ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed more than P23 million in food aid for people affected by massive flooding in Capiz province due to tropical cyclone ‘’Ramil’’ last weekend. As of Oct. 24, the DSWD distributed more than P21.27 million...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, Oct. 23 soft launched its new Solo Parent ID System, allowing solo parents and representatives from partner local government units (LGUs) to personally test the online platform. DSWD-Protective Programs Assistant Secretary Ada...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released at least P65 million in humanitarian assistance to families and individuals affected by the doublet earthquake that struck Manay, Davao Oriental on Oct. 10. DSWD-Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza distributed financial assistance to fire victims in Barangay 213, Tondo, Manila on Monday, Oct. 13. Together with District 3 councilors, they gave P15,000 each to the 33 families that lost their homes in the fire last Oct....
The bill providing free funeral services to indigent Filipino families has officially lapsed into law without the signature of President Marcos, Malacañang confirmed Monday, Oct. 13. In a text message, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the measure, now Republic Act No....
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development–11 reported on Sunday, Oct. 12, that they have extended P27.3 million to families affected by the twin earthquakes that hit Manay town in Davao Oriental province and felt across Mindanao. In a Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started distributing the second tranche of relief assistance for 12 northern towns in Cebu affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on Sept. 30. Following a meeting with local chief executives in northern Cebu,...
A businesswoman who allegedly sells relief packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in an entrapment operation in Tondo, Manila on Thursday night, Oct. 2. Operatives of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group...
To expedite the recovery of victims of recent calamities that have struck the country, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱1.6 billion for the calamity funds of national government agencies. This amount has been used to replenish the quick response funds (QRFs)...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will provide burial assistance to families of those who perished in the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck off Cebu on Sept. 30. DSWD-Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the agency’s Field Office 7 in...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed its field offices, especially in Central Visayas (Region 7), to intensify coordination with the earthquake-affected local government units (LGUs) for the provision of resource augmentation. “Our disaster quick...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reminded local officials and beneficiaries that its family food packs are strictly intended for one household and must not be divided among several families. In a video message posted on the agency’s social media pages on Tuesday, Sept. 30,...
