DSWD, UN-FAO present beta version of anti-hunger Digital Mapping System

The Management Information System (MIS) specialist from the United Nations – Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) presents the beta version of the Digital Mapping System (DMS) that the organization developed together with the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the Luxent Hotel on continue reading : DSWD, UN-FAO present beta version of anti-hunger Digital Mapping System

DSWD exec tackles accomplishments of agency peace program in Media Forum

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concern Alan Tanjusay presents the accomplishments of the agency’s peace and development program at the DSWD Thursday Media Forum on November 23. Usec. Tanjusay underscored the important role of social workers in the successful implementation of the socio-economic assistance and psychosocial interventions continue reading : DSWD exec tackles accomplishments of agency peace program in Media Forum

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr, joined by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and a number of Cabinet secretaries, visits General Santos City on Thursday (November 23) where he led the distribution of various government assistance to families and individuals affected by the 6.8 magnitude tremor last Nov. 17.

PBBM, Sec. Gatchalian lead aid distribution in quake-hit GenSan; 2 town mayors of Sarangani laud DSWD FO-12 RD for ‘very swift’ disaster response

Two municipal mayors of Sarangani province have lauded the “very swift” disaster response of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Regional Office 12 during the November 17 earthquake that hit several areas in the region of SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultah Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who was joined continue reading : PBBM, Sec. Gatchalian lead aid distribution in quake-hit GenSan; 2 town mayors of Sarangani laud DSWD FO-12 RD for ‘very swift’ disaster response

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Resource and Logistics Management Bureau (NRLMB) unload Vacuum Rice Bags and 300 gift boxes from the Cebu Pacific warehouse area in Pasay City.

DSWD thanks Cebu Pacific anew for logistical support in relief ops

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended its appreciation anew to Cebu Pacific Airlines for its valuable assistance in transporting 300 gift boxes and vacuum-packed rice bags to Visayas and Mindanao, all free of charge. “The DSWD appreciates the assistance of the Cebu Pacific Airlines amid the different calamities being experienced by our continue reading : DSWD thanks Cebu Pacific anew for logistical support in relief ops

DSWD extends 2k food packs to fisherfolk in CamSur, Masbate

Disaster teams of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 (Bicol) distribute on November 22 (Wednesday) some 1,838 Family Food Packs (FFPs) to the families of fisherfolk in the coastal barangays of Mercedes, Camarines Norte and Mobo, Masbate who were affected by continuous heavy rains and flooding incident due to the shearline. In continue reading : DSWD extends 2k food packs to fisherfolk in CamSur, Masbate

Psychosocial responders from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN ) conduct debriefing sessions on Wednesday (November 22) on the personnel of the Golden State College in General Santos City who were affected by the recent Mindanao quake.

DSWD deploys psychosocial responders to assist quake-hit individuals

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) deployed on Wednesday (Nov. 23) more than 20 social workers to address the emotional toll of the recent 6.8 magnitude Mindanao earthquake. More than 80 personnel of the Golden State College in General Santos City were provided with psychosocial intervention through stress debriefing continue reading : DSWD deploys psychosocial responders to assist quake-hit individuals

DSWD Bicol region assists farmers, fisherfolk in Sorsogon

The disaster team of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 (Bicol Region) distributes on Wednesday (November 22) family food packs (FFPs) to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the flooding incident in the municipalities of Irosin and Prieto Diaz in Sorsogon province. The distribution of relief goods is part of the continue reading : DSWD Bicol region assists farmers, fisherfolk in Sorsogon

DSWD aids over 600 shearline-affected families in Eastern Visayas

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-8 (Eastern Visayas) distributes family food packs (FFPs) to families and individuals affected by flooding incidents in Barangay Tawagan, Conception and Cagsalay in Arteche, Eastern Samar due to the shearline. Some 659 families already received FFPs as of  Wednesday (November 22). DSWD FO 8 continue reading : DSWD aids over 600 shearline-affected families in Eastern Visayas

DSWD chief meets with CDO mayor; ensures continuous provision of social services

As part of his visit to Northern Mindanao, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with Cagayan de Oro (CDO) Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy on Wednesday (November 22). The agenda of the meeting focused on how the DSWD will deliver and bring social services efficiently to the people of CDO with continue reading : DSWD chief meets with CDO mayor; ensures continuous provision of social services

DSWD to expand provision of AICS in eight LGU-run hospitals in Misamis Oriental

In the continuing effort of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to further strengthen the provision of social services and programs to individuals in crisis situations, Secretary Rex Gatchalian inked an agreement with Misamis Oriental Governor Peter M. Unabia at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday (November 22). continue reading : DSWD to expand provision of AICS in eight LGU-run hospitals in Misamis Oriental