THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI along with various agencies are working out for a holistic approach in responding to a case of slain OFW Joana Demafelis from Sara, Iloilo.
“We are working for a more sustainable response. We have already conducted post trauma debriefing to the family,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, regional director.
Geamala met with other National Government Agencies (NGAs) on Thursday morning, prior the arrival of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
During the President’s visit, a total of P500,000 worth of livelihood and educational assistance was provided to the family. The President handed it himself to the family.
Agencies which were in attendance include DOH, DILG, OWWA, CHED, Dep Ed, DOLE, PNP, among others.
“We now have a social case study of the family which could be used to further legal remedies for the victim,” said Geamala.
Further, Geamala said that the family is receiving continuous assistance through Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and Social Pension.
Also, the agency provided burial assistance./dswd6/May R. Castillo