The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide augmentation support to local government units (LGUs) that have been severely affected by Typhoon Ulysses. As of today, a total of ₱13,831,226.75 worth of assistance has already been provided by DSWD to the affected LGUs. On November 13, DSWD Field Office (FO) CALABARZON hauled continue reading : DSWD extends more relief aid to LGUs affected by Typhoon Ulysses
DSWD provides more than P25.6M worth of aid to LGUs hit by Typhoon Ulysses
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already provided more than P25.6 million worth of aid to families affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Regions I, II, III, V, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and the National Capital Region (NCR). Most of the assistance went to Bicol Region with more than P14.8 million to aid continue reading : DSWD provides more than P25.6M worth of aid to LGUs hit by Typhoon Ulysses
A refuge for street kids and street families soon to open in Bukidnon
Street children and their families will now have a safer refuge to come home to in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon as the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 10 recently received the set of keys that will open the Bahay Silungan completed in Barangay Alae of the said municipality. Bahay Silungan is established by continue reading : A refuge for street kids and street families soon to open in Bukidnon
4Ps grantee: Interventions for 4Ps families improves our well-being
“O mir’pang ka sa maka-pito, na tind’g ka sa maka-walo,” a Maranao saying which means, “If you fall seven times, stand up eight” is an inspiration to a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) family beneficiary for them to go beyond trials in improving their well-being. Jalalyn Tedlos Sumaguina of Zone 5, Sinaloc, El Salvador City, continue reading : 4Ps grantee: Interventions for 4Ps families improves our well-being
Fortune Favors the Brave, story of a 4Ps member working as a Domestic Worker
Heroes. Modern heroes. A title given to Overseas Filipino Workers as they sacrifice in leaving their families in dreams of having a better life and a brighter future for their children. Not enough employment opportunities for poor household members who have not finished formal schooling is a common background for those who seek employment abroad. continue reading : Fortune Favors the Brave, story of a 4Ps member working as a Domestic Worker
DSWD chief flies to Catanduanes, extends aid to Typhoon Rolly victims
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista flew to Catanduanes today to extend assistance and oversee the disaster relief operations for families affected by Typhoon Rolly. Upon arrival,the Secretary proceeded to the municipality of Virac where he led in the distribution of relief supplies to residents of Barangay Francia. After continue reading : DSWD chief flies to Catanduanes, extends aid to Typhoon Rolly victims
DSWD assists localities hit by Typhoon Rolly
As the lead agency in the Food and Non-Food Cluster during disaster response and as part of its Technical Assistance and Resource Augmentation function, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide relief support to local government units (LGUs) to help them meet the needs of their constituents affected by Typhoon Rolly. continue reading : DSWD assists localities hit by Typhoon Rolly
DSWD activates disaster teams for Typhoon ‘Rolly’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and all its disaster response teams along the track of Typhoon ‘Rolly’ are now activated and on alert status to respond to any eventuality that may occur due to the weather disturbance. According to the Department’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG), Quick Response Teams (QRTs) are ready continue reading : DSWD activates disaster teams for Typhoon ‘Rolly’