Some 3,086 families in Compostela Valley left homeless by Typhoon Pablo recently received their permanent shelters from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the provincial government through the Modified Shelter Assistance Program (MSAP). Under the MSAP, the construction of the shelter units was funded by DSWD, while the provincial government took charge continue reading : 'Pablo' survivors in ComVal get permanent homes
Sec. Soliman meets with WFP exec to boost partnership
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman met with World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Ertharin Cousin over the weekend to explore ways to further enhance the partnership of the Philippines and the WFP in disaster preparedness and support for communities in Central Mindanao. WFP Philippines Country Director Praveen Agrawal was also continue reading : Sec. Soliman meets with WFP exec to boost partnership
IP Pantawid Pamilya scholar inspires Lumad children to finish education
Cagayan de Oro City — Given the chance to be a government college scholar, Marlon Mandago, 24, a member of the Higaonon tribe of North-Central Mindanao, urged his fellow indigenous peoples (IP) to finish their education and help uplift the lives of their tribal group. Marlon of San Luis, Malitbog, Bukidnon is a scholar under continue reading : IP Pantawid Pamilya scholar inspires Lumad children to finish education
DSWD extends P22.6 million worth of aid for evacuees of armed conflict
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released, as of March 10, a total of P22,661,450 worth of food packs and non-food items to assist families affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Maguindanao and North Cotabato. This includes family food packs; non-food items such as mats made of water lily, water jugs, continue reading : DSWD extends P22.6 million worth of aid for evacuees of armed conflict
The Long Walk for Water
The sun is high. Her heels are numb and her legs feel like wood. But she has to go on. There is one more hour. She cannot return empty-handed. Marissa Nim thought of this as she walked 2 to 3 hours just to have water at home. Three kilometers of walking with a gallon of continue reading : The Long Walk for Water
The Long Walk for Water
The sun is high. Her heels are numb and her legs feel like wood. But she has to go on. There is one more hour. She cannot return empty-handed. Marissa Nim thought of this as she walked 2 to 3 hours just to have water at home. Three kilometers of walking with a gallon of continue reading : The Long Walk for Water
Press Statement Philippine participation to the 3rd UN World Disaster Risk Reduction
Sec. Soliman (center) explains the importance of sending a Philippine delegation to the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan during this morning’s press briefing. With Sec. Soliman are NDRRMC Executive Director Usec. Alexander Pama and Climate Change Commission Sec. Mary Ann Lucille Sering. “In response to high-level invitations from the continue reading : Press Statement Philippine participation to the 3rd UN World Disaster Risk Reduction
Muslim kids take part in DSWD feeding program
Davao City – Some 1,500 Muslim-children enrolled in various Madrasahs in the city will benefit from the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) for Sajahatra Bangsamoro implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In coordination with the local government unit (LGU), the SFP will initially feed 550 children aged 5 to 12 years old continue reading : Muslim kids take part in DSWD feeding program
Muslim kids take part in DSWD feeding program
Davao City – Some 1,500 Muslim-children enrolled in various Madrasahs in the city will benefit from the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) for Sajahatra Bangsamoro implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In coordination with the local government unit (LGU), the SFP will initially feed 550 children aged 5 to 12 years old continue reading : Muslim kids take part in DSWD feeding program
2014, a year of accomplishments for Kalahi-CIDSS, development partners
Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) had an eventful 2014, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman. Through its scale up into a national community-driven development program last June 23, 2014 and its officially roll out on July 2014, it was able to conduct continue reading : 2014, a year of accomplishments for Kalahi-CIDSS, development partners
