As part of its advocacy to strengthen family relationships, the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF), chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), will lead the celebration of the National Family Week from September 20 to 27, 2013. To kick-off the weeklong celebration, there will be tree planting, parade of families, continue reading : DSWD, NCFF Lead Celebration of National Family Week
Affected families staying with their relatives, friends should register with district welfare offices – DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) exhorts all families in conflict-affected barangays in Zamboanga City but are not staying in evacuation centers to register with the district social welfare office in their area to ensure that they will also receive assistance. DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman pointed out after meeting with the local government continue reading : Affected families staying with their relatives, friends should register with district welfare offices – DSWD
Solo parent of eight never gives up to challenges
Edna Bayubay, 55, a solo parent with eight children goes to every wake in her village in La Paz, Abra. Aside from giving her usual condolences to the aggrieved family, Edna, would also waste no time to offer her best sellers balut, nuts, and corns to the people in the wake. “Ang pagbebenta ko po continue reading : Solo parent of eight never gives up to challenges
DSWD assures enough disaster funds for Zambo evacuees
Children undergo art therapy session at the Special Day Care Center at the Grandstand Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman today said that the DSWD has enough disaster funds to sustain the immediate needs of increasing number of evacuees affected by the standoff in Zamboanga City. Secretary Soliman said that additional P16.5 million standby continue reading : DSWD assures enough disaster funds for Zambo evacuees
DSWD assures enough disaster funds for Zambo evacuees
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman today said that the DSWD has enough disaster funds to sustain the immediate needs of increasing number of evacuees affected by the standoff in Zamboanga City. Secretary Soliman said that additional P16.5 million standby funds were released to DSWD-Region IX for purchase of relief goods. Since September 9, DSWD-Region IX has continue reading : DSWD assures enough disaster funds for Zambo evacuees
Person with disability sees hope after completing cash for training program
Arnel Baldos proudly wears his medal awarded to him as one of the outstanding trainees under the C4TP. Arnel Baldos, 38, of San Miguel, Leyte, a person with slight mental and physical disabilities, need not have to queue the long lines of people trying their luck in lottery, which he does everyday, to have a continue reading : Person with disability sees hope after completing cash for training program
Person with disability sees hope after completing cash for training program
Arnel Baldos, 38, of San Miguel, Leyte, a person with slight mental and physical disabilities, need not have to queue the long lines of people trying their luck in lottery, which he does everyday, to have a better life. This time, he will chart a new chapter in his life not relying on luck but his sheer continue reading : Person with disability sees hope after completing cash for training program
DSWD taps local food providers to augment daily meals to evacuees
To ensure regular provision of food to more or less 50,000 evacuees inside the Joaquin F. Enriquez Sports Complex or Grandstand in Zamboanga City, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) tapped local catering groups and food service providers to augment and ensure continuous provision for the daily meal requirements of the evacuees. This is in addition to the food provided by the community kitchens established by the City Government. continue reading : DSWD taps local food providers to augment daily meals to evacuees
DSWD assists 220 Badjao families in Zamboanga City
President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman, assures evacuees at the grandstand in Zamboanga City that the government will continue to provide them relief assistance and ensure their safety (left photo). Badjao families are among those given relief supplies (right photo). Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman said that 220 continue reading : DSWD assists 220 Badjao families in Zamboanga City
DSWD assists 220 Badjao families in Zamboanga City
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman said that 220 Badjao families or sea gypsies are among the displaced families being assisted by the DSWD. Secretary Soliman explained that the Badjao families preferred to stay in their vintas in front of the Grandstand instead of staying in evacuation centers. “Their vintas are their natural dwelling continue reading : DSWD assists 220 Badjao families in Zamboanga City
