DSWD, partners to start civil registration project for ‘Yolanda’ survivors

Palo, Leyte – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman  enjoined  Typhoon Yolanda survivors especially those who lost vital civil documents  to avail  of the free Mobile Civil Registration Project when it starts full implementation in June. Speaking during the project launch over the weekend in Barangay Arado in this town, Sec. continue reading : DSWD, partners to start civil registration project for ‘Yolanda’ survivors

“Katulong ito sa pagbangon niyo muli,’’ Sec Soliman says to Yolanda survivors of Mobile Civil Registration Project

DSWD Secretary Corazon Dinky Soliman this week exhorted Yolanda survivors to avail  of the Mobile Civil Registration Project,  as she lauded the non – government organizations which were behind the said endeavor.  The DSWD top official was keynote speaker of the launching of said project held at the Tierra Milagrosa Resort in Barangay Arado in continue reading : “Katulong ito sa pagbangon niyo muli,’’ Sec Soliman says to Yolanda survivors of Mobile Civil Registration Project

DSWD Director Ramos enjoins CSOs, Mayors and others to help Build Back Better communities

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Director Nestor Ramos this week emphasized that it’s high time for all government agencies, local and international organizations and even individuals should work hand in hand with eac other to build back better communities. He encouraged all local government units to involve communities in the recovery and reconstruction continue reading : DSWD Director Ramos enjoins CSOs, Mayors and others to help Build Back Better communities

DSWD to file charges vs eatery owner who sold relief rice packs

Tacloban City, Leyte – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman today said that charges will be filed against an eatery owner here who was caught selling rice packs labeled “DSWD Relief Supplies, Not for Sale”. Sec. Soliman said that violations of the Anti-fencing Law will be imposed on the suspect for continue reading : DSWD to file charges vs eatery owner who sold relief rice packs

E. Visayas local execs speak up on relief issues

Manila, Philippines (April 3, 2014) – At least seven mayors from Eastern Visayas expressed their contentment of how the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has augmented their resources for relief efforts in their respective towns in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda. This expression of support came amid various false accounts such as rotten continue reading : E. Visayas local execs speak up on relief issues

DSWD thanks Australia for add’l aid to ‘Yolanda’ areas

Tacloban City – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman expressed her gratitude to Australian Amb. Bill Tweddell, whom she accompanied today to Eastern Visayas to be updated on the ongoing recovery and rehabilitation efforts. The Australian delegation headed by Amb. Tweddell announced their provision of additional assistance to the recovery and continue reading : DSWD thanks Australia for add’l aid to ‘Yolanda’ areas