Loon, Bohol – ShelterBox International through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the municipal local government unit has installed yesterday 64 ShelterBox tents for earthquake victims staying at the evacuation center in Loon South Central School. DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that families with vulnerable members like the elderly, children, pregnant and continue reading : 64 ShelterBox tents installed for quake victims in Loon, Bohol
DSWD partners with LGUs to fast track relief distribution in quake-hit areas
To fast track relief distribution in quake-hit areas in Bohol, Department Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Dinky Soliman said that there should be stronger coordination with concerned local government units. The Secretary emphasized that local officials know the circumstances and immediate needs of their constituents, thus, they should be consulted. She, however, explained that continue reading : DSWD partners with LGUs to fast track relief distribution in quake-hit areas
DSWD partners with LGUs to fast track relief distribution in quake-hit areas
To fast track relief distribution in quake-hit areas in Bohol, Department Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Dinky Soliman said that there should be stronger coordination with concerned local government units. The Secretary emphasized that local officials know the circumstances and immediate needs of their constituents, thus, they should be consulted. She, however, explained that continue reading : DSWD partners with LGUs to fast track relief distribution in quake-hit areas
Add'l comfort stations built in Zambo grandstand
Women and girls staying at JFE Sports Complex in Zamboanga City now benefit from the additional 52 emergency pit latrines and ten bathing stations constructed by the ACF International. The additional latrines and bathing stations are committed by the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Cluster to improve the overall cleanliness inside the largest evacuation center continue reading : Add'l comfort stations built in Zambo grandstand
Add'l comfort stations built in Zambo grandstand
Women and girls staying at JFE Sports Complex in Zamboanga City now benefit from the additional 52 emergency pit latrines and ten bathing stations constructed by the ACF International. The additional latrines and bathing stations are committed by the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Cluster to improve the overall cleanliness inside the largest evacuation center continue reading : Add'l comfort stations built in Zambo grandstand
For Brgy. Mabilog, there is hope amid disaster
Region III was one of the places hardest hit by Typhoon “Santi” which devastated seven provinces, nine cities, 75 municipalities and 1,320 barangays. To date, “Santi” has affected more than 200,000 families in the region alone. One such place which suffered destruction is Barangay Mabilog, situated at the far north of Concepcion, Tarlac. It is continue reading : For Brgy. Mabilog, there is hope amid disaster
For Brgy. Mabilog, there is hope amid disaster
Region III was one of the places hardest hit by Typhoon “Santi” which devastated seven provinces, nine cities, 75 municipalities and 1,320 barangays. To date, “Santi” has affected more than 200,000 families in the region alone. One such place which suffered destruction is Barangay Mabilog, situated at the far north of Concepcion, Tarlac. It is continue reading : For Brgy. Mabilog, there is hope amid disaster
DSWD spent P1.76 B to help disaster victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced today that it has utilized P1.76B of its P2.2B calamity fund to respond to the needs of victims of disasters that occurred this year. DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman assured that additional funds will be released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to fund on-going disaster response efforts in continue reading : DSWD spent P1.76 B to help disaster victims
DSWD tightens monitoring of NGO compliance, demands liquidation of PDAF
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified today that Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) releases to non-government organizations (NGOs) are all accounted for and are in the process of liquidation by concerned NGOs. The clarification came after news circulated that, based on a 2012 Report of the Commission on Audit, the DSWD has continue reading : DSWD tightens monitoring of NGO compliance, demands liquidation of PDAF
Secretary Soliman receives ETON Award as Pillar of Hope
Department Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman recently received the ETON International School’s Pillars of Hope award in recognition of her selfless and dedicated service to the country’s poor, vulnerable, and marginalized people. In receiving the award, Secretary Soliman expressed her gratitude and encouraged everyone to support the endeavors of people who provide continue reading : Secretary Soliman receives ETON Award as Pillar of Hope
