11 January 2019
On December 29, Tropical Depression Usman made landfall in the Eastern Visayas. The heavy rains bought by the weather disturbance caused flooding and landslides, especially in Lope de Vega, Northern Samar. On January 3, following requests from the Local Government Unit, the Department of Social Welfare and Development dispatched relief goods to the stricken town […]
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10 January 2019
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02 January 2019
Last December, Eastern Visayas was affected by tropical depression Usman. This weather disturbance brought heavy rains; causing flooding and landslides. Based on initial reports received, Usman affected 250 barangays in 24 municipalities across the Region VIII, with 39,499 families consisting of 170,329 individuals. These numbers are still undergoing verification. In response to requests from the […]
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27 December 2018
Based on PAGASA reports released 4 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression Usman was estimated at 410 km east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. It is moving westward at 10 kph. It has maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center with 65 kph gustiness. Due to this weather disturbance, all six provinces in […]
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17 December 2018
The Department of Social Welfare and Development extends its warmest congratulations to the people of Balangiga for the return of the Balangiga bells. These bells were taken from the San Lorenzo de Martir Church in 1901 during the height of the Filipino-American War. The bells were kept in American bases – one […]
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14 December 2018
“Maraming salamat sa pagbalik niyo dito sa Jipapad! Mga bayani kayo para sa amin!” “Salamat hin madamo kay makakakaon na kami!” These are the sentiments of the beneficiaries of DSWD’s second wave of relief distributions at Jipapad, Eastern Samar. Recently, from December 9-12, DSWD staff conducted a second wave of relief distributions. With the help […]
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13 December 2018
As of December 10, 2018 , 1,513 barangays in over 60 municipalities have already undergone roll-out training for Makilahok or also known as Strengthening Community Participation in Local Development. Makilahok is a Capability Building initiative implemented under the Department of Social Welfare and Development […]
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08 December 2018
Accidents happen. It can happen anytime. It can happen anywhere – at work, at home, in public. And when it comes, what would you do? Being at the forefront of disaster response and disaster operations, this is the challenge that DSWD staff must face. Fortunately, DSWD is prepared. Recently, DSWD’s Disaster Response […]
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