DSWD-12 celebrates 69 years, vows to work more to satisfy public in delivery of social services

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

DSWD provides assistance to family of OF who was killed by employer in Kuwait

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

DSWD condoles with family of OF who dies in hands of 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

DSWD voices concern over plight of residents in earthquake-hit areas of Mindanao

The quake’s epicenter was traced near Matanao in the populated province of Davao del Sur, an adjacent town of Padada, which bore the brunt of the quake. Citing the agency is concerned about the condition of women and children, Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD-12 regional director, said they mobilized social workers in North Cotabato and Sarangani continue reading : DSWD voices concern over plight of residents in earthquake-hit areas of Mindanao

DSWD inaugurates P3.35-M tribal hall in North Cotabato

DSWD inaugurates P3.35-M tribal hall in North Cotabato MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) inaugurated here a two-storey tribal hall as part of government’s efforts to promote and preserve Indigenous Peoples rich culture and traditions  in the region. Cezario Joel Espejo, DSWD regional director, said the P3.35 million worth project was continue reading : DSWD inaugurates P3.35-M tribal hall in North Cotabato

DSWD honors community heroes in Central Mindanao

DSWD honors community heroes in Central Mindanao KORONADAL CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) honored over the weekend at least 70 individuals as this year’s BayanI Ka! Awards, known as the agency’s local version of Nobel prize for volunteers in the development sector. The Barangay Sub-project Management Committee of Kaltuad in continue reading : DSWD honors community heroes in Central Mindanao

Cargo plane carrying emergency supplies for earthquake-hit areas arrives in Gensan

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

Fire victims in General Santos City to get assistance from government

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