Tag: psychosocial support

  • Aid for Earthquake Victims in Southern Leyte Includes Shelter and Water

    In the aftermath of the January 23, 2025 earthquake that struck San Francisco town in Southern Leyte with a magnitude of 5.8, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced plans to provide shelter assistance to the most affected families. The local government has been directed to assess the damage to homes to determine which…

  • Aid for Shelter and Water to Quake Victims in Southern Leyte

    In the aftermath of the January 23, 2025 earthquake that struck San Francisco town in Southern Leyte with a magnitude of 5.8, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced plans to provide shelter assistance to the affected families. The initiative comes as a response to the significant damage reported in the area, with the…

  • DSWD Provides Financial and Emotional Support to Families of Missing Fishers in Albay

    In a compassionate response to a distressing situation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has stepped in to support the families of four missing fishers from Tabaco City, Albay. On January 15, 2025, each family received a financial aid of PHP10,000 as part of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation…

  • Aid Distributed to Nine Families Evacuated from Mt. Kanlaon’s Danger Zone

    In a compassionate response to the recent volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon, nine families who were forced to evacuate their homes within the four-kilometer danger zone have been provided with essential aid. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas, under the leadership of regional director Shalaine Marie Lucero, has been instrumental…

  • Albay Extends P1 Million and Psychosocial Support to Catanduanes After Super Typhoon Pepito

    In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito’s devastation in Catanduanes on November 16, 2024, Albay’s provincial government has stepped up to offer both financial and mental health support to the affected residents. Acting Governor Glenda Ong-Bongao announced on November 19 that a cash aid of PHP1 million would be personally handed over to Catanduanes Governor…