In preparation for Typhoon ‘Butchoy’, which is projected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this afternoon,  all Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continue to preposition goods at the local level. DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo cited that DSWD-Field Office VII which manages the Visayas Disaster Hub located in continue reading : DSWD preps for ‘Butchoy’

As the number of man-made and natural disasters increases every year, the need to enhance the public’s awareness and participation in disaster management, preparedness, and response is necessary to mitigate the impacts of calamities happening in the country. This month of July, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins the whole country in continue reading : DSWD joins observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month 2016

As part of the enhanced disaster mitigation measures, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has installed initiatives in preparation for the possible effects of a low pressure area (LPA)  spotted 85km East of Catarman, Northern Samar yesterday. Based on PAG-ASA Daily Weather Forecast today at 5AM, the LPA is now 5km East of Sorsogon continue reading : DSWD braces for new LPA

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has bared its preparatory efforts for the onset of the rainy season and La Niña. These include the Department’s standby capacities through its stockpiling of relief commodities, human resources, logistical facilities and standby funds. The Department will also beef up its available stocks of food and non-food continue reading : DSWD prepares for rainy days

Over the past few years, the country has experienced disasters of severe magnitude, the most notable of which was Typhoon Yolanda which devastated regions in the Visayas in November 2013. These disasters are reflective of the ‘New Normal’ phenomenon which is characterized by the severe and multiple occurrence of disastrous hazards. In an effort  to continue reading : DSWD, int’l dev’t partners eye emergency cash transfer for disaster victims

A 13-man Philippine Delegation, led by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman, took part in the first ever World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in  Istanbul, Turkey on 23-24 May 2016, to share its vast experience in disaster risk reduction and management. “Our participation in this Summit is a commitment to continue continue reading : PH shares disaster management experience in 1st World Humanitarian Summit in Turkey

CEBU – In preparation for emergencies, the Visayas Disaster Response Centre (DRC) was inaugurated today in Mandaue City in Cebu Province by the Philippine government, through the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The Visayas disaster response continue reading : DSWD, WFP launch Disaster Response Centre in Visayas

The Philippines Government and the Australian Government have partnered to strengthen the capacity of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in responding to natural disasters and emergencies, through a P104 million (A$3 million) grant under a three-year Support Program for Disaster Response. The program covers three components: capacity building, warehouse construction, and prepositioning continue reading : DSWD receives P104 million support from Australia to boost disaster response capacity

MANILA – A revamped and modernized repacking system has been set up by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), which will speed up the production of emergency family food packs next time the country faces a disaster. New rice bagging machines, case erectors, a conveyor system continue reading : Revamped response centre ready to produce 50,000 emergency family food packs