DSWD continues disaster response operations across PH

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its relief operations following the series of weather disturbances being experienced in much of the Philippines. As of January 5, the DSWD, through its Field Offices (FOs), has provided assistance amounting to more than Php40 million to the affected localities since the onset of the Shear continue reading : DSWD continues disaster response operations across PH

DSWD starts relief operations in localities hit by weather disturbances 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started its relief operations to assist local government units (LGUs) in responding to the immediate needs of families and individuals affected by various weather disturbances in the country. As the Northeast Monsoon or ‘amihan’, Shear Line, and the trough of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) continue to continue reading : DSWD starts relief operations in localities hit by weather disturbances 

DSWD assures aid for individuals, families hit by trough of LPA in some parts of VisMin  

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that it has prepositioned enough relief items to immediately respond to the needs of individuals and families hit by the trough of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) in some parts of Visayas and Mindanao.    The Department, through its Field Office (FO) VI, has prepositioned continue reading : DSWD assures aid for individuals, families hit by trough of LPA in some parts of VisMin  

DSWD ready for possible effects of ‘amihan’ in Cagayan Valley, Tacloban

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public of its readiness to assist local government units (LGUs) as Northeast Monsoon continues to pour heavy rains in Cagayan Valley and Tacloban. In a report by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), coastal areas in the said localities are experiencing rough sea continue reading : DSWD ready for possible effects of ‘amihan’ in Cagayan Valley, Tacloban

DSWD thanks ABSNet leaders for help in fulfilling regulatory function

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD, through its Standards Bureau (SB), expressed its gratitude to the Area Based Network (ABSNet) organization for being DSWD’s partner in the performance of its regulatory mandate. ABSNET is an organization of the Department’s registered, licensed and accredited social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs).  It is DSWD’s chief partner-advocate continue reading : DSWD thanks ABSNet leaders for help in fulfilling regulatory function

DSWD OIC Punay welcomes employees with a great year ahead

Welcoming the year 2023, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Eduardo M. Punay commended the exemplary efforts of DSWD employees in the past year, and called for their continued support to the overall operations of the agency in the current year. In his message during the flag ceremony of the DSWD today, continue reading : DSWD OIC Punay welcomes employees with a great year ahead

DSWD banners “Bawat Buhay Mahalaga” public service brand in 2022

In 2022, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) remained committed in providing compassionate public service to poor and marginalized Filipinos under its mantra, “Bawat Buhay Mahalaga.” As the year moves to a close, the DSWD management under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., vows for a stronger implementation of social welfare continue reading : DSWD banners “Bawat Buhay Mahalaga” public service brand in 2022

Staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Field Office X distribute financial assistance to families affected by heavy rains and floods due to the Shearline on Friday, December 30.

DSWD conducts simultaneous relief operation payouts in Misamis Occidental

In its continuing relief operations effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted simultaneous payouts in the 12 local government units (LGUs) of Misamis Occidental om Friday, December 30, to provide assistance to families and individuals affected by the inclement weather and floods brought by the shear line. DSWD Field Office X Assistant continue reading : DSWD conducts simultaneous relief operation payouts in Misamis Occidental

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge Eduardo M. Punay, together with Assistant Secretary Ma. Evelyn Macapobre and other DSWD Field Office (FO) VIII staff, distribute cash assistance and family food packs to locals affected by the heavy rains and flood brought by the shear line in Llorente, Eastern Samar.

DSWD OIC Punay oversees disaster relief operations in Eastern Visayas

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge Eduardo M. Punay, accompanied by Assistant Secretary for Visayas Affairs Ma. Evelyn Macapobre, arrived in Eastern Samar to oversee the provision of assistance to families affected by the inclement weather and floods brought by the shear line. OIC Punay, together with staff of DSWD Field Office (FO) continue reading : DSWD OIC Punay oversees disaster relief operations in Eastern Visayas

A displaced resident affected by the effects of the Shear Line and flood in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental receives financial assistance and relief items from officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office and DSWD Field Office X.

DSWD officials visit areas hard hit by rains, floods in Northern Mindanao

In continuation of the disaster response operations on the inclement weather brought by the Shear Line and the Northeast Monsoon, officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) went to Region X to lead in the ongoing distribution of relief aid to affected families. Today, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, Assistant Secretary Elaine Fallarcuna, continue reading : DSWD officials visit areas hard hit by rains, floods in Northern Mindanao