CEBU CITY – As part of its plan to develop communities into knowledge hubs in environmental responsibility, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS), recently conducted an environmental protection and management workshop. The workshop is a learning forum on the Thematic Environmental continue reading : DSWD to strengthen role of communities in environmental protection

In times of disasters and crisis situations, the importance of sending information as quickly as possible to the public so they can take action is crucial. A single delay may mean life or death for the people trapped in these situations. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognizing this need, participated in the continue reading : DSWD participates in Google Crisis Response Summit

Roxas City, Capiz – After Typhoon Yolanda,  the usual scenario in Barangay Punta Cogon in this city  shows women playing tong its,  bingo,  and bog-oy  which are forms of gambling. Since last  month, however, most of them have stopped engaging in these card and number games. Thanks to the newly established Women-Friendly Spaces (WFS) in continue reading : DSWD’s women-friendly spaces: Comfort zone in times of disasters

Tacloban City, Leyte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) received recently some 5,000 metric tons of rice from the Thailand Government through the efforts of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) for Typhoon Yolanda survivors in Eastern Visayas. As shown in photo, DSWD-Field Office VIII Regional Director continue reading : DSWD receives rice donation of Thai gov’t

Dulag, Leyte –  Nearly six months after Typhoon Yolanda, Girlie Aguilar, is proud that her family has moved on through their determination and unity. She recalled how they, as one family, helped each other in repairing their partially damaged house using available branches and scrap galvanized iron sheets scattered around their village. “Nagtulung-tulong na laming continue reading : Parent-leader shows leadership beyond Pantawid Pamilya

Guiuan, Eastern Samar – November 8, 2013 is a day Melojane Zulieta would not want to go back to. On that day, Typhoon Yolanda took away her husband who should have been her partner as she starts all over again after the typhoon. Recalling that fateful day, Melojane said that Ermelindo was at home to get their continue reading : Widow starts over again after 'Yolanda'

Some 2,064 partner-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program attended the Holy Mass before their payout on April 23 in the Municipal Hall of Mahaplag, Leyte. Father Roel Cahido encouraged them to be thankful for the blessings from God and the support from the government. He reminded them to put into good use the cash continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries reminded to use cash grants wisely

Mahaplag, Leyte  –  More than five months after Typhoon ‘Yolanda’,  a growing sense of recovery and rehabilitation is notable for the Sara-Osos siblings, who have been living by themselves in Hilusig Village, this town. Thanks to Jonel, 22, the oldest in a brood of six who never stopped to bring his younger siblings to the continue reading : ‘Yolanda’ survivor wields his way to recovery

Tanauan, Leyte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is one of the partners of the Japanese Government to rehabilitate  74 municipalities in Eastern Visayas, the region that was hit hardest by Typhoon Yolanda last year. The Japanese Government through the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) is providing  a US$20-million grant for the continue reading : DSWD, Japan partner for rehab of ‘Yolanda’-hit areas in E. Visayas