THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office 6 is calling Local Government Units (LGUs) to engage children in disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation activities. “It is our job to put them in the circle of not only as individuals who get protection but also have role in decision-making. Since they see continue reading : DSWD pushes for child participation in disaster preparedness
DSWD6: home is the safest place
THE head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) region 6 called on Ilonggos to give time to their family. “Home is still the safest place on earth. So spend time with your family,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, regional director. Geamala spoke in front of agency workers based in Panay Island during the continue reading : DSWD6: home is the safest place
DSWD provides cash-for-work to El Nino-affected residents in Quirino
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that through its Field Office II in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, it has been able to provide assistance to Filipinos affected by the El Nino phenomenon in the region. DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the department was prepared for contingencies such as this and continue reading : DSWD provides cash-for-work to El Nino-affected residents in Quirino
DSWD promotes a Gender-Inclusive Workplace
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recently released a memo on Fostering a Gender-Inclusive Workplace. Undersecretary for Institutional Development Group (IDG) Mae Fe Ancheta-Templa released the memo addressed to all executive and management committee members and all regional directors and attached agencies of the DSWD instructing them to be conscious of gender continue reading : DSWD promotes a Gender-Inclusive Workplace
Individuals nabbed in a drug session in Benguet, not minors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), through the validation of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), reports that four out of the five individuals arrested in a drug session in Tuba, Benguet are not minors. The report was clarified by the Crisis and Intervention Section Satellite of the Social continue reading : Individuals nabbed in a drug session in Benguet, not minors
Model family campaigns vs. maternal death
Cases of maternal deaths in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) are increasing thus, preventing it is the advocacy of Tacda couple Rosell and Roel in Brgy. Panobolon, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. Rosell is a Barangay Health Worker (BHW) while Roel is a Tanod Commander. The couple was blessed with three children. Both couple have good continue reading : Model family campaigns vs. maternal death
C25plane brings more assistance for Batanes
A C25 plane airlifted additional ready-to-eat brown rice bars, candles and bottled water for Basco, Batanes. (Disaster Relief Assistance Update) #ReliefPH #DSWDMayMalasakit #FerdiePH #HelenPH
Disaster Relief Assistance Update
On September 24, the DSWD Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) flew to Basco, Batanes via commercial cargo plane to deliver satelite phons, candles and ready-to-eat food. Disaster Relief Assistance Update #ReliefPH #DSWDMayMalasakit #FerdiePH #HelenPH (https://www.facebook.com/537990769590685/photos/a.866871630035929.1073741826.537990769590685/1168491269873962/?type=3&theater)
DSWD leads signing of IRR of Centenarians Act; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for stricter implementation of laws protecting seniors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will lead the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016 on Monday, September 26. The law states that all Filipinos, who have reached 100 years old and above, whether residing in the Philippines or continue reading : DSWD leads signing of IRR of Centenarians Act; Sec. Taguiwalo appeals for stricter implementation of laws protecting seniors
DSWD to distribute bottled water to families affected by water shortage in Sto. Domingo, Albay
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to keep in touch with the local government unit (LGU) of Sto. Domingo, Albay to provide safe potable water to residents affected by the water shortage. Currently, the Department is procuring 10,000 pieces of 6 liters bottled water for distribution to affected households in 17 barangays continue reading : DSWD to distribute bottled water to families affected by water shortage in Sto. Domingo, Albay