Tag: DSWD

DSWD assures enough relief supplies; to send more aid to ‘Nina’-hit areas

QUEZON CITY, Dec. 27 – To ensure enough relief supplies for families affected by Typhoon Nina, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Office is providing augmentation assistance amounting to P206,358,416.38 to 27 local government units (LGUs) that are currently being hit by the typhoon. The assistance includes 580,857 family food packs, 2,459 ready-to-eat meals, 1,585 malong, 885 mosquito net, 885 blankets, and 585 dignity kits. These are on top of the goods that have […]

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Palace urges public to stay alert as ‘Nina’ traverses Southern Luzon, Metro Manila

MANILA, Dec. 26 (PNA) — Malacanang on Monday urged the public to stay alert as typhoon “Nina” continues to pound Southern Tagalog and Bicol region. “We ask the public to stay alert regarding typhoon Nina,” Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Secretary Martin Andanar said in a press statement. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA), Nina entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early Saturday morning. The weather bureau raised typhoon signals in […]

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DSWD gears up for a new LPA

QUEZON CITY, Dec. 22 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is monitoring a new low pressure area (LPA) found in the eastern portion of Mindanao that may possibly enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tomorrow, Friday, December 23. Aside from the new LPA, the Department is also gearing up for the possible effects of the Northeast Monsoon rains affecting Northern Luzon and the isolated thunderstorms in the whole Luzon area. Currently, […]

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DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo visits 4Ps beneficiaries in Butuan

AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Philippines (Eagle News) — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary, Judy Marigomen Taguiwalo strolled around the rural areas of Butuan, Agusan del Norte on Wednesday, December 14, to check the condition of Filipino families who are beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Accompanied by DSWD Caraga Regional Director Minda Brigoli and some other staff, they visited the indigenous families who were part of the 4.4 million beneficiaries of […]

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Medical Mission, Cash Transfer, at pamimigay ng mga binhi, isinagawa sa Dingalan, Aurora

DINGALAN, Aurora (Eagle News) – Napagkalooban ng libreng serbisyong medical, libreng consultation at check-up, at libreng gamot ang mga mamamayan sa Brgy Ibuna, Dingalan Aurora. Ang programang ito ay sa pagtutulungan ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Dingalan, Municipal Health Office, Deseret Mabuhay Foundation, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at Public Health Office. Sa ganitong paraan ay inilalapit na ng lokal na pamahalaan ang tulong medical sa […]

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UPDATE: Relief distribution for affected families of military ops in Lanao del Sur still ongoing

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (PIA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Field Office XII continues to assist families affected by military operations against the Maute  group in  Butig , Lanao del Sur. Social workers from the Field Office are still detailed in the area for relief distribution. As of Wednesday, some 1,203  family food packs have been distributed  to  evacuees who sought temporary shelter in neighboring barangays and evacuation centers, broken down as […]

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Secretary Taguiwalo, Ambassador Gorely Inaugurate Australia-Supported DSWD Relief Goods Warehouse in Pasay City

 Suggested photo captions:2: Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely delivers her keynote message during the inauguration of the Australia-Supported DSWD Relief Goods Warehouse in Pasay City. 12: DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo shows Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely the packing process of the Relief Goods for disaster aid response.   MANILA, Philippines — Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo and Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely launched an enhanced humanitarian capacity of DSWD through the new Australian-funded warehouse at […]

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Child-friendly governance is good governance-Sueno

PASIG CITY, Nov. 28 – Secretary Ismael ‘Mike’ D. Sueno of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) rallies all local chief executives to aim for conferment of the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) being given by DILG in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The SCFLG is based on the results of the mandatory annual Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) being conducted by a composite team led […]

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DSWD opens hotline 734-8623 for public to report sightings of street kids in NCR

QUEZON CITY, Nov. 24 – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo appealed to the public to inform the Local Government Units (LGUs) or the DSWD on the presence of street children and street families, especially in major thoroughfares. In the National Capital Region , the DSWD-Field Office here has provided the hotline number, 734-8623, which the public may call to report sightings of street children/street families. Aside from the hotline, […]

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We want the DSWD to be the Voice of the Poor in the Duterte Gov’t –Taguiwalo

QUEZON CITY, Nov. 21 — The Department  of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held its second and last of its two annual meetings, dubbed as National Management Development Conference (NMDC). This second meeting was held in Baguio City, and is attended by all the national and regional officials of the DSWD from all over the country, including the program and bureau directors. Role in fighting poverty   DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo shared with members of the media […]

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Child abuse cases tututukan sa pagbabalik ni Pangulong Duterte

DAVAO CITY (Eagle News) – Naalarma si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa tumataas na bilang ng kasong child abuse sa buong Bansa. Sa pahayag ng Pangulo bago ito umalis patungong Lima, Peru ay kaniyang tiniyak na sa pagbabalik niya ay tututukan ang mga kasong may kinalaman sa pang-aabuso, pananakit at pagpatay sa mga bata at maging sa mga kababaihan. Sinabi rin ng Pangulo na kaniyang kakausapin ang DSWD ukol dito. Ayon pa sa Pangulo, marami sa mga biktima ay menor […]

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DSWD now accepts donations for ‘Lawin’ survivors

QUEZON CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now ready to accept donations for families affected by ‘Lawin’ following the ongoing initial ground assessment in regions struck by the typhoon. “We have already identified the initial needs of affected residents based on the ongoing needs assessment in areas affected by ‘Lawin.’ Our doors remain open to those who offered aid assistance, as long as they do not come with conditions and are […]

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