DSWD SOCCSKSARGEN distributes relief aid to 696 families in Malapatan, Sarangani

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN), extended assistance on Monday (November 20) to 696 families hit by the November 17 magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Malapatan, Sarangani. Each affected household received two boxes of family food packs (FFPs) from the DSWD, in partnership with the concerned local government continue reading : DSWD SOCCSKSARGEN distributes relief aid to 696 families in Malapatan, Sarangani

DSWD calls for stronger support for rehab, reintegration of ‘children in conflict with the law’

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has called for stronger support for the rehabilitation and reintegration of children in conflict with the law (CICLs) as the nation celebrates the 12th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness Week (JJWeek) on November 19 to 25. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian stressed the need for a whole-of-nation collaboration continue reading : DSWD calls for stronger support for rehab, reintegration of ‘children in conflict with the law’

JJWC hands over Php1M worth of aid for Bahay Pag-Asa in Batangas City

Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) Executive Director Atty. Tricia Clare Oco hands over almost Php1 million worth of training package and other services, under the Support to Bahay Pag-Asa (BPA Project), to the Provincial Government of Batangas City during the 12th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness (JJWC) Week kick off activity on Monday (November continue reading : JJWC hands over Php1M worth of aid for Bahay Pag-Asa in Batangas City

More than Php11-M worth of DSWD aid given to quake-hit families – DSWD spox

More than Php11 million worth of assistance has been extended by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to the families affected by the magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit some parts of Mindanao, Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez reported on Monday (November 20). “In line with the directive of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the DSWD’s response continue reading : More than Php11-M worth of DSWD aid given to quake-hit families – DSWD spox

DSWD co-sponsors Alternative Child Care Conference

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its support to strengthen the implementation of various alternative child care services during the Alternative Child Care Conference on Friday (November 17) at the Westin Hotel in Mandaluyong City. In her message, DSWD Undersecretary for International Affairs, Attached and Supervised Agencies (ASAs) Atty. Emmeline Aglipay-Villar underscored continue reading : DSWD co-sponsors Alternative Child Care Conference

DSWD officials visit injured patients in hospitals, condole with bereaved families of Mindanao quake

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), headed by Secretary Rex Gatchalian, went to St. Elizabeth Hospital, Inc. in General Santos City on Sunday (November 19) to visit recovering patients and bereaved families of those who perished from the recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. Sec. Gatchalian was joined by Undersecretary for continue reading : DSWD officials visit injured patients in hospitals, condole with bereaved families of Mindanao quake

DSWD chief meets with GenSan local execs to discuss synchronized aid distribution

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian held a meeting with General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao and Congressman Ton Acharon to ensure the efficient and harmonized delivery of assistance for the families affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the city. Also present in the meeting were Undersecretary for Disaster Response continue reading : DSWD chief meets with GenSan local execs to discuss synchronized aid distribution

DSWD chief flies to GenSan to oversee relief ops for quake-hit areas

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian flew on Sunday (November 19) to General Santos City to oversee the provision of assistance to families affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit several areas in Mindanao. The DSWD Secretary’s visit was directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that all the continue reading : DSWD chief flies to GenSan to oversee relief ops for quake-hit areas

DSWD holds presscon on status of quake assistance

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian, provide updates on the status of relief operations in quake-hit municipalities in Davao Region (Region 11) and SOCCSKSARGEN (Region 12) during a press conference on on Sunday (November 19) at the General Santos City Hall. The press conference was also continue reading : DSWD holds presscon on status of quake assistance

DSWD distributes over Php5M worth of aid to quake-hit families in Mindanao

In its continuing disaster response operations to help the families affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reported that it has initially provided more than Php5.1 million worth of interventions to affected citizens in Davao Region (Region 11) and SOCCSKSARGEN (Region 12). Heeding the directive continue reading : DSWD distributes over Php5M worth of aid to quake-hit families in Mindanao