DSWD-National Resource and Logistics Management Bureau personnel load the family food packs and other non-food items at the Cebu Pacific Cargo Warehouse in Manila.

DSWD taps CebuPac for relief operations in Odette-hit areas

In continuation of its disaster response operations, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) tapped the logistical support of the Cebu Pacific Airlines (CebuPac) to expedite the delivery of relief items to areas affected by Typhoon Odette. With the help of CebuPac, some 1,340 family food packs and 30,000 pieces of Disaster Assistance Family continue reading : DSWD taps CebuPac for relief operations in Odette-hit areas

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) National Resource and Logistics Management Bureau (NRLMB) Director Emmanual Privado (middle), Chinese Ambassador Hung Xilian (right), and Dr. Jaime Cruz, Philippine’s special envoy to China (left) at the handover ceremony for the 10,000 metric tons donation of the People’s Republic of China to the Department.

DSWD receives complete shipment of rice donation from China

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) received the final batch of the 10,000 metric tons of rice donation from the Government of the People’s Republic of China (GPRC) during a handover ceremony at the National Resource Operations Center (NROC), the main disaster hub of the DSWD in Pasay City. The last batch of continue reading : DSWD receives complete shipment of rice donation from China

DSWD assists employees hit by Odette

Amid its continuous disaster response operations, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) also supports its employees and their families affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista issued a memorandum on December 27, directing the provision of financial support and material assistance to affected personnel through the Assistance to Individual continue reading : DSWD assists employees hit by Odette

AICS Program Implementation Review 2021: Recognizing Best Practices and Process Improvements of Field Offices

In an effort to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of assistance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Crisis Intervention Division (CID), conducted a Program Implementation Review (PIR) for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) over an online platform on November 15 to 19. In compliance with continue reading : AICS Program Implementation Review 2021: Recognizing Best Practices and Process Improvements of Field Offices

DSWD continues to send shelter materials to families hit by ‘Odette’

In continuation of the provision of shelter materials to families affected by Typhoon Odette, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to deliver rolls of laminated sacks to affected provinces in Visayas and Mindanao. As of the latest report from the National Resource and Logistics Management Bureau (NRLMB), the DSWD has delivered 799 continue reading : DSWD continues to send shelter materials to families hit by ‘Odette’

The Department of Social Welfare and Development frontline personnel participate in the conduct of Stakeholders’ Forum and Webinar for PhilSys ID Security Features and Authentication Framework held by the Philippine Statistics Authority on December 10.

DSWD personnel attend forum on PhilID Security and Authentication Features

As part of its preparation for the implementation of the PhilSys-enabled services across social welfare programs, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) personnel attended a stakeholders’ forum and webinar for PhilID security and authentication framework on December 10, at the Sofitel Hotel CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd. in Pasay City. Conducted by the Philippine Statistics continue reading : DSWD personnel attend forum on PhilID Security and Authentication Features

DSWD Chief joins Pres. Duterte in visit to Central Visayas

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rolando Bautista joined President Rodrigo Duterte in a visit to Central Visayas on December 29 where they checked on the initial distribution of financial assistance as part of disaster response operations, in Typhoon Odette-affected areas in Negros Oriental. The financial assistance was provided through the DSWD’s Assistance to continue reading : DSWD Chief joins Pres. Duterte in visit to Central Visayas

Military personnel haul 500 laminated sacks for delivery to Butuan-Surigao. The rolls of laminated sacks sized 8 ft x 100 meters when cut into 10 meters could benefit about 5,000 individuals and/ or families affected by Typhoon Odette in CARAGA Region.

DSWD sends more tarpaulin sheets to Odette-hit areas

Following the order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to distribute trapal or tarpaulin sheets to Typhoon Odette-hit areas, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) facilitated the provision of shelter materials to families affected by the weather disturbance. A Boeing Aircraft delivered 500 rolls of sakoline (laminated sacks) to Butuan – Surigao today, December 28. Other continue reading : DSWD sends more tarpaulin sheets to Odette-hit areas

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region VII Director Rebecca Geamala inspects the donations provided by the Taipei Government for Typhoon Odette victims.

DSWD receives Taiwanese donations for Typhoon Odette victims

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Taiwanese Government for providing donations to Typhoon Odette victims in the Visayas Region. On December 26, the DSWD Field Office VII, headed by Regional Director Rebecca Geamala, received the donations from the Taiwanese government through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office continue reading : DSWD receives Taiwanese donations for Typhoon Odette victims

DSWD strengthens inter-regional cooperation as response to new normal

In consideration of the changes brought about by the new normal, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Luzon Field Offices signed a resolution establishing a DSWD Field Office Inter-Regional Cooperation and Support. The resolution was signed by the Regional Directors of the Luzon Cluster namely, Arnel Garcia, Marie Angela Gopalan, Marites Maristela, Cezario continue reading : DSWD strengthens inter-regional cooperation as response to new normal