To intensify its advocacy in promoting older persons’ rights and welfare, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will lead the annual nationwide observance of Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) on October 1-7, with this year’s theme, “Kilalanin at Parangalan: Tagasulong ng Karapatan ng Nakatatanda Tungo sa Lipunang Mapagkalinga.” The theme is a take-off from continue reading : Seniors take center stage anew as DSWD leads annual National Elderly Filipino Week from Oct 1-7
DSWD explores tie-up with Nueva Ecija mega drug rehab center
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Virginia N. Orogo recently visited the Mega Drug Abuse Treatment Rehabilitation Center (DATRC) at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija to explore a possible partnership for drug rehabilitation efforts. The Mega DATRC is one of the key projects of the administration in its continued effort to eliminate illegal drugs continue reading : DSWD explores tie-up with Nueva Ecija mega drug rehab center
DSWD discourages donation of used clothes for disaster survivors
In an effort to maintain the dignity, health, and well-being of families affected by disasters, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated that it discourages the donation of used clothes. “We ask for the understanding of donors but we do not want to further degrade the dignity and compromise the health of disaster continue reading : DSWD discourages donation of used clothes for disaster survivors
DSWD supports in managing evacuation centers for Cebu landslide survivors
With the magnitude of the landslide which occurred in Sitio Sindulan, Brgy. Tinaan in Naga City, Cebu on September 20, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified the provision of technical assistance to the local government unit (LGU) including management of evacuation centers, resource augmentation, and hands-on training of LGU personnel on disaster continue reading : DSWD supports in managing evacuation centers for Cebu landslide survivors
More ‘Ompong’ evacuees return home, but DSWD relief ops continue
More Typhoon Ompong evacuees are already returning home but the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured that distribution of relief assistance will continue for the affected families including those who have returned home and those in hard-to-reach areas. As of 11 AM today, 112,890 families or 427,326 persons in Regions I, II, III, continue reading : More ‘Ompong’ evacuees return home, but DSWD relief ops continue
DSWD launches 7th National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
“The stories of the huwarang family-beneficiaries are worth sharing to the public to show that the program had become a facilitator of bringing opportunities and social services closer to our beneficiaries, and that our efforts have borne fruits.” This was emphasized by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Virginia N. Orogo as she continue reading : DSWD launches 7th National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
DSWD calls for vigilance for ‘Paeng’
With Typhoon Paeng entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) yesterday, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is reminding the public to remain alert and vigilant for the possible effects that this weather disturbance may bring to the country. “We were advised that Typhoon Paeng has no direct effect yet to the Philippines, continue reading : DSWD calls for vigilance for ‘Paeng’
Road mishap will not hinder ‘Ompong’ response ops – DSWD
“We assure the public that the accident involving a truck set to deliver family food packs for Typhoon Ompong-affected residents will not cease our response operations in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).” This was the assurance made by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Virginia N. Orogo following a road accident involving a continue reading : Road mishap will not hinder ‘Ompong’ response ops – DSWD
DSWD holds psychosocial counseling, play therapy for children evacuees in Cebu landslide
In order to ease the stress and possible trauma experienced by child evacuees in the recent landslide in Naga City, Cebu, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) established child-friendly spaces in all evacuation centers in the affected area. “Because of the vulnerability of children in disaster situations, the DSWD prioritizes their safety and continue reading : DSWD holds psychosocial counseling, play therapy for children evacuees in Cebu landslide
DSWD pours in close to P62M worth of aid to LGUs hit by ‘Ompong’
A total of ₱61,322,007.70 worth of food and non-food items has already been released, as of 4 pm today, by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to augment the resources of local government units (LGUs) as they continue their disaster operations for families affected by Typhoon Ompong. DSWD Secretary Virginia N. Orogo said that continue reading : DSWD pours in close to P62M worth of aid to LGUs hit by ‘Ompong’
