The Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are on alert during the observance of ‘Undas’ or All Saints Day and All Souls Day on November 1 and 2, respectively, to assist families or individuals who may need assistance as they travel to their provinces to pay a visit to their continue reading : DSWD on alert during ‘Undas’
Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo Speech for the Launching of the Comprehensive Reform and Development Agenda for ARMM and other Armed-conflict Affected Areas in Regions IX, X, and XII
BANGUN 29 October 2016 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Governor Mujiv Hataman, Vice-Governor Haroun Al-rashid Lucman, Sec. Guiling Mamondiong of TESDA, Sec. Ismael Sueno of DILG, Sec. Alfonso Cusi of DOE, Sec. Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial of DOH, OIC-CEO Ramon Aristoza of PhilHealth, Usec. Ranibai Dilangalen of DA, CHED Commissioner Prospero De Vera, Dr. Habib Macaayong of MSU, our fellow civil servants continue reading : Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo Speech for the Launching of the Comprehensive Reform and Development Agenda for ARMM and other Armed-conflict Affected Areas in Regions IX, X, and XII
Project to be launched today in Cotabato : Pres. Duterte assigns DSWD Central Office as lead convenor on child malnutrition in ARMM
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Mae Fe Ancheta-Templa has been assigned by DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo to lead the department’s efforts to help improve child nutrition in the ARMM. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte earlier ordered the DSWD to put together a program on the same. “I am taking the responsibility over the continue reading : Project to be launched today in Cotabato : Pres. Duterte assigns DSWD Central Office as lead convenor on child malnutrition in ARMM
Relief goods already with LGUs – DSWD
Amid queries from survivors of Typhoon Lawin on why the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has not visited their villages for relief distribution, DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo asked for patience and understanding on this concern, but at the same time explained that relief assistance has already been delivered to local government units (LGUs) continue reading : Relief goods already with LGUs – DSWD
DSWD encourages recipients of food packs to carefully examine boxes’ contents
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo encouraged beneficiaries of the department’s family food packs who are victims of calamities to carefully examine the contents of the food packs to determine if these are complete. “Dapat naka-tape po ang kahon pag binigay ito sa inyo. Ang laman ay 6 na kilong continue reading : DSWD encourages recipients of food packs to carefully examine boxes’ contents
DSWD enhances skills training facilities for PWDs to increase their employability
In line with the provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10524 or an “Act Expanding the Positions Reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs),” the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assures that it will improve its facilities which provide livelihood and skills training to PWDs to enhance their continue reading : DSWD enhances skills training facilities for PWDs to increase their employability
DSWD now accepts donations for ‘Lawin’ survivors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now ready to accept donations for families affected by ‘Lawin’ following the ongoing initial ground assessment in regions struck by the typhoon. “We have already identified the initial needs of affected residents based on the ongoing needs assessment in areas affected by ‘Lawin.’ Our doors remain continue reading : DSWD now accepts donations for ‘Lawin’ survivors
Sec. Taguiwalo flies to Kalinga to oversee relief ops
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, together with Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mike Sueno, flew to Kalinga today to conduct post-‘Lawin’ assessment and needs analysis in the area. Sec. Taguiwalo explained that inclement weather and lack of communication hampered the immediate conduct of needs assessment in continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo flies to Kalinga to oversee relief ops
DSWD: Advance preparations, swift response, close coordination with other disaster relief agencies key to aiding ‘Lawin’-affected Filipinos
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today said that the DSWD and other agencies of the Duterte administration have been prepared in their response to the emergency situation created by Typhoon Lawin. She said that among the factors that ensured this preparedness are the preemptive evacuations; the prepositioning of goods; continue reading : DSWD: Advance preparations, swift response, close coordination with other disaster relief agencies key to aiding ‘Lawin’-affected Filipinos
DSWD, LGUs to discuss ways to fast track rehab, speed up relief ops, reach isolated areas
In continuation of the relief operations in ‘Lawin’-affected communities, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said today that DSWD disaster response teams are set to hold meetings and debriefings in ‘Lawin’-hit areas with local government units (LGUs) to fast-track the rehabilitation and reconstruction of damaged shelters, speed up relief operations, continue reading : DSWD, LGUs to discuss ways to fast track rehab, speed up relief ops, reach isolated areas
