QUEZON CITY, Aug. 11 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to alert citizens affected by the low pressure area (LPA) to stay vigilant for possible flooding and landslides that may occur due to moderate rains and thunderstorms. “Nais po naming ipaalala sa ating mga kababayan na apektado ng masamang panahon na manatiling alerto at kaagad i-report ang kanilang sitwasyon sa lokal na pamahalaan o sa mga DSWD- Field Offices sa kanilang lugar […]
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DSWD issues memo to ensure that the poor fully benefit from agency’s protective services program
QUEZON CITY, Aug. 7 – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo recently issued Memorandum Circular No. 9 (MC 9) titled ‘Supplemental Guidelines on the Implementation of Protective Services Program” (PSP). It is dated August 1, 2016, and has already been circulated to the entire DSWD body for strict implementation and adherence. The Office of the Sec. Taguiwalo has been receiving various informal complaints and requests for clarifications on her new […]
“Disaster preparedness is our responsibility as citizens” – DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo
QUEZON CITY, AUG. 1 – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the department and the rest of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s administration puts strong emphasis on disaster preparedness and the need to empower Filipinos when it comes to developing resilience. This was one of the core messages in her speech during the closing ceremonies of the National Disaster Consciousness Month, led by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management […]
DSWD assures readiness for La Niña
QUEZON CITY, July 15, (PIA) – – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced its readiness to deal with the effects of the La Niña phenomenon. The assurance was made despite the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) forecast that La Niña may not be as severe as the previous years. DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo said the Department continues to strengthen its mechanisms to ensure genuine, fast, and efficient delivery of relief […]
DSWD prepares for rainy days
QUEZON CITY, June 21 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) bared its preparatory efforts for the onset of the rainy season and La Niña. These include the Department’s standby capacities through its stockpiling of relief commodities, human resources, logistical facilities and standby funds. The Department will also beef up its available stocks of food and non-food items. DSWD is Vice-Chair for Response of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and […]
PNP should undergo seminar before curfew implementation – DSWD
QUEZON City, Philippines – Outgoing Social Welfare and Develpment Secretary Dinky Soliman recommended that members of the police should undergo a seminar before enforcing the curfew for minors in order to avoid traumatizing the children. She also added that there should be a widespread information dissemination so that everyone would be aware of the proposed curfew. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
Peace-talks sa mga rebelde, isusulong ng Duterte government
Isusulong ni incoming president Rodrigo Duterte ang dayalogo sa mga rebeldeng grupo, kabilang ang Communist Party of the Philippines o CPP at Moro National Liberation Front o MNLF. Sinabi ni Duterte na nakipag usap siya kay Fidel Agcaoili, tagapagsalita ng National Democratic Front o NDF kagabi sa Davao City. Nagkasundo aniya sila sa framework kung paano itutuloy ang usapang pangkapayapaan. Una nang nagpahayag ng kahandaan si duterte na maka-trabaho ang mga komunista sa pamamagitan ng […]
Financial assistance ng DSWD, suspendido pa rin hanggang June 8
Dahil sa election ban, nananatili paring suspendido ang pamamahagi ng financial assistance ng Department of Social Welfare and Development o DSWD. Ang suspensyon ay tatagal hanggang sa Hunyo 8.
President Aquino’s top priority is the welfare of the Filipino people, says Palace official
A Palace official has assured that the welfare of the Filipino people remains the main priority of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. made the assurance in reaction to the statement of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) criticizing President Aquino for joining the campaign sorties of Liberal Party (LP) candidates instead of attending to the problems in the country such as the drought brought about by the El Nino weather phenomenon. “Sa […]
Unused El Niño funds total Php 52 B – KMP
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to Rafael Mariano, president of Kilusang Magsasakang Pilipino, the government’s unused funds amount to Php 52 billion. Said funds are from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Mariano added that other than the unused funds, the government was also late in commencing cloud seeding as the rice crop was already severely affected by the drought. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video […]
Rice distribution para sa mga apektado ng El Niño sa Koronadal mas pinabilis
KORONADAL City, Philippines — Mas pinabilis na ang pamamahagi ng bigas para sa mga apektado ng El Niño sa Koronadal City. Nabatid na kung dati ay dalawang barangay lang ang pinupuntahan ng Philippine Red Cross para sa rice distribution ngayon ay apat na barangay kada araw na. Bawat benepisyaryo ay binibigyan umano ng walong kilong bigas. Aabot sa P6.3 milyon ang pondo sa pagbili ng bigas para sa mga benepisyaryo. Nasa tatlong libong food packs […]
Mahigit 200 katao lumikas dahil sa forest fire sa paanan ng Mt. Matutum
POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — Mahigit dalawang daang indibidwal na ang lumikas kasunod ng nagpapatuloy na forest fire sa paanan ng Mt. Matutum. Ang mga lumikas na residente ay mula sa apat na purok sa barangay Kinilis, Polomolok, South Cotabato . Ayon kay kay kapitan Marina Tapay, kasalukuyang namamalagi sa barangay hall ang mga ito sa takot na maabot ng apoy ang kanilang mga bahay. Kasalukuyan namang nasa barangay ang mga personnel ng Department of Social […]