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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.....»»
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.....»»
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 […].....»»
DSWD continues cash aid payout for quake-hit families in Sarangani
Families from Malapatan town in Sarangani, whose houses were partially damaged by the 6.8 magnitude tremor that struck the province, wait for their turn to receive their emergency cash transfer (ECT) from personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-12 ( SOCCSKSARGEN) at Barangay Lun Masla on Tuesday (January 23). DSWD […].....»»
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 […].....»»
260,000 PWDs benefit from DSWD ‘cash-for-work’ program
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Friday that roughly 260,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) have availed benefits from its Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay-Cash-For-Work (KKB-CFW) Program. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, the objective of the CFW is to give temporary employment to PWDs or their family.....»»
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 […].....»»
DSWD warns 4Ps benes anew vs loan sharks, cash card pawning
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program‘s (4Ps) National Program Management Office (NPMO), reminded all 4Ps beneficiaries to stop engaging with loan sharks or pawning their cash cards. “Nag-iispot check kami during the family development sessions na dapat dala nila [4Ps beneficiaries] ang ATM, dahil bawal yun. They […].....»»
Abra, Ilocos Sur evacuees return to their homes after troopers-rebels clash
Villagers who fled after Tuesday morning’s firefight between government troopers and communist rebels along the border of Pilar, Abra and Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur have returned to their homes......»»
China s rocket debris likely off Ilocos Sur, Catanduanes coasts, says PhilSA
In an advisory, PhilSA said that rocket debris was projected to have fallen within the identified drop zones located around 78 nautical miles from Vigan in Ilocos Sur as well as 194 nautical miles and 332 nautical miles from Panay Island in Catanduanes. .....»»
3 die in Ilocos Sur vehicular mishap
Three people died while another was injured when a van rammed two motorcycles in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur on Sunday night......»»
NLEX Road Warriors hold outreach program in Ilocos Sur
In a bid to reach out to far-flung areas, the NLEX Road Warriors held their first “Dayo” program in Burgos, Ilocos Sur......»»
Ilocos village chief slain in ambush
A barangay chairman was killed in an attack by motorcycle-riding men in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur on Monday night......»»
7 PDEA-Ilocos Norte operatives back in service after probe found critics wrong
Seven anti-narcotics agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, relieved and probed after a sting operation against a charcoal-maker in Solsona town in Ilocos Norte on Saturday last week, were reinstated......»»
Strong quakes jolt Surigao del Sur, Ilocos Sur
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Ilocos Norte while three earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.0 and stronger struck off the coast of Surigao del Sur in the past two days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
Magnitude 5.4 quake jolts Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte was jolted by a magnitude 5.4 earthquake at 12:05 p.m. on Wednesday, sending momentary panic especially on people inside buildings in Laoag City, the province’s capital......»»
Magnitude 4.7 quake jolts Ilocos Sur
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck Ilocos Sur yesterday......»»
Contractor, worker buried in Ilocos Sur landslide
Rescuers recovered the bodies of a sub-contractor from Benguet and one of his workers, who were buried in a landslide in a construction site in Sugpon, Ilocos Sur on Tuesday......»»
Marikina to hold job fair
Jobseekers can troop to Marikina City as the local government will hold a job fair on April 27......»»
Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan
MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»