“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
DSWD extends aid to families affected by fire in Malabon urban poor community
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided relief assistance to 1,300 families in Malabon City who lost their homes in a fire last Wednesday. To date, the Department has provided a total of P471,913.00 worth of assistance to the affected families to augment the resources of the Local Government Unit (LGU). The said continue reading : DSWD extends aid to families affected by fire in Malabon urban poor community
DSWD sends aid to Tondo fire survivors
Following the recent fire that hit Barangay 20, Zone 2, District 1, Tondo, Manila, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its field office (FO) in the National Capital Region (NCR) immediately extended assistance to 2,057 families or 8,055 individuals affected by the incident. The DSWD-FO NCR gave 3,000 family food packs (FFPs), continue reading : DSWD sends aid to Tondo fire survivors
Lingap sa Masa P1 billion medicine fund of Pres. Duterte guidelines out; MOA with Cebu hospital signed
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently announced the guidelines on the availment of Libreng Gamot para sa Masa (Lingap sa Masa): A medicine assistance program of the Office of the President. “Pres. Duterte has allocated P1 billion for medicine assistance to indigent patients to be sourced from the socio-civic projects fund of continue reading : Lingap sa Masa P1 billion medicine fund of Pres. Duterte guidelines out; MOA with Cebu hospital signed