The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is actively addressing the needs of individuals affected by disasters, particularly the youth and children, due to the recent consecutive storms that hit the country. Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao said on Thursday (November 14) the DSWD distributed diapers to families with children and toddlers affected by Tropical Cyclone Nika in Dolores town in Abra province. “Aside from the family food packs, our personnel from DSWD Field Office (FO) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) also distributed diapers to some Nika-affected families from Dolores, Abra province. These were given to […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assists President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr during the distribution of the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk and their Families (PAFFF) on Thursday (November 14) in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. Approximately 5,000 farmers and fisherfolk who were affected by the series of typhoons that hit the country are expected to receive cash assistance from the government. Aside from Secretary Gatchalian, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel Jr., Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez, and top local officials […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was among the awardees of the UNTV’s Public Service Award for the social protection agency’s “unwavering commitment, dedication, and exemplary service to underprivileged communities.” DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao accepted a plaque of recognition on behalf of the Department during the broadcast station’s 20th Anniversary celebration held on Tuesday (November 12) in Quezon City. Asst. Secretary Dumlao, who was also a resource speaker at the UNTV’s Public Service Forum, discussed the various programs and services the DSWD is implementing in her PowerPoint presentation. The DSWD spokesperson stressed the need for a whole-of-nation […]

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday (November 13) ordered the prepositioning of more family food packs (FFPs) in Northern Luzon as Tropical Storm Ofel continues to threaten the area. Secretary Gatchalian noted that the current track of ST Ofel as well as the simmering Pepito were similar to the track of Severe Tropical Storm Nika which caused damage to the provinces of Aurora in Region 3 (Central Luzon) and Isabela and Cagayan in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley). “We can see that the paths of Ofel and Pepito are going Northwards again. So we have […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has cited the local government unit (LGU) of Eastern Samar, headed by Governor Ben Evardone, for the LGU’s active involvement in the successful implementation of the agency’s programs throughout the province. During his speech at the 59th Founding Anniversary of Eastern Samar last November 9, DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) Alan Tanjusay  said the strong collaboration between the Department and Eastern Samar province has facilitated the delivery of programs to those in need. “We are grateful for the unwavering support from the Provincial Government in ensuring that the […]