The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to augment the resources of the local government unit (LGU) of Basilan for the 1,729 families or 6,218 persons from the municipalities of Sumisip, Tuburan, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, and Akbar who were displaced by the military operations against the Abu Sayaf in the area. These families continue reading : Over P3M worth of relief aid extended to families displaced by armed conflict in Basilan
Assistance to ‘Ferdie’ survivors in Batanes reaches P3.6M
More than P3.6 million worth of relief supplies have been provided to the local government unit (LGU) of Batanes for families affected by Typhoon Ferdie. From the said amount, the Department augmented total relief items worth P2,944,592 to the provincial government which includes family food packs, malong, ready-to-eat brown rice bars, portable generator sets, canned continue reading : Assistance to ‘Ferdie’ survivors in Batanes reaches P3.6M
Pres. Duterte leads ceremony honoring Filipino centenarians
President Rodrigo R. Duterte bestows a Letter of Felicitation and a Centenarian gift worth P100,000 to eldest Filipino centenarian Lourdes Marquez during the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016 yesterday, September 26, at the Malacañang Palace. Also with him are (L-R) continue reading : Pres. Duterte leads ceremony honoring Filipino centenarians
Individuals nabbed in a drug session in Benguet, not minors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), through the validation of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), reports that four out of the five individuals arrested in a drug session in Tuba, Benguet are not minors. The report was clarified by the Crisis and Intervention Section Satellite of the Social continue reading : Individuals nabbed in a drug session in Benguet, not minors
DSWD hastens release of P48M rehab fund for ‘Ferdie’ survivors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now fast-tracking the release of the P48,881,875 fund for the implementation of activities under the Early Recovery and Rehabilitation Plan for Typhoon Ferdie survivors in Batanes. The plan includes cash-for-work (CFW) for 4,549 individuals amounting to P18,331,875 and Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) for 2,241 families with continue reading : DSWD hastens release of P48M rehab fund for ‘Ferdie’ survivors
DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo on the signing of IRR of the Centenarians Act of 2016, discuss updates on Social Pension
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today helped lead the signing of the IRR of the Centenarians Act of 2016. The law was signed on June 23, 2016. The Centenarians Act covers Filipinos who have reached 100 years old, whether residing in the Philippines or abroad. They will be receiving continue reading : DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo on the signing of IRR of the Centenarians Act of 2016, discuss updates on Social Pension
DSWD salutes winners, finalists of Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today helped Malacanang lead two events: the presentation of the Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC) and the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act ( RA) 10868, otherwise known as the Centenarian Act of 2016. Sec. Taguiwalo emphasized continue reading : DSWD salutes winners, finalists of Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities
More relief goods arrive in Batanes for families affected by ‘Ferdie’, ‘Helen’; Sec. Taguiwalo encourages public to learn from every calamity
Amid the arrival of new Typhoon Helen, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to augment resources to Typhoon Ferdie victims in Batanes Group of Islands. During the weekend, two relief operations were conducted to provide additional resources to affected families and to prepare them for the possible onslaught of the new typhoon. continue reading : More relief goods arrive in Batanes for families affected by ‘Ferdie’, ‘Helen’; Sec. Taguiwalo encourages public to learn from every calamity
DSWD to distribute bottled water to families affected by water shortage in Sto. Domingo, Albay
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to keep in touch with the local government unit (LGU) of Sto. Domingo, Albay to provide safe potable water to residents affected by the water shortage. Currently, the Department is procuring 10,000 pieces of 6 liters bottled water for distribution to affected households in 17 barangays continue reading : DSWD to distribute bottled water to families affected by water shortage in Sto. Domingo, Albay
DSWD leads signing of IRR of Centenarians Act; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for stricter implementation of laws protecting seniors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will lead the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016 on Monday, September 26. The law states that all Filipinos, who have reached 100 years old and above, whether residing in the Philippines or abroad shall continue reading : DSWD leads signing of IRR of Centenarians Act; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for stricter implementation of laws protecting seniors
