Amid various issues raised on the ongoing government disaster operations, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is calling for greater patience and understanding from various sectors in these trying times. “We recognize that efficiency is hampered due to stressful situations, but we are exerting our best efforts to respond to the whole process continue reading : DSWD welcomes volunteers’ feedbacks, calls for greater understanding

To sustain the further speeding up of the relief operations in Cebu, Iloilo City and Tacloban City for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is seeking the assistance of groups and companies who could donate or lend hauling equipment  (particularly forklifts and pallets) to said DSWD Relief Hubs. continue reading : Public advisory:

Cebu City – While various agencies and volunteers are busy assisting  in the relief operations and ensuring that victims of Typhoon Yolanda meet their daily food needs, couple Joey and Lorna Eguia of Books in Bags chose to help children meet their continuing need for learning. For two weeks now, the couple has been holding continue reading : Couple conducts storytelling for kids in evacuation centers

“We appeal to our local government units in Metro Manila and nearby provinces in Luzon to join us in continuously helping the affected families of Typhoon Yolanda as they temporarily leave Eastern Visayas,” Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said. With the great impact of Typhoon Yolanda in Eastern Visayas, many continue reading : Secretary Soliman appeals to Luzon LGUs to support ‘Yolanda’ victims

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said today that the processing center for Eastern Visayas internally displaced persons (IDPs) arriving in Metro Manila will continue to operate at the Villamor Airbase. DSWD personnel and partner volunteers continue to process and serve them. Following further assessment of the set up, it was established that continue reading : Processing center for ‘Yolanda’ evacuees will remain in Villamor Airbase

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins other government agencies and non-government organizations in the celebration of the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from November 25 to December 12, spearheaded by Philippine Commission on Women (PCW). With the theme “End VAW Now! It’s our Duty!,” the campaign aims to increase support and continue reading : DSWD supports anti-‘violence against women’ campaign

For bulk donations Drop-off center: Sucat Warehouse JY & Sons Compound, Km 23, West Service Road, Cupang, Multinlupa City For smaller items Drop-off center: South Conservatory, De La Salle University 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila Contact number: 09164286432 PLEASE AVOID SENDING HIGHLY PERISHABLE GOODS. Donations such as food for the volunteers are also welcome and may continue reading : Public advisory on local in-kind donations for the Typhoon Yolanda relief operations

Tacloban City, Leyte – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano–Soliman announced that relief distribution for Typhoon Yolanda victims in the city has been turned over to the local government unit (LGU). “Sila po ay handa nang akuin ang katungkulang sila na ang magbigay ng mga relief goods para dito sa Tacloban, continue reading : DSWD turns over relief distribution in Tacloban to LGU