In its effort to provide immediate assistance to the victims of Typhoon “Santi,” Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman said that the DSWD has made available sufficient manpower and food packs to augment resources of affected local government units (LGUs). As of 5 pm today, number of affected families in Region III is 8,154 continue reading : DSWD readies support for LGUs affected by TS "Santi"
DSWD clients to get free legal assistance from PAO
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) forged early this week an agreement that will provide free legal assistance to clients of the DSWD. The agreement was signed between DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman and Chief Public Attorney Persida Acosta at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City. Under the continue reading : DSWD clients to get free legal assistance from PAO
DSWD clarifies IBON Foundation’s claim of corruption in CCT
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified the issue raised by Ibon Foundation that the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Program of the government was used as a pork barrel either for patronage purposes or lost to corruption. The Department said that the cash assistance is paid directly by the Landbank of the Philippines to continue reading : DSWD clarifies IBON Foundation’s claim of corruption in CCT
DSWD, NGOs strengthen child protection services in the evacuation centers
To ensure that children are protected from all forms of abuse, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has convened several child-focused non-government organizations (NGOs) to discuss issues and plan out for the continued interventions for affected children who are temporarily housed in various evacuation centers in the Zamboanga City. DSWD IX Regional Director continue reading : DSWD, NGOs strengthen child protection services in the evacuation centers
To help is every Filipino’s obligation – DSWD Volunteer
The petite and cheerful Ramona Liza Barbaso is a familiar face in the child-friendly space near the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) tent inside the JFE Sports Complex. Immediately flocked the moment she enters the grandstand by children who evacuated there, you will normally catch her leading them in an art session or an afternoon continue reading : To help is every Filipino’s obligation – DSWD Volunteer
To help is every Filipino’s obligation – DSWD Volunteer
The petite and cheerful Ramona Liza Barbaso is a familiar face in the child-friendly space near the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) tent inside the JFE Sports Complex. Immediately flocked the moment she enters the grandstand by children who evacuated there, you will normally catch her leading them in an art session or an afternoon continue reading : To help is every Filipino’s obligation – DSWD Volunteer
DSWD braces for “Santi,” prepositions P156 million worth of relief aid
As ‘Santi’ developed into a typhoon this morning while approaching Baler-Aurora area, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman said that the DSWD has already prepositioned P156.13 million worth of emergency relief resources consisting of P12M standby fund, 37,858 family food packs worth P9.39M, other food worth of P25M and non-food items worth P109.71M for augmentation to continue reading : DSWD braces for “Santi,” prepositions P156 million worth of relief aid
Subic and Olongapo affected families in danger zones are safer in evacuation centers
Subic Social Welfare and Development Officer Nelly Pagar talks to an evacuee during a visit to the Wawandue Sports Complex in Subic where some 22 families continue to stay. The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region III said that some 63 families or 270 individuals who come from danger zones in Subic and continue reading : Subic and Olongapo affected families in danger zones are safer in evacuation centers
Subic and Olongapo affected families in danger zones are safer in evacuation centers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region III said that some 63 families or 270 individuals who come from danger zones in Subic and Olongapo City continue to stay in evacuation centers where their safety is ensured while waiting for their communities to be declared safe or a relocation order is made. DSWD-Region continue reading : Subic and Olongapo affected families in danger zones are safer in evacuation centers
Tougher Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act signed into law
Social Welfare and Development Secretary and Chairperson of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council Corazon Juliano Soliman is pleased with the recent signing of Republic Act 10630 or An Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines, amending for the purpose Republic Act 9344, otherwise known as the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of continue reading : Tougher Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act signed into law
