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DSWD receives P104 million support from Australia to boost disaster response capacity

The Philippines Government and the Australian Government have partnered to strengthen the capacity of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in responding to natural disasters and emergencies, through a P104 million (A$3 million) grant under a three-year Support Program for Disaster Response. The program covers three components: capacity building, warehouse construction, and prepositioning of emergency relief supplies. “The Australian Government is committed to support the Philippines in building its resilience through disaster preparedness, […]