In a transformative move toward sustainable living, the municipality of Loreto, Province of Dinagat Islands, set the stage for a groundbreaking decade-long journey as it implemented a Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS). According to the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC), solid waste management remains a major challenge in the Philippines, especially in urban continue reading : From Waste to Wisdom: DSWD’s Cash for Work/Training Empowers Residents in Loreto, PDI
As a magnitude 7.4 earthquake last night (December 2, 2023) shook Mindanao especially the Caraga Region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga immediately activated its Quick Response Team (QRT) to address unfolding situations. The QRT was active in heightening emergency measures across the affected areas. This is for the continue reading : QRT Activated for quake operations
In the continuous effort to serve the magnitude 7.4 earthquake-affected families in Surigao del Sur province, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Caraga distributed family food packs (FFPs) in the province’s affected municipalities on December 6, 2023. 28,334 FFPs distributed to 10 LGUs contain essential items to sustain their immediate nutritional continue reading : DSWD Caraga Distributes FFP to Quake-Affected Families in SurSur
For a proactive effort towards accountability and transparency, the DSWD Central Office, through its Internal Audit Service, conducted a simultaneous audit of the release and distribution of Food and Non-Food Items (F/NFI) during response operations among its Field Offices today, December 1, 2023. Field Offices included in the audit are FO 1, 3, 8, continue reading : ELEVATING STANDARDS IN DISASTER RELIEF: DSWD CARAGA UNDERTAKES AUDIT OF F/NFI
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, together with the Undersecretary for Disaster Response Management Group, Usec. Diana Rose Cajipe, arrived in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, on December 4, 2023, to meet with Surigao del Sur Governor Alexander Pimentel and the local chief executives of the province. The visit continue reading : DSWD Secretary meets Surigao del Sur local chief executives
To ensure that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga’s social workers are well-equipped to provide timely and effective support to children during emergencies, FO Caraga held a 3-day training on the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children (CEPC) on November 8–10, 2023, at the Pavilion, Watergate Hotel, Butuan City. The continue reading : DSWD Caraga holds CEPC training for Social Workers
While many faces express the burden of loss brought about by the devastating Typhoon Odette that swept through the region in December 2021, there’s one face that continues to radiate positivity and gratitude. Meet Lola Patricia, her smile tells a story of gratitude as she received aid through the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) program of continue reading : Gratitude amidst difficulties: Grateful Lola receives ESA
Understanding the immediate and pressing needs of the fire-affected families in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga provided augmentation support, swiftly, on November 17, 2023. 10 a.m., when Field Office Caraga, received a food and non-food items (F/NFI) augmentation request from the municipality of Carrascal, continue reading : FROM ASHES TO HOPE: DSWD’S QUICK RESPONSE