24 October 2024 | The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) – Ilocos Region ensures readiness to support local government units (LGUs) in addressing the immediate needs of families affected by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine.” Earlier today, Regional Director Marie Angela S. Gopalan convened the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction continue reading : DSWD Uno Gears Up for “Kristine”

4 October 2024 | President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited communities affected by Super Typhoon “Julian” today to personally assess the needs of affected families and provide immediate humanitarian assistance. During the visit, the President and Secretary Gatchalian met with families who suffered continue reading : DSWD Uno distributes more than PhP41M to Super Typhoon Julian-affected families in Ilocos Norte

In response to the challenges posed by the Southwest Monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm “Enteng”, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) is closely working with the Local Government Units (LGUs) to ensure the protection and well-being of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) now staying at the evacuation centers. Recent continue reading : DSWD Uno strengthens support for IDPs amid Southwest Monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm “Enteng”

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) has extended assistance to 52,214 affected families by the recent Super Typhoon Carina and Habagat in the region, totaling PhP51,973,818.19. This assistance, which includes family food packs and non-food items, is part of the DSWD’s continued efforts to help communities recover from continue reading : DSWD Uno assists 52K affected families with PhP51M in Aid

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1), as the lead agency for the Food and Non-Food Item (FNFI) sub-cluster in the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and  Management Council 1 (RDRRMC 1), is at the forefront of distributing Family Food Packs (FFPs) to those affected population by the recent Super continue reading : DSWD leads relief effort: Distributes over PhP36M as FNFI Lead Agency

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Office 1 (DSWD FO 1), as the Vice Chair of Disaster Response and Early Recovery convened all the sub-cluster lead agencies to check the aftermath of Super Typhoon “Carina.”  The meeting started with the Vice-Chair presenting the organizational structure of the Response Cluster and its sub-clusters to emphasize continue reading : DSWD and RDRRMC 1 Team Up for Super Typhoon “Carina” Response

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) has significantly intensified its relief efforts in response to the increasing number of families affected by Super Typhoon “Carina”  in Region 1. To date, the number of reported affected families in the region has escalated to a total of 89,741 families or continue reading : DSWD Distributes Over PhP17M in Aid to Typhoon-Hit Areas in Region 1

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to assisting families affected by Super Typhoon “Carina.” The agency is working around the clock, including on weekends, to provide essential aid and relief to those in need. Regional Director Marie Angela S. Gopalan personally visited the affected continue reading : DSWD Uno Angels in Red Vests: Dedicating Time and Effort, Even on Weekends