DSWD chief visits ‘Kristine’ evacuees in Camarines Sur

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited evacuation centers in Camarines Sur on Friday (October 25) to assess the condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine. Joining the DSWD chief in his rounds at the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum Evacuation Center, the Triangulo Evacuation Center, continue reading : DSWD chief visits ‘Kristine’ evacuees in Camarines Sur

DSWD chief assures enough resources for CALABARZON, NCR, other Kristine-hit region

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has assured that while the agency is focusing on the Bicol Region which bore the brunt of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine, there is still adequate relief resources in the corridors of CALABARZON and Metro Manila to support local government units (LGUs) affected by the continue reading : DSWD chief assures enough resources for CALABARZON, NCR, other Kristine-hit region

DSWD chief assures immediate delivery of potable water supply to ‘Kristine’ evacuees in CamSur

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday (October 25) assured  the immediate delivery of potable water to families hit by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine in the province of Camarines Sur. “From my discussion with Governor Luigi Villafuerte this morning, they are okay with the food. Mr. President, their main continue reading : DSWD chief assures immediate delivery of potable water supply to ‘Kristine’ evacuees in CamSur

DSWD chief uses Mobile Command Center for online briefing with PBBM from Naga City

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday (October 25) used the Field Office (FO) 5 – Bicol Region’s Mobile Command Center (MCC) for his online situation briefing with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. from Naga City in Camarines Sur. Secretary Gatchalian was joined in the MCC by Naga City Mayor continue reading : DSWD chief uses Mobile Command Center for online briefing with PBBM from Naga City

Sec. Gatchalian flies to CamSur to oversee relief ops on orders from PBBM; DSWD’s aid to Kristine-hit areas now over Php111M food packs, non-food relief items

On orders from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian flew to Camarines Sur on Friday morning (October 25) to monitor the ground situation and the on-going disaster operations across the province which was battered by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine. Upon arrival in Camarines Sur, Secretary continue reading : Sec. Gatchalian flies to CamSur to oversee relief ops on orders from PBBM; DSWD’s aid to Kristine-hit areas now over Php111M food packs, non-food relief items

DSWD calls for volunteers to help produce family food packs for disaster-affected families

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) invited volunteers to join in the production of family food packs (FFPs) at the National Resource Operations Center (NROC), the agency’s main disaster response hub located at Chapel Road in Barangay 195, Pasay City. “Pwede kayong magproceed sa ating NROC, sa Chapel Road continue reading : DSWD calls for volunteers to help produce family food packs for disaster-affected families

DSWD to strengthen prepositioning of relief supplies in Eastern Seaboard

To better respond to the needs of disaster-stricken communities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has on-going partnerships and future initiatives seeking to strengthen the prepositioning of relief supplies along the stretch of the country’s Eastern Seaboard. This was underscored by Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for Disaster Response and Management Group continue reading : DSWD to strengthen prepositioning of relief supplies in Eastern Seaboard

DSWD’s Bicol Field Office brings help to Naga City

Upon the instruction of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, DSWD Field Office 5-Bicol Regional Director Norman Laurio oversees on Thursday (October 24) the relief distribution for ‘Kristine’-affected residents of Naga City. Naga City suffered the brunt of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine with local officials reporting that thousands of locals are continue reading : DSWD’s Bicol Field Office brings help to Naga City

2M food packs already in DSWD warehouses nationwide before ‘Kristine’ hit PH – DSWD exec

As part of its proactive approach to disaster management, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already prepositioned more than 2 million boxes of family food packs (FFPs) in the agency’s different warehouses nationwide even before Severe Tropical Storm Kristine hit the country. “Bago pa po tumama ang Bagyong Kristine, ang DSWD ay continue reading : 2M food packs already in DSWD warehouses nationwide before ‘Kristine’ hit PH – DSWD exec

DSWD chief vows sustained relief aid; financial help to follow amid ‘Kristine’

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured Filipinos on Thursday (October 24) that the agency will sustain the provision of relief assistance to ensure that no one will go hungry amid the devastating impact of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine. “Sa ngalan ng DSWD, nais naming i-assure ang ating mga kakabayan continue reading : DSWD chief vows sustained relief aid; financial help to follow amid ‘Kristine’