DSWD releases P71.7 M aid for ‘Yolanda’ victims in Northern Cebu town

Cebu City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas released  P71.7  million for the implementation of Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-for-Work (CFW) program in Madridejos, a town in Northern Cebu which was affected by Typhoon Yolanda. DSWD –Field Office VII Director Mercedita Jabagat turned over the check to Madridejos continue reading : DSWD releases P71.7 M aid for ‘Yolanda’ victims in Northern Cebu town

DSWD to People Surge: Let’s continue to hold peaceful dialogues

Tacloban City, Leyte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today said that it will continue to engage in peaceful dialogues with People Surge, an alliance of Typhoon Yolanda victims in Eastern Visayas, to address their different demands. This following  a rally staged by the group on Monday  in front of the DSWD- Field Office continue reading : DSWD to People Surge: Let’s continue to hold peaceful dialogues

DSWD to People Surge: Let’s continue to hold peaceful dialogues

Tacloban City, Leyte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today said that it will continue to engage in peaceful dialogues with People Surge, an alliance of Typhoon Yolanda victims in Eastern Visayas, to address their different demands. This following  a rally staged by the group on Monday  in front of the DSWD- Field continue reading : DSWD to People Surge: Let’s continue to hold peaceful dialogues

From tents to safer shelters for ‘Yolanda’ survivors is government’s priority

Guiuan, Eastern Samar — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that assistance for survivors of Typhoon Yolanda will continue, with priority focus on transferring those living in tents to safer and comfortable shelters. This was agreed during the 5th Inter-Cluster Meeting on Rehabilitation Efforts in ‘Yolanda’-hit areas held over the weekend continue reading : From tents to safer shelters for ‘Yolanda’ survivors is government’s priority

From tents to safer shelters for ‘Yolanda’ survivors is government’s priority

Guiuan, Eastern Samar — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that assistance for survivors of Typhoon Yolanda will continue, with priority focus on transferring those living in tents to safer and comfortable shelters. This was agreed during the 5th Inter-Cluster Meeting on Rehabilitation Efforts in ‘Yolanda’-hit areas held over the continue reading : From tents to safer shelters for ‘Yolanda’ survivors is government’s priority

DSWD supports 116th Philippine Independence Day celebration

In celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day with the theme, “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago” (Following the Footsteps of Great Filipinos, Towards Widespread and Lasting Change), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) along with other government agencies will participate in an exhibit dubbed as “Mga Pampamahalaang Programa continue reading : DSWD supports 116th Philippine Independence Day celebration

Special validation: A walk with social pensioners

Compostela, Compostela Valley – Unmindful of his exhaustion and the stinging of his skin due to the heat of the sun, enumerator Albin Tuco reached Barangay Gabi after a ten-kilometer ‘habal-habal’ motorcycle ride to interview older persons enrolled in the Social Pension Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The arrival of workers continue reading : Special validation: A walk with social pensioners

Special validation: A walk with social pensioners

Compostela, Compostela Valley – Unmindful of his exhaustion and the stinging of his skin due to the heat of the sun, enumerator Albin Tuco reached Barangay Gabi after a ten-kilometer ‘habal-habal’ motorcycle ride to interview older persons enrolled in the Social Pension Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The arrival of continue reading : Special validation: A walk with social pensioners

Sec. Soliman: Don't pit me against Sen. Santiago

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman today appealed to the public in general and the media in particular not to pit her against Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. This developed after the approval of the appointment of Sec. Soliman was voted by the Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on Labor and Employment and Social continue reading : Sec. Soliman: Don't pit me against Sen. Santiago