DSWD chief leads relief distribution in quake-hit Gen San City

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian leads the distribution of family food packs to families and individuals  affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on Sunday ( November 19) at the Oval Gym Gen San Plaza. Joining Sec. Gatchalian during the distribution are Gen San City Mayor Lorelie continue reading : DSWD chief leads relief distribution in quake-hit Gen San City

DSWD, Gensan LGU distribute food packs to quake-hit mall workers

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) Director Loreto Cabaya and General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao on Saturday (November 18) lead the distribution of food packs to mall workers affected by the 6.8 magnitude tremor that hit parts of Mindanao on November 17. The prompt provision of assistance to the continue reading : DSWD, Gensan LGU distribute food packs to quake-hit mall workers

DSWD SOCCSKSARGEN activates Quick Response Team

To ensure the provision of immediate assistance to families and individuals affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in some parts of Mindanao. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) has activated its Quick Response Team (QRT). Members of the QRT visited and condoled with the bereaved families of two casualties. They continue reading : DSWD SOCCSKSARGEN activates Quick Response Team

DSWD extends cash aid to families of quake casualties

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 12 ( SOCCSKSARGEN) Director Loreto Cabaya on Saturday (November 18) visits and condoles with the bereaved families of the three individuals who perished from the tremor. Upon the directive  of DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Dir. Cabaya personally handed over the Department’s cash assistance of Php10,000 each continue reading : DSWD extends cash aid to families of quake casualties

DSWD chief orders Field Offices to intensify coordination with quake-hit LGUs

Following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit some parts of Mindanao, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured that all the agency’s Field Offices (FOs) have intensified their coordination with the affected local government units (LGUs) for the provision of resource augmentation to address the needs of their constituents. “All our continue reading : DSWD chief orders Field Offices to intensify coordination with quake-hit LGUs

DSWD to provide cash aid to Mindanao earthquake-affected individuals

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Saturday (November 18) that the agency will provide cash aid to families and individuals affected by the recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit some parts of Mindanao on Friday (Nov. 17). In an interview during the weekly Saturday News continue reading : DSWD to provide cash aid to Mindanao earthquake-affected individuals

DSWD spox discusses disaster response efforts for Mindanao earthquake-affected families

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez discusses the department’s disaster response efforts for the families and communities affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao during the Saturday News Forum in Dapo Restaurant, Quezon City on Saturday (November 18). The temblor was felt in the surrounding provinces continue reading : DSWD spox discusses disaster response efforts for Mindanao earthquake-affected families

DSWD execs join Seventh Asian and Pacific Population Conference

The DSWD, which served as co-head of the Philippine delegation in the conference, was represented by Undersecretary for Policy  and Plans Group Atty. Adonis P. Sulit and Undersecretary for Operations Group Monina Josefina H. Romualdez. During the assembly, Usec. Sulit highlighted the efforts of the Philippine government, through the DSWD and other social protection agencies, continue reading : DSWD execs join Seventh Asian and Pacific Population Conference

DSWD Mindanao field offices on high alert following magnitude 6.8 temblor

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has directed its field offices in Mindanao to be on high alert and ready to assist local government units (LGUs) severely affected by the latest earthquake in the southern Philippines. “The DSWD is on alert to ensure that all affected individuals will receive the needed continue reading : DSWD Mindanao field offices on high alert following magnitude 6.8 temblor