DSWD debunks report in its absence during Mayon Disaster Operations in Albay; DSWD cost of assistance to LGUs amounts to 32.8 million

Legazpi City—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region V clarifies an isolated report published by a national newspaper on Sunday morning about the alleged absence of the Department in the Mayon Eruption relief operations. Currently, the DSWD provided the total cost of assistance of PhP32,833,008.72 to Albay inclusive of food and non-food items continue reading : DSWD debunks report in its absence during Mayon Disaster Operations in Albay; DSWD cost of assistance to LGUs amounts to 32.8 million

DSWD can provide food aid to LGUs affected by Mayon eruption for three months

Legazpi City—Dir. Arnel Garcia said in a press conference earlier today that the agency can provide for 20,000 families for 100 days if this need arises. He added that the agency can call the National Office to augment delivery of family food packs (FFPs) amounting to PhP402,000,000 to sustain the food requirement of 20,000 in continue reading : DSWD can provide food aid to LGUs affected by Mayon eruption for three months

DSWD assures public of sufficient relief assistance due to rising number of families affected by Mayon eruption

Legazpi City—Dir. Arnel Garcia called for an emergency meeting with the heads of offices in preparation for the expected increase of affected families as alert level 4 for Mayon was hoisted early this afternoon. Dir. Garcia assured the public that the agency is ready to help local government units (LGUs) with the provision of humanitarian continue reading : DSWD assures public of sufficient relief assistance due to rising number of families affected by Mayon eruption

BU and DSWD TIE UP FOR SKILLS TRAINING PROJECTS

Legazpi City-The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) attended the Bicol University (BU)-DSWD Skills Training Program Inception Meeting and Implementers’ Training Workshop spearheaded by BU last January 18, 2018 at Bicol Food Delight, Barriada Legazpi City. The one day activity was participated by DSWD FOV Sustainable Livelihood Program Regional Project Management Office staff, Provincial continue reading : BU and DSWD TIE UP FOR SKILLS TRAINING PROJECTS

DSWD partners with LGUs and sets ESA payout in two batches; beneficiaries to receive assistance in cash only

Legazpi City—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region V partners with the local government units (LGUs) to facilitate the distribution of the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) to families whose houses were destroyed by Typhoon Nina of the affected areas in the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes. Regional Director Arnel Garcia reiterated continue reading : DSWD partners with LGUs and sets ESA payout in two batches; beneficiaries to receive assistance in cash only

DSWD is ready to send additional aid to LGUs affected by Mayon eruption; activates emergency team

Legazpi City—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region V is ready to provide relief supplies to local government units (LGUs) experiencing the effects of the Mayon eruption in Albay. As of January 15, 2018, 12 noon, the Regional Office has 12,926 family food packs in the warehouse. There are also non-food items available continue reading : DSWD is ready to send additional aid to LGUs affected by Mayon eruption; activates emergency team

DSWD Bicol equips its workers on disaster management, re-organizes Quick Response Team

Sto.Domingo Albay– The Department of Social Welfare and Development Bicol conducted a two-day capability building and has re-organized its Quick Response Team (QRT) last week at Sarung Bangui Resort, Sto. Domingo, Albay. According to Ms. Marites Quismorio, Social Welfare Officer II and Focal Person of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Section (DRRMS), the activity continue reading : DSWD Bicol equips its workers on disaster management, re-organizes Quick Response Team

DSWD activates Emergency Management and Action Teams in preparation for TS Urduja

Legazpi City—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region V has already activated the Emergency Management Team (EMT) at the Regional Office today. The EMT will coordinate with local government units (LGUs) through the DSWD extensions offices at the provincial level for humanitarian relief assistance. Dir. Arnel Garcia instructed the DSWD municipal/city and provincial continue reading : DSWD activates Emergency Management and Action Teams in preparation for TS Urduja