KORONADAL CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined other regions across the country in celebrating the 69th years of humanitarian assistance and social protection on January 6, vowing to work more to satisfy the public in the delivery of social services across the region. The celebration, with the theme “Social Integration: continue reading : DSWD-12 celebrates 69 years, vows to work more to satisfy public in delivery of social services

NORALA, SOUTH COTABATO — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided assistance to the family of an Oversea Filipino (OF) who was killed by her employer’s wife in Kuwait, the head of regional relief agency said Friday. Jeanelyn Villavende, who hailed from Noralla, South Cotabato, was reportedly “maltreated” by her employer’s wife who continue reading : DSWD provides assistance to family of OF who was killed by employer in Kuwait

KORONADAL CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) condoled with the family of an Oversea Filipino (OF) who was killed by her employer’s wife in Kuwait, a senior regional government official said, as he vowed to provide assistance to the victim’s family.  Jeanelyn Villavende, who hailed from Noralla, South Cotabato, was reportedly continue reading : DSWD condoles with family of OF who dies in hands of employer in Kuwait

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A military plane full of emergency relief supplies for residents affected by yesterday’s strong earthquake arrived Wednesday here, a senior government official said. Cezario Joel Espejo, regional director of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), said a C-130 aircraft from Manila landed late afternoon at General Santos International Airport, carrying continue reading : Cargo plane carrying emergency supplies for earthquake-hit areas arrives in Gensan

KORONADAL CITY — The central government will provide emergency assistance to dozens of families who lost their homes in a fire incident over the weekend in General Santos City, according to a senior official of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Monday.  Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD-12 regional director, said the agency is scheduled to continue reading : Fire victims in General Santos City to get assistance from government

KORONADAL CITY — Around 50 centenarians from Central Mindanao received cash and other incentives from the central government, according to a senior official of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as the region joined earlier this month the nation in the observance of a week-long Filipino Elders Week.  Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD regional director, continue reading : Centenarians in Central Mindanao get 100k each, other incentives from DSWD

KORONADAL CITY — More aid will be poured in to residents in quake-hit areas in North Cotabato, a government official said Friday, as part of the recovery efforts of people affected by the recent 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck large part of Mindanao. Cezario Joel Espejo, regional director of Department of Social Welfare and Development continue reading : More aid coming to North Cotabato quake-victims

MALUNGON, SARANGANI — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sent a top official in Central Mindanao  Wednesday to inspect government installations benefiting low-income earners,  the agency’s regional director said, as the state vowed to strengthen social protection programs in the region. Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD-12 regional director said DSWD Assistant Secretary  for Promotive Programs continue reading : DSWD Asec. Peñaflor visits beneficiaries in Sarangani