To ensure that children are protected from all forms of abuse, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has convened several child-focused non-government organizations (NGOs) to discuss issues and plan out for the continued interventions for affected children who are temporarily housed in various evacuation centers in the Zamboanga City. DSWD IX Regional Director continue reading : DSWD, NGOs strengthen child protection services in the evacuation centers
To help is every Filipino’s obligation – DSWD Volunteer
The petite and cheerful Ramona Liza Barbaso is a familiar face in the child-friendly space near the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) tent inside the JFE Sports Complex. Immediately flocked the moment she enters the grandstand by children who evacuated there, you will normally catch her leading them in an art session or an afternoon continue reading : To help is every Filipino’s obligation – DSWD Volunteer
DSWD braces for “Santi,” prepositions P156 million worth of relief aid
As ‘Santi’ developed into a typhoon this morning while approaching Baler-Aurora area, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman said that the DSWD has already prepositioned P156.13 million worth of emergency relief resources consisting of P12M standby fund, 37,858 family food packs worth P9.39M, other food worth of P25M and non-food items worth P109.71M for augmentation to continue reading : DSWD braces for “Santi,” prepositions P156 million worth of relief aid
Subic and Olongapo affected families in danger zones are safer in evacuation centers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region III said that some 63 families or 270 individuals who come from danger zones in Subic and Olongapo City continue to stay in evacuation centers where their safety is ensured while waiting for their communities to be declared safe or a relocation order is made. DSWD-Region continue reading : Subic and Olongapo affected families in danger zones are safer in evacuation centers
Tougher Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act signed into law
Social Welfare and Development Secretary and Chairperson of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council Corazon Juliano Soliman is pleased with the recent signing of Republic Act 10630 or An Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines, amending for the purpose Republic Act 9344, otherwise known as the “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of continue reading : Tougher Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act signed into law
Relief goods for Zambo flood victims, evacuees are enough – Sec. Soliman
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said today that assistance to families affected by the flashfloods and the armed conflict in Zamboanga between government forces and the Moro National Liberation Front-Nur Misuari Faction are sufficient. According to Soliman, “Even if there are additional estimated 9,000 individuals affected by recent flooding continue reading : Relief goods for Zambo flood victims, evacuees are enough – Sec. Soliman
46 evacuation centers remain open for victims of flooding
The Department of Social and Welfare and Development confirmed that as of 12 noon today, 46 evacuation centers in Regions VI, VII, IX, X, and XII remain open providing temporary shelter to 5,912 families composed of 26,828 persons. In Region VI, a total 13,844 families composed of 63,146 persons from the eight municipalities and four continue reading : 46 evacuation centers remain open for victims of flooding
DSWD bags MY World Outreach Award for Asia-Pacific and Oceania
Another distinction was bestowed to the Department of Social Welfare and Development in recognition of the Department’s outstanding efforts in the promotion of MY World by letting the “voices” of the “poorest of the poor” Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) beneficiaries be heard. MY World is a global survey conducted by the United Nations asking the continue reading : DSWD bags MY World Outreach Award for Asia-Pacific and Oceania
Human spiders no more: DSWD project offers safety to school kids in an island barangay
Going to school used to be an ordeal for the students residing in the island barangay of Macatunao in Concepcion, Iloilo. They had to negotiate the 3.6-kilometer stretch of stonewall clinging to the rough and spiky seawall to get to and from their school. Their mode of travel had become so infamous that the children have continue reading : Human spiders no more: DSWD project offers safety to school kids in an island barangay
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries affected by Habagat in Olongapo City get hygiene kits
A total of 1,495 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program partner beneficiaries in Olongapo City who were affected by the Habagat that hit Region III received USAID hygiene kits and jerry cans from Plan International, an international organization involved in promoting children’s welfare. The beneficiaries are from New Cabalan, Old Cabalan, Sta. Rita, Gordon Heights, and Kalaklan. continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries affected by Habagat in Olongapo City get hygiene kits
