In today’s press conference in Malacanang, cabinet heads of the Duterte administration, including Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo discussed the government’s ongoing relief efforts to reach out to families affected by Super Typhoon ‘Lawin’ in Northern and Central Luzon. “We continue with our relief programs since there are still continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo explains improving policy on shelter assistance; clarifies stand on foreign aid
Assistance and rehabilitation efforts must prioritize the poor
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today announced that the department will release emergency shelter assistance (ESA) of P5,000 to the families most devastated by Typhoon Lawin in Northern Luzon. She asked the help of local government officials of Region 2 — Cagayan and Isabela– to determine the poorest of continue reading : Assistance and rehabilitation efforts must prioritize the poor
“Pres. Duterte’s orders are to help all needy Filipinos regardless of political affiliation or persuasion: this is what the DSWD is doing” – Sec. Taguiwalo
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary (DSWD) Judy M. Taguiwalo is on the second day of her rounds in the Northern Philippines provinces severely affected by Typhoon Lawin. Accompanied by other officials of the DSWD, she has been turning over the DSWD and the national government’s augmentation support to local government units (LGUs) in continue reading : “Pres. Duterte’s orders are to help all needy Filipinos regardless of political affiliation or persuasion: this is what the DSWD is doing” – Sec. Taguiwalo
DSWD assures continued speedy delivery of relief aid to displaced families in ‘Lawin’-hit areas
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today assured that the Department will continue to speed up the delivery of relief goods to all local government units (LGUs) affected by Supertyphoon Lawin, which struck Regions CAR, I, II, III, CALABARZON, and V on Wednesday. As of 2 am today, October 22, continue reading : DSWD assures continued speedy delivery of relief aid to displaced families in ‘Lawin’-hit areas
DSWD holds dialogue with IP groups; assures continued support to improve plight of minorities
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M.Taguiwalo led the consultation dialogue with leaders of various Indigenous People’s groups, such as the Lumads, Aetas, Cordillera People’s Alliance, and Kasalo Caraga, among others, held yesterday at the University of the Philippines, during the Lakbayan 2016 ng Pambansang Minorya Para sa Sariling Pagpapasya at Makatarungang continue reading : DSWD holds dialogue with IP groups; assures continued support to improve plight of minorities
Relief assistance for ‘Lawin’ affected areas on-going, as regions submit reports on damages
A total of P6,130,750 worth of relief assistance has been provided to the victims of super typhoon ‘Lawin’ by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Local Government Units of the respected affected areas in Regions I, II, III, CAR, CALABARZON and V. Of the total, DSWD provided P4,530,683 worth of assistance continue reading : Relief assistance for ‘Lawin’ affected areas on-going, as regions submit reports on damages
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo in Tuguegarao to declare national government’s support for provinces hit by ‘Lawin’
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today flew to Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province to touch base with the local government units (LGUs) in the region and to determine the status of the relief and augmentation system in place between the national agency and the local units. Secretary Taguiwalo is in continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo in Tuguegarao to declare national government’s support for provinces hit by ‘Lawin’
DSWD units in Lawin-affected provinces actively working to mitigate impact of typhoon
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has adequate funds and family food packs to augment the resources of the Local Government Units (LGUs) of areas hit by super typhoon Lawin in Regions I, II, III, CAR, CALABARZON, and V. To date, a total of 24,669 families or 104,242 persons in 461 barangays in continue reading : DSWD units in Lawin-affected provinces actively working to mitigate impact of typhoon
DSWD continues to monitor evacuees affected by ‘Lawin’; says social workers also give comfort, assurance to victims of calamities
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) maintains its coordination with local government units (LGUs) in managing the needs of displaced families in evacuation centers in Regions I, II, III, V and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). “Social workers and volunteers are ensuring that all the needs of displaced families are immediately addressed. Aside continue reading : DSWD continues to monitor evacuees affected by ‘Lawin’; says social workers also give comfort, assurance to victims of calamities
DSWD Sec. visits Manila Police District station, then visits protestors wounded in US Embassy protest
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo today visited protestors wounded and hurt yesterday during the Manila Police District’s violent dispersal of the rally in front of the US Embassy. Sec. Taguiwalo first went to the Western Police District to speak to the police officers involved in the dispersal operations. She continue reading : DSWD Sec. visits Manila Police District station, then visits protestors wounded in US Embassy protest
