Tag: disaster relief

  • DSWD Provides Over P94 Million in Aid to Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed a total of PHP94.861 million in humanitarian aid to those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island. This assistance, which began following the eruption on December 9, 2024, has been crucial for the affected communities in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. According…

  • DHSUD Allocates PHP2.44 Million to Aid Disaster-Affected Families in Eastern Visayas

    In a significant move to support disaster-stricken families, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has disbursed PHP2.44 million to 155 families in Eastern Visayas. This financial aid, part of the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP), targets those whose homes were damaged in 2024. The funds are aimed at helping families recover…

  • DSWD Provides Over Half a Million Pesos in Aid to Mimaropa Families Affected by Shear Line

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed an initial sum of PHP550,000 to support families in the Mimaropa region who have been impacted by severe weather conditions due to a persistent shear line, according to a statement from an agency official on Tuesday. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao from the Disaster Response Management…

  • Cebu Reservists Undergo Intensive Marksmanship Training

    In Cebu City, members of the 1901st Ready Reserve Infantry Brigade are currently engaged in a rigorous month-long marksmanship training program, as confirmed by a senior army official on Monday. This training, known as record firing, is designed to assess and enhance the shooting skills of the reservists using 5.56mm rifles. Col. Edgar Mangabay, who…

  • DSWD Provides Extensive Aid to Bicol Region

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol has been actively distributing various forms of assistance to the region’s residents. Over the past two months, nearly 6,000 families received food aid, while over 1,000 individuals benefited from cash and livelihood support. DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio highlighted that the aid was distributed through multiple…

  • Government Bolsters Rice Distribution to Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Evacuees

    In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Regional Task Force Kanlaon, in collaboration with the National Food Authority (NFA), has significantly increased the supply of rice to support displaced families across Negros Island. On January 29, 2025, the NFA released 659 sacks of rice from its Bacolod City warehouse, aimed at aiding five…

  • Government Bolsters Rice Distribution for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees

    In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Regional Task Force Kanlaon, in collaboration with the National Food Authority (NFA), has significantly increased the supply of rice to support displaced families in Negros Island. On January 29, 2025, the NFA released 659 sacks of rice from its Bacolod City warehouse, destined for five local…

  • Philippine and US Air Forces Unveil New EDCA Fuel Storage Facility in Cebu

    In a significant step forward for military cooperation, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) have officially opened a state-of-the-art fuel storage facility at the Brig. Gen. Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The ceremony took place on January 30, 2025, marking a milestone in the Enhanced…

  • Government Provides Relief to Fire Victims in Camarines Sur and Albay

    In a compassionate response to recent fire outbreaks, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has stepped up to support the affected families. Over the weekend, DSWD-5’s Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) provided crucial aid to five families impacted by fires in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, and Legazpi City, Albay. The total…

  • Over PHP5.6 Million in Food Aid Distributed to Shear Line-Affected Families in Camarines

    In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided over PHP5.6 million in food assistance to families impacted by severe weather conditions caused by a shear line in the Camarines provinces. According to DSWD-5 Regional Director Norman Laurio, a total of 8,093 families in Camarines Norte and…