Families and individuals in Northern and Central Luzon drenched by the effects of Typhoon “Bising” and the habagat have so far received Php719,187-worth of relief assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), an agency official reported on Tuesday (July 8). Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said the amount covers the 1,068 family food packs (FFPs) and emergency kits that were swiftly delivered to Bising-hit local government units (LGUs) since last week, particularly in areas hit by intense rains, flooding, and landslide incidents. “Even when Bising was still a low-pressure area, […]

More than 12,000 child laborers have been assisted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from 2021 to 2024, with 3,887 minors being reintegrated to their families and communities through the Strategic Helpdesks for Information, Education, Livelihood, and Other Developmental Interventions or SHIELD Against Child Labor Program. Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the DSWD spokesperson, pointed out that the SHIELD Against Child Labor Program is the agency’s commitment to end all forms of child labor in the country. “Child labor is a serious concern that hinders the development of children. To address this problem, the DSWD implements the SHIELD […]

Amid the increasing seismic activities in Taal Volcano, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured the public that its Field Office (FO)-CALABARZON is ready to provide the needed assistance in any eventuality, an agency official said on Monday (July 7). Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said the disaster response teams both in the Central Office and FO – CALABARZON are actively monitoring the situation in coordination with concerned local government units (LGUs) and other national government agencies. “This is among our initial response as soon as the PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) swiftly extended 571 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) to families and individuals who were displaced due to the flash floods in Barangay Pasonanca, Zamboanga City evening of Saturday (July 5). Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG)has reported that early morning of Sunday (July 6), the DSWD Field Office (FO) 9 – Zamboanga Peninsula kicked-off the distribution of the needed aid in coordination with the City Local Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) of Zamboanga City. “Nakapagpadala po tayo ng tulong this morning in less than […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated its call to the public to honor the benefits and privileges for persons with disabilities accorded to them by law, regardless of the type of disability, or whether the disability is apparent or non-apparent. “Hindi ibig sabihin na hindi nakikita ang kapansanan ay wala ito. Many persons with disabilities live with conditions that are not visible, but are as real and impactful to their everyday lives. We call on everyone to show more understanding, empathy, and respect to persons with disabilities, including those with non-apparent ones,” Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the […]

Beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom Program (WGP) will soon be able to purchase rice at Php20 per kilo, a senior official of the agency said on Sunday (July 6). The “Benteng Bigas, Meron na sa WGP” is line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr’s directive of making sure that the food-poor and vulnerable groups are provided with affordable rice. The Php20 per kilo rice for WGP beneficiaries will be launched during a food redemption activity on Monday (July 7) at Morsac Basketball Court, Barangay 69 in Tondo, Manila. “Simula sa Lunes, makakabili na […]

“Lahat po ng apektado, binibigyan po ng DSWD.” Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Disaster Response and Management Group (DRMG) said this on Saturday (July 5) as she reiterated the agency’s policy of making sure that no family or individual is left behind during disasters and other types of emergencies. Asst. Secretary Dumlao, who is also the DSWD’s spokesperson, emphasized that agency’s social workers remain non-selective in providing immediate assistance to families affected by disasters or emergencies, whether they stay in evacuation centers or not. “Hindi lamang po sa evacuation centers. In fact, […]

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is right on track in building disaster-resilient communities through the innovative Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished). Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said the agency is not just preparing in terms of immediate relief assistance during emergencies but also empowering vulnerable communities with long term solutions to enable them to build disaster-resilient communities. “Dito sa DSWD meron tayo yong tinatawag nating Project LAWA and BINHI na gumagamit ng nature-based solutions and community-driven development para […]

Aside from family food packs (FFPs) and Ready-to-Eat Food (RTEF), non-food items such as hygiene kits are included in the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) relief package that are given to those affected by typhoons and other forms of emergencies. Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said the agency’s disaster relief package was designed to ensure that families in evacuation centers will not go hungry and can still maintain their personal hygiene. “Ang DSWD aside from family food packs and Ready-to-Eat Food (RTEF) ay namimigay din ng mga non-food items. Ang non-food […]