DSWD sends 1,521 food packs to fisherfolk in 2 CamSur towns

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-5 (Bicol Region) sends on Thursday (November 23) some 1,521 family food packs (FFPs) to fisherfolk in Mercedes and Sipocot towns in Camarines Sur who were affected by the weather disturbance  in the area. One box of FFP consists of 6 kilograms of rice, canned goods, coffee, continue reading : DSWD sends 1,521 food packs to fisherfolk in 2 CamSur towns

DSWD Bicol region hands over relief aid to Catanduanes fisherfolk

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 (Bicol) led by Regional Director Norman Laurio distributes on Friday (November 24) some 159 family food packs (FFPs) to fisherfolk  from the coastal communities of Baras and Bato towns in Catanduanes who were affected by heavy rains and floods due to a continue reading : DSWD Bicol region hands over relief aid to Catanduanes fisherfolk

Graduation photo of Alexis Gervacio Sumbe, a former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) monitored child and one of the board top notchers in the 2023 Licensure Examination for Fisheries Professionals.

Former 4Ps monitored child, Top 5 in Fisheries Professionals Licensure Exam

In the quiet coastal village of Barangay Tumarbong, Roxas, Palawan, a story of inspiration and triumph has unfolded in the household of Alexis Gervacio Sumbe, 24, a former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) monitored child. Alexis is the second child of Mylene and Alexander Sumbe, simple hardworking fisherfolk who dreamt of giving their children a continue reading : Former 4Ps monitored child, Top 5 in Fisheries Professionals Licensure Exam

DSWD chief meets with local execs of Northern Samar

Department of Social Welfare and Development ( DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian meets with Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan and Congressman Paul Daza on Friday (November 24) in Catarman, Northern Samar to discuss the ongoing relief operations for families and individuals affected by the heavy rains and flooding incidents in the province. Also in the meeting continue reading : DSWD chief meets with local execs of Northern Samar

Social workers key to successful DSWD peace, dev’t programs under PBBM admin – DSWD exec

Social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) play an important role in the successful implementation of the different socio-economic programs of the DSWD, which greatly contribute to the overall peace agenda of the Marcos administration, a senior DSWD official highlighted at the Media Forum on Thursday (November 23). Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and continue reading : Social workers key to successful DSWD peace, dev’t programs under PBBM admin – DSWD exec

DSWD, UN-FAO present beta version of anti-hunger Digital Mapping System

The Management Information System (MIS) specialist from the United Nations – Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) presents the beta version of the Digital Mapping System (DMS) that the organization developed together with the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the Luxent Hotel on continue reading : DSWD, UN-FAO present beta version of anti-hunger Digital Mapping System

DSWD exec tackles accomplishments of agency peace program in Media Forum

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concern Alan Tanjusay presents the accomplishments of the agency’s peace and development program at the DSWD Thursday Media Forum on November 23. Usec. Tanjusay underscored the important role of social workers in the successful implementation of the socio-economic assistance and psychosocial interventions continue reading : DSWD exec tackles accomplishments of agency peace program in Media Forum

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr, joined by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and a number of Cabinet secretaries, visits General Santos City on Thursday (November 23) where he led the distribution of various government assistance to families and individuals affected by the 6.8 magnitude tremor last Nov. 17.

PBBM, Sec. Gatchalian lead aid distribution in quake-hit GenSan; 2 town mayors of Sarangani laud DSWD FO-12 RD for ‘very swift’ disaster response

Two municipal mayors of Sarangani province have lauded the “very swift” disaster response of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Regional Office 12 during the November 17 earthquake that hit several areas in the region of SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultah Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who was joined continue reading : PBBM, Sec. Gatchalian lead aid distribution in quake-hit GenSan; 2 town mayors of Sarangani laud DSWD FO-12 RD for ‘very swift’ disaster response

Personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Resource and Logistics Management Bureau (NRLMB) unload Vacuum Rice Bags and 300 gift boxes from the Cebu Pacific warehouse area in Pasay City.

DSWD thanks Cebu Pacific anew for logistical support in relief ops

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended its appreciation anew to Cebu Pacific Airlines for its valuable assistance in transporting 300 gift boxes and vacuum-packed rice bags to Visayas and Mindanao, all free of charge. “The DSWD appreciates the assistance of the Cebu Pacific Airlines amid the different calamities being experienced by our continue reading : DSWD thanks Cebu Pacific anew for logistical support in relief ops

DSWD extends 2k food packs to fisherfolk in CamSur, Masbate

Disaster teams of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 (Bicol) distribute on November 22 (Wednesday) some 1,838 Family Food Packs (FFPs) to the families of fisherfolk in the coastal barangays of Mercedes, Camarines Norte and Mobo, Masbate who were affected by continuous heavy rains and flooding incident due to the shearline. In continue reading : DSWD extends 2k food packs to fisherfolk in CamSur, Masbate