DSWD to raise ‘Oplan Linog’ in Surigao

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) drafted an action plan, dubbed as​, ‘Oplan Linog,’ to strengthen resource augmentation and technical assistance to its field office (FO) in the CARAGA region to aid survivors of the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that hit Surigao City. “Sa pamamagitan continue reading : DSWD to raise ‘Oplan Linog’ in Surigao

DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo joins Pres. Duterte to Surigao City; assures more aid coming for quake survivors

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo flew to Surigao City yesterday to make sure that the 1,685 families or 8,425 individuals who have been affected by the 6.7-magnitude earthquake that hit the city and other towns on February 10 are being provided with relief aid that they need. These families continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo joins Pres. Duterte to Surigao City; assures more aid coming for quake survivors

Hundreds join Walk for Legal Adoption, DSWD emphasizes protection of children’s rights in adoption process

To officially kick off the 2017 Adoption Consciousness Celebration (ACC), hundreds of participants from various child-caring organizations, adoptive families, adoption advocates and national and local government agencies, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), joined the “Walk for Legal Adoption” last February 11, 2017 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle. The activity showcased continue reading : Hundreds join Walk for Legal Adoption, DSWD emphasizes protection of children’s rights in adoption process

DSWD activates disaster teams in CARAGA region to assist LGUs hit by magnitude 6.7 tremor

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) is now on red alert status as it provides 24-hour monitoring of the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that occurred in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte last night. Likewise, being the chair of the Response Cluster of the National Disaster continue reading : DSWD activates disaster teams in CARAGA region to assist LGUs hit by magnitude 6.7 tremor

DSWD extends aid to families affected by fire in Malabon urban poor community

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided relief assistance to 1,300 families in Malabon City who lost their homes in a fire last Wednesday. To date, the Department has provided a total of P471,913.00 worth of assistance to the affected families to augment the resources of the Local Government Unit (LGU). The said continue reading : DSWD extends aid to families affected by fire in Malabon urban poor community

DSWD sends aid to Tondo fire survivors

Following the recent fire that hit Barangay 20, Zone 2, District 1, Tondo, Manila, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its field office (FO) in the National Capital Region (NCR) immediately extended assistance to 2,057 families or 8,055 individuals affected by the incident. The DSWD-FO NCR gave 3,000 family food packs (FFPs), continue reading : DSWD sends aid to Tondo fire survivors

DSWD, partner agencies to spearhead 2017 Adoption Consciousness Celebration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with national government agencies (NGAs) and members of the Association of Child Caring Agencies of the Philippines (ACCAP), will lead this year’s Adoption Consciousness Celebration (ACC) from February 11-19, 2017. With the theme “Pagmamahal Palaganapin, Legal na Pag-aampon Ating Gawin! (Spread Unconditional Love through Legal Adoption),” continue reading : DSWD, partner agencies to spearhead 2017 Adoption Consciousness Celebration

DSWD assures enough relief resources for ‘Bising’

With Tropical Depression Bising entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) guarantees that enough resources are available in the National Resource Operations Center (NROC) and in its field offices (FOs) for the possible impact of this latest weather disturbance to affect the country. Currently, the Department maintains continue reading : DSWD assures enough relief resources for ‘Bising’

DSWD maintains coordination with LGUs in CDO, CARAGA as heavy rains bring flooding anew

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Offices (FOs) X and CARAGA maintain their close coordination with concerned local government units (LGUs) as heavy rains brought by a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and tail end of a cold front resulting in massive flooding have hit several areas anew in both regions over the continue reading : DSWD maintains coordination with LGUs in CDO, CARAGA as heavy rains bring flooding anew

DSWD, LGUs continue relief ops for families affected by flooding in Visayas, Mindanao

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and concerned local government units (LGUs) continue to conduct relief operations in several areas in Mindanao and Visayas  Regions that are still experiencing flash floods brought by incessant heavy rains. DSWD- Field Office (FO) XI reported that it provided family food packs to families staying in evacuation continue reading : DSWD, LGUs continue relief ops for families affected by flooding in Visayas, Mindanao