CARPENTRY has always been presumed to be a man’s job. But not in Sibunag, Guimaras. Janice Cabrillos, a native of the municipality, says that she knows carpentry. In fact, she has been receiving successive orders. “We know how to use hammer, saw and other tools in carpentry,” said Janice. Janice is only one of the continue reading : Guimaras women shine in carpentry

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assures the public that the rehabilitation and assistance for Typhoon ‘Ferdie’ survivors will continue despite the arrival of Tropical Storm ‘Helen’ in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Yesterday, September 23, the DSWD Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) and DSWD Field Office-II held a video continue reading : Relief ops in Batanes to continue amid new storm