The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) augments in the relief operations for typhoon Glenda victims by releasing a total of 6,850 food packs and 2,914 non-food items such as mats and blankets. As of 05:00 p.m. today, DSWD-NCR recorded a total of 5,021 families with 24,373 individuals from the continue reading : DSWD-NCR augments assistance to Typhoon Glenda victims in Metro Manila

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) convened a nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill today, July 02, 2014 to usher in a string of events advocating disaster consciousness. Held at Roxas Boulevard in Manila City, it was hosted by Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada of the City Government of Manila. An exercise depicting possible scenarios continue reading : DSWD-NCR supports the advocacy on preparedness and safety of the community through the national simultaneous earthquake drill

Delegates from LAO-Peoples Democratic Republic headed by Dr. Boungnong Boupha, chairperson of the Women Parliamentarian Caucus, recently visited DSWD-NCR’s Haven for Women, to benchmark initiatives of DSWD in combating human trafficking and violence against women and their children. In her speech, Dr. Boupha affirmed our efforts to address the challenges of the Millennium Development Goals continue reading : LAO People’s Democratic Republic delegates visit Haven for Women

The DSWD-NCR’s Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop (RSW), through Quezon City government and Sinag Foundation, Inc., began efforts in urban farming in their rehabilitation compound that will improve the health and environment of its residents and staff. Likewise provide locally produced organic food. “We take it as a challenge to convert our idle land into an ideal continue reading : DSWD – Rehabilitation Sheltered Workshop residents engage in urban farming

The National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC), celebrated its 60th founding anniversary recently with the theme “Animnapu’t Taong Matapat, Magiliw, Masigasig na Paglilingkod Tungo sa Pag-angat ng Kalagayan ng mga Taong May Kapansanan.” Former NVRC Superintendent Ms. Marita S. Capadocia, who served as NVRC Superintendent from 1972-1978, gave an inspirational message where she traced the roots continue reading : National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC) celebrates 60th founding anniversary

Beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development –National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) participated in the ‘Government Programs and Services Exhibit’ held recently at Luneta Park, in celebration of the 116th Philippine Independence Day. The exhibit aimed to bring the basic services of the different government agencies and organizations continue reading : DSWD-NCR program beneficiaries participate in the 116th Independence Day celebration

SM Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, The SM stores, and SM stationery, recently launched ‘Donate-A-Book” project which runs from May 1 to June 30, 2014.   It aims to collect new and reusable books and school supplies from tenants, shoppers and companies that would help enhance the literacy continue reading : “Donate-A-Book” Project

The DSWD Field Office – NCR recently held the first SWAD forum for the first semester entitled “Paghahanda sa 7.2 m Lindol sa NCR: A Magnitude of Conversations.” The forum assessed the preparedness of the Field Office to handle a 7.2 magnitude earthquake through the experiences gathered from the disaster response to typhoon Yolanda. The continue reading : DSWD-NCR holds first Social Welfare and Development forum for 2014