A joyful voice of a Pantawid Pamilya child-beneficiary was heard around the evacuation center as she sees the 177 boxes of cake donated by Goldilocks for the victims of typhoon Maring with southwest monsoon, at Baseco Evacuation Center on August 21, 2013. She is Marissa Pineda, 10 years old, with an innocent, yet jolly face continue reading : KINDLED JOY IN THE MIDDLE OF DISASTER
JULIE’s BAKESHOP DONATES TO TYPHOON VICTIMS IN METRO MANILA
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) received 1,000 loaves of tasty bread from Julie’s Bakeshop, for victims of massive flooding caused by Habagat and TS Maring. These were distributed to 1,000 families in the evacuation centers of Caloocan, Pateros, Muntinlupa and Malabon. Photo shows Mr. John Michael Leabres continue reading : JULIE’s BAKESHOP DONATES TO TYPHOON VICTIMS IN METRO MANILA
Sanctuary Center residents celebrate Buwan ng Wika
The Sanctuary Center of the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) capped the annual observance of Buwan ng Wika last August 30, 2013 through the conduct of various therapeutic activities for its improved mental clients. This year’s theme is, “Wika Natin Ang Daang Matuwid.” Clients and staff of the center commemorated the continue reading : Sanctuary Center residents celebrate Buwan ng Wika
DSWD-NCR conducts orientation for the second round of household assessment
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) recently conducted orientation to the Local Government Units (LGUs) for the second round of household assessment, held at Greenhills Elan Hotel. This was participated in by representatives from the Mayor’s Office, City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and Urban Poor Affairs Office. DSWD-NCR Regional Director continue reading : DSWD-NCR conducts orientation for the second round of household assessment
ICTSI Foundation donates P1M to DSWD for victims of TS Maring
The International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) Foundation donated P1 million to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the continuous relief operations to victims of massive flooding caused by Habagat and typhoon Maring. ICTSI Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the International Container Terminal Services Inc. – a company engaged continue reading : ICTSI Foundation donates P1M to DSWD for victims of TS Maring
ICTSI Foundation donates P1M to DSWD for victims of TS Maring
The International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) Foundation donated P1 million to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the continuous relief operations to victims of massive flooding caused by Habagat and typhoon Maring. ICTSI Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the International Container Terminal Services Inc. – a company engaged continue reading : ICTSI Foundation donates P1M to DSWD for victims of TS Maring
DSWD–NCR Conducts Partnership Forum
At least 11 private and non–government organizations participated in the partnership forum of the Department of Social Welfare and Development–National Capital Region, held recently at Garden Plaza Hotel in Paco, Manila. DSWD–NCR Regional Director Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan said the activity aimed to strengthen the implementation of convergence initiatives to expand additional areas of cooperation continue reading : DSWD–NCR Conducts Partnership Forum
President Aquino Visits Evacuation Center; Distributes Relief Goods
President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday visited the evacuees in Mandaluyong Elementary School evacuation center and led the distribution of relief goods to some 307 families or 1,631 individuals who have been affected by the massive flooding caused by Habagat strengthened by Typhoon Storm Maring. Each family received a mattress, mat and family food continue reading : President Aquino Visits Evacuation Center; Distributes Relief Goods