BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga region (DSWD-13) has prepositioned 81,989 family food packs in strategic locations ahead of typhoon Tino 's landfall on Monday night or Tuesday morning. In a report during a virtual disaster meeting Monday, DSWD-13...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) is ready for the onslaught of typhoon ‘’Tino’’ (international name ‘’Kalmaegi’’) in the region, preparing a total of 212,320 family food packs (FFPs) and 20,353 non-food items (NFIs) worth P184.09...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Eastern Visayas has activated a Quick Response Team (QRT) for typhoon “Tino.” They are now rendering 24/7 duty to ensure that they will be able to respond to affected local government units. The DSWD-8 has prepositioned...
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – The Department of Social Welfare and Development has distributed relief goods to families displaced by clan violence in Tipo-Tipo town, Basilan province, authorities said Wednesday. Dr. Nur-Khan Istarul, provincial board member, said 2,500 family food packs were...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, Oct. 28 said it is ready to assist residents affected by the ongoing clashes between members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and government troops in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed the...
When Mitzi Isican Waclin first joined the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in 2012, her family only hoped she could finish school. Thirteen years later, that same student from Brgy. Poblacion, Buguias, Benguet, has achieved what once felt impossible. She is now a licensed physician. The...
To sustain the government’s ongoing relief and recovery efforts following recent disasters, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱740.8 million to replenish the Quick Response Funds (QRF) of concerned agencies. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman...
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....
