The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Baybay City, Leyte released City Resolution No. 254 s. 2013 thanking the Department of Social Welfare and Development, particularly in Region 10, for its delivery of relief goods given to the city for the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda that hit the area last 2013.

According the resolution, the province of Leyte suffered so much damage due to the typhoon and that many victims, especially the indigent families, needed the immediate relief for their basic needs “as they have nothing left.”

It also said that the DSWD was one of the first organizations that have responded to the call for help by delivering goods to alleviate the needs of the victims.

DSWD is mandated to assist local government units through augmentation of resources during disasters and to make immediate response to relief, early recovery and rehabilitation for victims of the calamities.

Written by Charmaine P. Tadlas, DSWD