DSWD6 chief warns public on fake news amidst typhoon

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VI warns the public on improper usage of Social Media in times of Disaster. “People should not post fake news amidst typhoon,” says Rebecca P. Geamala, DSWD6 Regional Director. In a memorandum issued on Friday, Geamala called on its employees to only post validated and factual continue reading : DSWD6 chief warns public on fake news amidst typhoon

DSWD releases 17T family food packs for Boracay

THE DSWD Field Office VI has started releasing family food packs numbering to 17,000 for Boracay closure-affectedfamilies. “This is the first time that we are releasing goods in boxes here in the region. Most of the rice are in vacuum sealed packs,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, regional director. The households, based on registered Disaster Assistance continue reading : DSWD releases 17T family food packs for Boracay

DSWD releases P66.6 million for livelihood assistance in Boracay

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD FO 6), through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) released a total of P66.6 million livelihood assistance for the residents of Boracay Island. The first batch of releasing catered 1,323 SLP beneficiaries last May 31, 2018; 1,635 beneficiaries for the second batch (June 22); 891 beneficiaries for the continue reading : DSWD releases P66.6 million for livelihood assistance in Boracay