New Mobile Command Centers to enhance DSWD’s disaster response capability – Sec. Gatchalian
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Tuesday (May 28) that the agency would be able to respond more efficiently during disasters and calamities with the newly-acquired 16 Mobile Command Centers (MCCs) that will soon be deployed to DSWD Field Offices across the country. Secretary Gatchalian said the Disaster Response […].....»»
DSWD chief visits flood-hit Davao Oriental
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visits Caraga town in Davao Oriental on Saturday (February 3) where he led the distribution of family food packs to some 512 residents hit by torrential rains and flooding incidents that have been affecting the province lately. Aside from relief distribution, Secretary Gatchalian inspected some […].....»»
SEC-Davao advises timely submission of requirements for amnesty payments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Davao Extension Office is reminding corporations who have participated in the amnesty program to ensure timely submission of required documents by January 31. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of payments and incurring additional penalties as outlined in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 20, series of 2023. Non-compliant corporations must submit their latest General Information Sheet (GIS) and Annual Financial Statement (AFS) through the SEC Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST). Meanwhile, suspended or revoked corporations should submit their petitions along with necessary documents to the Extension Office via email at secdavao@gmail.com. For more information, applicant-corporations can contact SEC Davao Extension Office at 0932-973-8791. It is important to note that the Commission is planning to implement a substantial increase in basic penalties for late and non-filing of reports post-amnesty period, with penalties potentially increasing by up to 1,900 percent......»»
Marcos activates new disaster command center
President Marcos activated yesterday the Disaster Response Command Centerof the Department of Social Welfare and Development to speed up relief operations during calamities......»»
DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»
Bacolod eyes on acquiring mobile command center
Bacolod eyes on acquiring mobile command center.....»»
New Mobile Command Centers to enhance DSWD’s disaster response capability – Sec. Gatchalian
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Tuesday (May 28) that the agency would be able to respond more efficiently during disasters and calamities with the newly-acquired 16 Mobile Command Centers (MCCs) that will soon be deployed to DSWD Field Offices across the country. Secretary Gatchalian said the Disaster Response […].....»»
DSWD levels up commitment to peace process in Bangsamoro
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has established its peace and development program as part of the agency’s efforts to strengthen its commitment to the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Bangsamoro, a senior DSWD official said last February 10. “The DSWD […].....»»
DSWD duty-bound to implement GAA provisions faithfully – DSWD exec
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday (February 13) welcomed questions by senators on the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP which is funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2024. DSWD Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs Fatima Aliah Dimaporo said the agency respects the power of the purse by […].....»»
Marcos holds command conference with Navy
Days after keynoting a regional defense and security summit in Singapore, President Marcos met yesterday with the Navy’s top brass for an update on the implementation of a program to enhance military capability to protect the country’s territory and exclusive economic zone......»»
Government to boost disaster response with WFP aid
The government is beefing its disaster-response capacity this year as it is set to receive four new emergency vehicles from the United Nations’ World Food Program......»»
Davao Oriental under state of calamity
The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»
Isinusulong na Cha-cha, Peso initiative not peoples initiative — Senador
NANINIWALA si Senador Sherwin Gatchalian na hindi maaring tawagin pang Peoples Initiative kundi Pera initiative na ito ay dahil kapalit ng paglagda ng taong bayan ay may kapalit na halaga. Ayon kay Gatchalian batay sa impormasyong kanyang nakalap sa bawat pirma ng isang tao ay mayroong kapalit na isang daan o dalawang daang piso. Kung ….....»»
Unti-unting pagbalik sa dating school calendar suportado ng senador
SUPORTADO ni Senador Win Gatchalian ang mga hakbang ng Department of Education (DepEd) para sa pagbabalik ng dating school calendar na nagsisimula sa Hunyo at nagtatapos ng Marso o Abril. Matatandaang ipinanawagan na noon ni Gatchalian ang unti-unting pagbabalik sa dating school calendar. Para sa senador, ang pagbabalik sa dating school calendar ay magbibigay sa mga ….....»»
Gatchalian wants to hold gencos accountable for power outages
Power-generating companies that are unable to provide a stable and steady supply of electricity should be held accountable for outages that result in economic losses, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian......»»
Victorias LGU unveils P55-M disaster response center
Victorias LGU unveils P55-M disaster response center.....»»
Cotabato City LGU disaster response official dies in ambush
Gunmen killed the operations chief of the Cotabato City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in an ambush here on Friday night, an incident that saddened the personnel of different government and private volunteer emergency response contingents he was closely associated with......»»
Davao City barangays need to improve disaster response
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 21 February)—Dabawenyos believe that barangays in this city should improve on disaster response efforts to deal with calamities more effectively, according to a survey conducted by the University of Mindanao’s Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO). During “Wednesdays Media Forum at Habi at Kape,” Dr. John Vianne Murcia, UM-IPO director, said that […].....»»
US to provide P70M, logistics support for disaster response in Mindanao
US to provide P70M, logistics support for disaster response in Mindanao.....»»
U.S. to provide P70M, logistics support for disaster response in Mindanao
U.S. to provide P70M, logistics support for disaster response in Mindanao.....»»
PCG vessel changes command at sea with Chinese nearby
MANILA, Philippines — With a Chinese Coast Guard vessel in the horizon, the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) largest and most modern vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua held a historic change of command ceremony in the waters of Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, where it has been anchored since April in response to the.....»»