The collaboration and coordination of the different government agencies, private organizations, and volunteer groups during the crisis was proven by the kindergarten teachers of Zamboanga City, who showed their unity and dedication to their profession by volunteering to teach, as well as render other services to the children caught in the armed conflict. According to continue reading : Teacher volunteers respond to crisis in Zamboanga City
Rescued hostages rejoice after their sad plight with MNLF
Zamboanga City, September 22 – For the families of the hostages of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), nothing was more pleasing to hear than the announcement of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman that their loved ones are among those who have escaped from their captors. Families rejoiced as Secretary Soliman loudly read continue reading : Rescued hostages rejoice after their sad plight with MNLF
Rescued hostages rejoice after their sad plight with MNLF
Zamboanga City, September 22 – For the families of the hostages of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), nothing was more pleasing to hear than the announcement of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman that their loved ones are among those who have escaped from their captors. Families rejoiced as Secretary Soliman loudly read continue reading : Rescued hostages rejoice after their sad plight with MNLF
Total number of evacuees remains at 118,819 – DSWD
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman yesterday reported that the total number of affected families remains at 118,819 persons or 23,794 families as most part of city outside the conflict area is starting to go back to normalcy. In a press conference held yesterday at the Sangguniang Panglunsod in Zamboanga City, Secretary Soliman further continue reading : Total number of evacuees remains at 118,819 – DSWD
Total number of evacuees remains at 118,819 – DSWD
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman yesterday reported that the total number of affected families remains at 118,819 persons or 23,794 families as most part of city outside the conflict area is starting to go back to normalcy. In a press conference held yesterday at the Sangguniang Panglunsod in Zamboanga City, Secretary Soliman further continue reading : Total number of evacuees remains at 118,819 – DSWD
Lactating social worker breastfeeds babies in evacuation center in Zamboanga City
More than two weeks ago, when the outbreak started in Zamboanga City, thousands of families were greatly affected in the dispute between the government forces and the MNLF. Most of the families who have evacuated are those with children. With empty handed, as their houses were burned during the conflict incident. Evacuees flocked to grandstand continue reading : Lactating social worker breastfeeds babies in evacuation center in Zamboanga City
Lactating social worker breastfeeds babies in evacuation center in Zamboanga City
Social worker Evalinda Jimeno of Zamboanga Sibugay earned the admiration of thousands of evacuees at the Joaquin F. Enriquez, Jr. Sports Complex or grandstand in Zamboanga City when she offered herself to breastfeed hungry babies in between her task of registering evacuees for the family access card. Jimeno is a lactating mother who chose to continue reading : Lactating social worker breastfeeds babies in evacuation center in Zamboanga City
DSWD ensures cleanliness at the evacuation center, distributes hygiene kits
Left Photo: Portalets were set-up for the evacuees at the grandstand. Right photo: Nuridian Sampang, 60 and a mother of five says she is grateful that her children’s need was finally answered. Nuridian is among those who received ready-to-eat-food today. Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that 9,500 hygiene kits containing bath soap, continue reading : DSWD ensures cleanliness at the evacuation center, distributes hygiene kits
DSWD ensures cleanliness at the evacuation center, distributes hygiene kits
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that 9,500 hygiene kits containing bath soap, detergent, towel and a pail were distributed to evacuees at the Joaquin Enriquez Sports Complex (Grandstand) in Zamboanga City to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in the area. Likewise, eating utensils and mats, blankets and ‘malong’ were given to the affected continue reading : DSWD ensures cleanliness at the evacuation center, distributes hygiene kits