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DSWD plans to do away with seniors’ booklets

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday said it plans to do away with the purchase booklets that senior citizens use for record-keeping when availing themselves of discounts on medicines and other essential goods. A recent position paper by DSWD’s Program Management Bureau (PMB) proposes that the booklets—where drug store or supermarket staff note down.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

DSWD, DILG unite to promote environmental responsibility in local communities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Program, has partnered with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to advance environmental responsibility and sustainable practices across local communities in the Philippines. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

DSWD practices strict adherence to AICS guidelines – agency official

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) strictly adheres to the implementing guidelines of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison and Coordination Group Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said on Tuesday (January 23) during the Senate hearing on the alleged ‘ayuda’ scam. “DSWD personnel practice strict adherence to the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

DSWD urges 4Ps beneficiaries to avail of gov’t tertiary education support

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged the beneficiaries of its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who want to pursue higher education to avail of various government tertiary education support programs that will assist them with their school expenses. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Monday (January 15) that […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

What has it meant or what will it mean for you to find shelter, safety, and forgiveness in Jesus?

What has it meant or what will it mean for you to find shelter, safety, and forgiveness in Jesus? How does He provide what you need for your cares, fears, and burdens?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

DSWD tackles peace initiatives with AFP

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revealed that they have discussed cooperation and peace initiatives with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DSWD Assistant Secretary Arnel Garcia said the meeting on Monday was to discuss the program that will cover members of non-state armed groups and victims of terrorism. “We have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

DSWD refutes allegations on people’s initiative utilizing AICS program

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) denied claims on Friday that its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program was used to incentivize those who signed the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, the AICS had rules and regulations in place to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

DSWD-7 warns public over hacked Facebook page

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) is urging the public, especially the netizens, to be careful when visiting their official Facebook page. In the announcement published by DSWD-7 on January 23, they assured that they had already taken the necessary actions over their hacked social media.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Hope for more survivors from Baltimore bridge collapse fades

BALTIMORE  – The coast guard announced on Wednesday that hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse has dimmed, and efforts have switched to searching for the bodies of the missing persons, as well as seeking more answers as to why a container ship crashed into the span. The coast guard announced on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

IP-Muslim Shelter for SPMC watchers, runners approved

THE 20th Davao City Council approved on third and final reading the Indigenous People (IP)- Muslim Shelter for Watchers and Runners of IP and Muslim patients, on Tuesday morning, February 27, 2024, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Free shelter opens for Sto. Niño devotees

Free shelter opens for Sto. Niño devotees.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Shelter for homeless opens in Baguio City

Baguio City has inaugurated a temporary shelter named "The Drop-in or Warming Center" at the former triage area of the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Masara rescue ends, 32 survivors, 92 dead and 36 missing

The rescue operation for survivors of the Masara landslide was ended on Tuesday, February 13, one week after the incident......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Survivors muster courage to retell horrors of Jolo siege

Five decades after the Jolo Siege in 1974, national consciousness remains full of haze. From Marcos Sr. to Marcos Jr., the search for justice remains. The post Survivors muster courage to retell horrors of Jolo siege appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Philippines rescues 45 survivors in landslide, search continues

MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers in the Philippines have recovered 45 survivors from a landslide on Tuesday that buried estimated 86 persons in a mining town in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said Wednesday. Rosa Ma. Cristina Rosete-Manuel, spokesperson for the military's Eastern Command, said that 41 more employees of a mining firm in the area are still unaccounted.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao

The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Philippines rescuers find girl alive 60 hours after landslide - Philippines

Three-year-old has given fresh hope of finding more survivors in a gold-mining village where death toll has climbed to 27 The rescue of a child nearly 60 hours after a landslide hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has been hailed as a miracle after searchers had given up hope of finding more survivors. The girl, who the Philippine Red Cross said was three years old, had been among scores of people missin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power

Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Israel donates shelter repair kits to Typhoon Egay victims

The Israeli government has donated shelter repair kits to victims of Typhoon Egay in Ilocos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Victorias LGU-run dog shelter adopts 20 impounded dogs from Bacolod

Victorias LGU-run dog shelter adopts 20 impounded dogs from Bacolod.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024