BFP revokes Gentle Hands’ fire safety certificate; says GHI imperils public safety

Short of describing it as a “fire trap,” the Bureau of Fire Protection-Quezon City Fire District (BFP-QCFD) has revoked the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) of Gentle Hands Inc.’s childcare facility located at No. 27 F. Castillo St., Barangay Bagumbuhay in Project 4. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday (May 22) continue reading : BFP revokes Gentle Hands’ fire safety certificate; says GHI imperils public safety

Child whom GHI refused to release will finally reunite with mom after 4 months separation

A 20-month-old son, whose then pregnant mother was forced to place him on temporary custody with the Quezon City orphanage of Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI)  in January this year, will finally be reunited with his biological mother through the assistance of the National Capital Region Field Office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development continue reading : Child whom GHI refused to release will finally reunite with mom after 4 months separation

DSWD ready on possible effects of Mawar; more than 1M food packs prepositioned

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian reported on Thursday, May 25, the preparedness measures being undertaken by the Department to mitigate the effects of Tropical Cyclone Mawar. Secretary Gatchalian cited the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to preposition relief items in the entire country as part of the augmentation continue reading : DSWD ready on possible effects of Mawar; more than 1M food packs prepositioned

Sec. Gatchalian reports DSWD typhoon preps for “Mawar” during NDRRMC meeting

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian (right, head table) reports the preparations being undertaken by the Department to mitigate the effects of Tropical Cyclone Mawar during an inter-agency meeting at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday (May 25) in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The DSWD has continue reading : Sec. Gatchalian reports DSWD typhoon preps for “Mawar” during NDRRMC meeting

DSWD assures ACCAP, CHR kids from GFI in safe hands

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured on Thursday (May 25) that the children taken by DSWD social workers from the Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI) orphanage in Quezon City are being well taken care of in the three child care facilities where they were brought Tuesday (May 23) afternoon. DSWD spokesperson and Assistant continue reading : DSWD assures ACCAP, CHR kids from GFI in safe hands

NACC reports disruptive behavior of adopted kids from GHI orphanage; DSWD chief orders retooling of care facilities for children

The National Authority for Child Care (NACC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), has reported several cases of disruptive behavior from children who were adopted through the orphanage operated by the Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI). NACC Executive Director Undersecretary Janella Ejercito Estrada revealed this on Tuesday (May 23) during continue reading : NACC reports disruptive behavior of adopted kids from GHI orphanage; DSWD chief orders retooling of care facilities for children

DSWD ensures children’s safety amid CDO against Gentle Hands orphanage

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday assured the public that the Department’s Cease-and-Desist Order (CDO) against Gentle Hands Inc. (GHI) is to the best interest of the children sheltered at the Quezon City-based orphanage. In a press conference at the DSWD Central Office, Secretary Gatchalian said several deficiencies and continue reading : DSWD ensures children’s safety amid CDO against Gentle Hands orphanage

DSWD Chief assures sufficient relief goods as Typhoon Mawar approaches PAR

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured the public that the agency has enough prepositioned relief goods in regions that will likely be hit by the approaching typhoon, with international name Mawar. At present, the DSWD Central Office has prepositioned 689,885 Family Food Packs (FFPs) nationwide. The Department has also started continue reading : DSWD Chief assures sufficient relief goods as Typhoon Mawar approaches PAR

DSWD holds presscon on typhoon preps, food stamp program

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, together with (from left to right) Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) Marlon Alagao, Undersecretary Josefina Monina Romualdez and National Authority for Child Care Undersecretary Janella Estrada, held a press briefing earlier today (May 23) where he discussed several pressing issues. Secretary Gatchalian tackled the Department’s preparations for Tropical Cyclone Mawar, continue reading : DSWD holds presscon on typhoon preps, food stamp program