Most people volunteer to give back, but there is another purpose behind it. As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes including career transitions and retirement, and physical and health challenges. The way we handle and grow from these changes is often the key to healthy aging. For some, getting continue reading : Tips on how to make yourself happier

As part of the preparedness of the DSWD Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) for the possible request for augmentation from Local Government Units (LGUs) affected by Typhoon “Karding, there are 29,229 Family Food Packs and 12,663 Non-Food Items consists of Family Kit, Hygiene Kit, Sleeping Kit, Kitchen Kit, Laminated Sack, Family Tent, and Modular continue reading : DSWD FO 1 IMT on standby for “Karding”

Every senior has its story – it can be sad, happy, exciting, or a mix of everything. But Lola Martina’s story is different.  Meet Martina U. Layog, a 91-year old DSWD Social Pensioner from Barangay Aluling, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur. Still looking strong at her age, the community where she belongs describes her as a cheerful continue reading : The Secret to Staying Young at 91

In partnership with the Local Government Units (LGUs), 12 Regional and Satellite Warehouses are now active in Region 1. Over the past few months, Region 1 faced emergencies that challenged our ability to efficiently – respond given the nuances. The Covid-19 pandemic – the first major public health emergency we have experienced that started in continue reading : With Teamwork, the Dreams Work!

DSWD Field Office (FO) 1 is accepting in-kind donations for the affected families and individuals brought by the Magnitude 7 earthquake. Donations and Help Desks are now open at the Regional Warehouse in Biday, City of San Fernando, La Union to accommodate in-kind donations. Walk-in clients are also welcome to initially attend to the queries continue reading : Donations for Quake Survivors Now Open in Region 1

In the past three years, the Philippines faced emergencies that challenged our ability to respond quickly and effectively given their nuances. The Marawi siege in 2017, Davao earthquake in 2019, the eruption of Taal volcano in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic – the first major public health emergency we have encountered, and typhoons Maring and Odette continue reading : 500 Pinetree seedlings for a better tomorrow

Forty-one (41) brand new housing units were turned over by the Department of Social Welfare and Development DSWD Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) through its Core Shelter Assistance Program (CSAP) in partnership with the City Government of Vigan, Ilocos Sur to victims whose houses were destroyed by Typhoon Mario in September 2016. “We are continue reading : Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Typhoon Victims receive Core Houses

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through the Office of Civil Defense Region 1, initiated the synchronized 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) in Region 1 today, 9 June 2022. The national campaign was participated by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council 1 (RDRRMC 1) member-agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs). continue reading : DSWD FO 1 participates in the Regional Conduct of 2nd Quarter NSED 2022