Even with the forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) that the effects of La Nina which will start this August may not be as severe as the previous years, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced its readiness to deal with the effects of the phenomenon. In its continue reading : DSWD readiness for La Nina: Funds and goods are on stand-by; Sec. Taguiwalo asks public support to ensure assistance reaches those who need it most
Sec. Taguiwalo welcomes COA report on P6.3 B unliquidated CCT funds; says findings will be used in review of all DSWD programs
In a press statement released today by the Office of Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Secretary Judy Taguiwalo welcomed the recent Commission on Audit report stating that there are P6.3 billion in unliquidated funds for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino (4Ps) scheme. Sec. Taguiwalo said that she and members of her DSWD continue reading : Sec. Taguiwalo welcomes COA report on P6.3 B unliquidated CCT funds; says findings will be used in review of all DSWD programs
DSWD- Field Office XI assists almost 400 families forced to evacuate in Davao Oriental because of military operations
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo today called attention anew to the issue of citizens forced to evacuate their communities because of military operations. Sec. Taguiwalo cited developments last July 11 when some 399 families have been reportedly forced to evacuate from their village in Caraga town, Davao Oriental when continue reading : DSWD- Field Office XI assists almost 400 families forced to evacuate in Davao Oriental because of military operations
Child allegedly abused by mom to undergo psycho-social intervention
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo said that the welfare of the three-year old girl allegedly abused by her mother is the utmost priority of the Department. The alleged child abuse case went viral on Facebook last week. Facebook posts showed the little girl with bruises on her face. The posts continue reading : Child allegedly abused by mom to undergo psycho-social intervention
DSWD continues relief ops for families affected by monsoon rains amid new LPA
Field Offices (FOs) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continue to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) in observing the situation of families affected by continuing monsoon rains and a new low pressure area (LPA). As of 5PM of July 12, the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) of DSWD continue reading : DSWD continues relief ops for families affected by monsoon rains amid new LPA
DSWD’s Sec. Taguiwalo: “We must all be vigilant against all incidents of child abuse” 2,147 cases in the first quarter of 2016
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that under her administration, the DSWD will become even more active when it comes to monitoring the safety and welfare of Filipino children. She said that DSWD units in the country will continue to exercise vigilance when it comes to confirming reports on incidents continue reading : DSWD’s Sec. Taguiwalo: “We must all be vigilant against all incidents of child abuse” 2,147 cases in the first quarter of 2016
DSWD strengthens relief ops for survivors of ‘Butchoy’
Under the leadership of Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified its disaster operations by strengthening the capacity of its Field Offices (FOs) in providing augmentation support to the affected local government units and closely coordinating with other concerned agencies to provide immediate attention to the victims of Typhoon continue reading : DSWD strengthens relief ops for survivors of ‘Butchoy’
DSWD extends aid to families affected by ‘Butchoy’ as Sec. Taguiwalo asks affected citizens to report the situation they face on the ground
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide assistance to the families affected by Typhoon Butchoy in Regions III and IV-A. DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo, however, asked citizens who have not received assistance to coordinate with concerned DSWD Field Offices in their regions and immediately report the extent of the assistance continue reading : DSWD extends aid to families affected by ‘Butchoy’ as Sec. Taguiwalo asks affected citizens to report the situation they face on the ground
DSWD Central Office, Field Offices on standby and prepared for emergencies
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo has announced that the Central Office as well as the DSWD-Field Offices (FOs) in the National Capital Region (NCR), I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, VI and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are on alert and standby for any emergencies as heavy rains and strong continue reading : DSWD Central Office, Field Offices on standby and prepared for emergencies
DSWD’s Nutrition Month Celebrations highlight feeding program for children
For this year’s celebration of the National Nutrition Month, DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo said that addressing the immediate needs of children, including their nutritional needs will continue to be among the priorities of the department. “The Department will do its part to provide support to poor families, and this includes providing mothers and children access continue reading : DSWD’s Nutrition Month Celebrations highlight feeding program for children
