Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City. Earlier today, continue reading : DSWD extends assistance to victims of Alarm 5 fire in Mandaluyong City; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for help for children and senior citizens
DSWD extends aid to families displaced by flooding in Sultan Kudarat town
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office XII, continues to provide resource augmentation to the local government of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat to meet the needs of families affected by flooding due to heavy rains in the town that started on November 6. The DSWD has already provided P1,260,600 worth of continue reading : DSWD extends aid to families displaced by flooding in Sultan Kudarat town
