The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today gave updates on its relief efforts in Surigao. DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the Field Office in Caraga continues its efforts to assist residents affected by last Friday’s earthquake and the aftershocks which continue to hit the region three days later. “We have established continue reading : DSWD says only 15 out of 54 barangays in Surigao have not been given post earthquake assistance
DSWD employees dance for women’s rights, conduct info drive during One Billion Rising Revolution culminating activity
To increase awareness on the programs and services it provides to Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances (WEDCs), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) brought its Information Caravan to the One Billion Rising Revolution culminating event yesterday at Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila. The One Billion Rising Revolution is the biggest global mass action to end continue reading : DSWD employees dance for women’s rights, conduct info drive during One Billion Rising Revolution culminating activity
DSWD serenades clients on Valentine’s Day
In continuation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) 66th anniversary celebration, employees showcased their talents on Valentine’s Day by serenading clients of the Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) as they wait in line to receive financial assistance from the Department. The mini-show was dubbed as, “Harana sa Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU).” Live music continue reading : DSWD serenades clients on Valentine’s Day
Sec. Taguiwalo clarifies issues concerning alleged delayed release of relief goods for Surigao earthquake survivors
“There was never an order to delay the release of relief goods to the people and to wait for Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s arrival before the distribution can begin. The relief operations in Surigao last weekend was not the first of the DSWD under my watch or under the Duterte administration – we never want those continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo clarifies issues concerning alleged delayed release of relief goods for Surigao earthquake survivors
DSWD to raise ‘Oplan Linog’ in Surigao
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) drafted an action plan, dubbed as, ‘Oplan Linog,’ to strengthen resource augmentation and technical assistance to its field office (FO) in the CARAGA region to aid survivors of the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that hit Surigao City. “Sa pamamagitan continue reading : DSWD to raise ‘Oplan Linog’ in Surigao
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo joins Pres. Duterte to Surigao City; assures more aid coming for quake survivors
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo flew to Surigao City yesterday to make sure that the 1,685 families or 8,425 individuals who have been affected by the 6.7-magnitude earthquake that hit the city and other towns on February 10 are being provided with relief aid that they need. These families continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo joins Pres. Duterte to Surigao City; assures more aid coming for quake survivors
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for donations for water in Surigao; says relief aid for all who need it
“The water system of Surigao City and neighboring municipalities San Francisco, Malimono, Mainit and Sison has been severely damaged, and because of this, people are having a very difficult time accessing water for their daily needs. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is formally asking for donations to buy water for Surigao residents. continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for donations for water in Surigao; says relief aid for all who need it
Dr. Lorraine Badoy joins DSWD starting today, confirms DSWD Sec.
Dr. Lorraine Badoy is set to assume her post as an Assistant Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today, February 13. This was announced by DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo. “We are happy to confirm news that Dr. Badoy will be joining us in the DSWD. She will be focal person continue reading : Dr. Lorraine Badoy joins DSWD starting today, confirms DSWD Sec.
Hundreds join Walk for Legal Adoption, DSWD emphasizes protection of children’s rights in adoption process
To officially kick off the 2017 Adoption Consciousness Celebration (ACC), hundreds of participants from various child-caring organizations, adoptive families, adoption advocates and national and local government agencies, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), joined the “Walk for Legal Adoption” last February 11, 2017 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle. The activity showcased continue reading : Hundreds join Walk for Legal Adoption, DSWD emphasizes protection of children’s rights in adoption process
DSWD activates disaster teams in CARAGA region to assist LGUs hit by magnitude 6.7 tremor
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) is now on red alert status as it provides 24-hour monitoring of the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that occurred in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte last night. Likewise, being the chair of the Response Cluster of the National Disaster continue reading : DSWD activates disaster teams in CARAGA region to assist LGUs hit by magnitude 6.7 tremor
