The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assures the public that the rehabilitation and assistance for Typhoon ‘Ferdie’ survivors will continue despite the arrival of Tropical Storm ‘Helen’ in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Yesterday, September 23, the DSWD Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) and DSWD Field Office-II held a video continue reading : Relief ops in Batanes to continue amid new storm
Programs for families affected by anti-drug campaign a priority of DSWD
As the anti-drug campaign of the Duterte administration intensifies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) affirms that there are programs and services available for families and children affected by the campaign. DSWD Undersecretary for Protective Services Program (PSP) Vilma B. Cabrera explained that the Department has existing programs to support the needs of continue reading : Programs for families affected by anti-drug campaign a priority of DSWD
DSWD joins 3rd nationwide #Pagyanig Challenge
As one of the lead agencies in disaster response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the conduct of the 2016 3rd quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on Wednesday, September 28. The NSED campaign, dubbed as #Pagyanig continue reading : DSWD joins 3rd nationwide #Pagyanig Challenge
DSWD leads celebration of 24th National Family Week in Pasig City
The National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF) chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) calls on all Filipino families to spend bonding moments from September 24 to 30 as it leads the nation in the celebration of the 24th National Family Week Celebration with a kick-off program at Pasig City this continue reading : DSWD leads celebration of 24th National Family Week in Pasig City
Batanes requests for cash-for-work and emergency shelter assistance for survivors of ‘Ferdie’
As the road to recovery of Batanes continues after the devastation brought by Typhoon Ferdie, the provincial government requested for the immediate implementation of cash-for-work (CFW) and emergency shelter program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to hasten the shelter reconstruction and rehabilitation works in the area. Under the CFW, the beneficiaries continue reading : Batanes requests for cash-for-work and emergency shelter assistance for survivors of ‘Ferdie’
Foundation donates nutritious biscuits for victims of ‘Ferdie’
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Undersecretary Ricardo B. Jalad (center) receives today 14,000 packs of High Energy Biscuits known as “The Care Package” (TCP) from Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Augusto I. Carpio III (middle left) for distribution to victims of continue reading : Foundation donates nutritious biscuits for victims of ‘Ferdie’
DSWD to augment LGU to ease water shortage in Sto.Domingo, Albay
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is closely working with the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) for the logistics and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) for the distribution of safe potable drinking water to the affected population of Sto. Domingo, Albay. Residents from the said municipality are currently experiencing a water continue reading : DSWD to augment LGU to ease water shortage in Sto.Domingo, Albay
DSWD turns over new homes to survivors of disasters
Around 200 families living in hazardous seaside areas in three barangays in Manay, Davao Oriental received last week their Certificates of Occupancy to their new homes built through the Modified Shelter Assistance Program (MSAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Davao Oriental Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang led the distribution of certificates. He was continue reading : DSWD turns over new homes to survivors of disasters
DSWD continues to provide care, recovery assistance to Davao blast victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to monitor the needs of the Davao blast victims which killed 15 and injured 91 individuals. Weeks after the Davao City night market bombing which shook the nation, DSWD has already conducted psychosocial interventions such as stress debriefing sessions to the survivors and their families as continue reading : DSWD continues to provide care, recovery assistance to Davao blast victims
Sec. Taguiwalo witnesses completion of skills training of Zambo siege survivors
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo personally congratulated the 320 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Zamboanga City who completed their technical skills training program yesterday which was initiated and funded by the DSWD Regional Office IX in partnership with the Zamboanga City local government, the Technical Education and Skills Development continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo witnesses completion of skills training of Zambo siege survivors
