DSWD holds psycho-social activities for kids, minor evacuees in Negros Occidental

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI (Western Visayas) conducted psychosocial activities among children and youth-evacuees of Mt. Kanlaon eruption, a senior agency official said on Wednesday (June 5). “As directed by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, we are prioritizing the well-being of the affected families, especially the internally displaced persons (IDPs) continue reading : DSWD holds psycho-social activities for kids, minor evacuees in Negros Occidental

DSWD distributes Php700K in aid to families affected by Kanlaon eruption

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided humanitarian assistance worth Php758,070 to families displaced by the June 3 Mt. Kanlaon eruption, an agency official said on Wednesday (June 5). “Through DSWD Field Offices-6 (Western Visayas) and 7 (Central Visayas), the Department provided Php611,980 in aid to Negros Occidental and Php146,090 to Negros continue reading : DSWD distributes Php700K in aid to families affected by Kanlaon eruption

DSWD Academy launches gender- responsive case management course

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Academy officially launched on Monday (June 3) the certificate course on gender-responsive case management for social workers at the UP-University Hotel in Diliman, Quezon City. In her opening message, Undersecretary for Standards and Capacity Building Group (SCBG) Denise FB Bernos-Bragas, MD, said the five-day training course is continue reading : DSWD Academy launches gender- responsive case management course

DSWD, Paoay LGU tie up to revive town’s salt industry

  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the municipality of Paoay in Ilocos Norte have joined hands to revive the local organic salt farming in the town and subsequently contribute to the increased production in the entire province. DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) Alan Tanjusay and Paoay Municipal continue reading : DSWD, Paoay LGU tie up to revive town’s salt industry

32K former 4Ps monitored children now diploma holders; 49 board exams topnotchers

A senior official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Wednesday (June 5) that more than 32,000 former monitored children of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have successfully completed their tertiary education from 2016 up to April 30. “We are delighted that a total of 32,556 former monitored children under continue reading : 32K former 4Ps monitored children now diploma holders; 49 board exams topnotchers

We have enough resources for Kanlaon-affected families – DSWD chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured the public that the agency has sufficient family food packs (FFPs) prepositioned in regions affected by the volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island. “As we speak right now, may 10,000 tayong FFPs kagabi, almost 5,000 sa Negros Occidental, 5,000 sa Negros Oriental. continue reading : We have enough resources for Kanlaon-affected families – DSWD chief

DSWD chief, Negros Oriental execs update media on Kanlaon relief ops

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, together with Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarría and Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas, responds to questions from the media on the ongoing disaster response efforts of the government for families affected by the June 3 Mt. Kanlaon eruption during a press briefing on Tuesday continue reading : DSWD chief, Negros Oriental execs update media on Kanlaon relief ops

DSWD chief, Negros Oriental execs lead distribution of aid to Kanlaon displaced families

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary (DSWD) Rex Gatchalian, together with local officials of Negros Oriental province led by Governor Manuel Sagarbarría, leads the distribution of family food boxes and hygiene kits to families affected by the June 3 Mt. Kanlaon eruption in Canlaon City. Also present at the distribution of aid were Negros continue reading : DSWD chief, Negros Oriental execs lead distribution of aid to Kanlaon displaced families

DSWD Academy holds gender-response case management course for social workers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is holding a Certificate Course on Gender-Responsive Case Management for 34 social workers from various local government units (LGUs) from June 3-7 at the University of the Philippines-University Hotel in Diliman, Quezon City. In her message, Undersecretary for Standards and Capacity Building Group (SCBG)Denise Florence Bernos-Bragas, MD, continue reading : DSWD Academy holds gender-response case management course for social workers

DSWD chief meets with local execs of Negros Oriental

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary (DSWD) Rex Gatchalian meets with the local officials of Negros Oriental province led by Governor Manuel Sagarbarría on Tuesday ( June 4) at  the Canlaon City mayor’s office to discuss disaster response efforts for the families affected by the June 3 Mt. Kanlaon eruption. Also joining the coordination continue reading : DSWD chief meets with local execs of Negros Oriental