DSWD co-sponsors Alternative Child Care Conference

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its support to strengthen the implementation of various alternative child care services during the Alternative Child Care Conference on Friday (November 17) at the Westin Hotel in Mandaluyong City. In her message, DSWD Undersecretary for International Affairs, Attached and Supervised Agencies (ASAs) Atty. Emmeline Aglipay-Villar underscored continue reading : DSWD co-sponsors Alternative Child Care Conference

DSWD officials visit injured patients in hospitals, condole with bereaved families of Mindanao quake

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), headed by Secretary Rex Gatchalian, went to St. Elizabeth Hospital, Inc. in General Santos City on Sunday (November 19) to visit recovering patients and bereaved families of those who perished from the recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao. Sec. Gatchalian was joined by Undersecretary for continue reading : DSWD officials visit injured patients in hospitals, condole with bereaved families of Mindanao quake

DSWD chief meets with GenSan local execs to discuss synchronized aid distribution

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian held a meeting with General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao and Congressman Ton Acharon to ensure the efficient and harmonized delivery of assistance for the families affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the city. Also present in the meeting were Undersecretary for Disaster Response continue reading : DSWD chief meets with GenSan local execs to discuss synchronized aid distribution

DSWD chief flies to GenSan to oversee relief ops for quake-hit areas

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian flew on Sunday (November 19) to General Santos City to oversee the provision of assistance to families affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit several areas in Mindanao. The DSWD Secretary’s visit was directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that all the continue reading : DSWD chief flies to GenSan to oversee relief ops for quake-hit areas

DSWD holds presscon on status of quake assistance

Officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), led by Secretary Rex Gatchalian, provide updates on the status of relief operations in quake-hit municipalities in Davao Region (Region 11) and SOCCSKSARGEN (Region 12) during a press conference on on Sunday (November 19) at the General Santos City Hall. The press conference was also continue reading : DSWD holds presscon on status of quake assistance

DSWD distributes over Php5M worth of aid to quake-hit families in Mindanao

In its continuing disaster response operations to help the families affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reported that it has initially provided more than Php5.1 million worth of interventions to affected citizens in Davao Region (Region 11) and SOCCSKSARGEN (Region 12). Heeding the directive continue reading : DSWD distributes over Php5M worth of aid to quake-hit families in Mindanao

DSWD chief leads relief distribution in quake-hit Gen San City

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian leads the distribution of family food packs to families and individuals  affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on Sunday ( November 19) at the Oval Gym Gen San Plaza. Joining Sec. Gatchalian during the distribution are Gen San City Mayor Lorelie continue reading : DSWD chief leads relief distribution in quake-hit Gen San City

DSWD, Gensan LGU distribute food packs to quake-hit mall workers

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) Director Loreto Cabaya and General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao on Saturday (November 18) lead the distribution of food packs to mall workers affected by the 6.8 magnitude tremor that hit parts of Mindanao on November 17. The prompt provision of assistance to the continue reading : DSWD, Gensan LGU distribute food packs to quake-hit mall workers

DSWD SOCCSKSARGEN activates Quick Response Team

To ensure the provision of immediate assistance to families and individuals affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in some parts of Mindanao. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) has activated its Quick Response Team (QRT). Members of the QRT visited and condoled with the bereaved families of two casualties. They continue reading : DSWD SOCCSKSARGEN activates Quick Response Team

DSWD extends cash aid to families of quake casualties

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 12 ( SOCCSKSARGEN) Director Loreto Cabaya on Saturday (November 18) visits and condoles with the bereaved families of the three individuals who perished from the tremor. Upon the directive  of DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Dir. Cabaya personally handed over the Department’s cash assistance of Php10,000 each continue reading : DSWD extends cash aid to families of quake casualties