DSWD FO 1 releases 48,072 family food packs to TY Ompong victims

As of 24 September 2018, DSWD Field Office 1 (FO 1) has augmented 48,072 family food packs (FFPs) amounting to PhP17,305,920.00 to the victims of Typhoon Ompong in Region 1. Further, 3,414 hygiene kits, 6,967 family kits, and 6,725 sleeping kits worth PhP27,223,347.25 were distributed to various cities and municipalities. FFPs are composed of six continue reading : DSWD FO 1 releases 48,072 family food packs to TY Ompong victims

DSWD FO 1 prioritizes persons with special concerns during disaster response

The DSWD Field Office 1 (FO 1), in coordination with local government units (LGUs), simultaneously conducts relief augmentation and distribution to Typhoon Ompong victims throughout the four provinces of Region 1. High priority is given by the Department to persons with disabilities (PWDs), pregnant women, older persons, and other persons with special concerns during disaster continue reading : DSWD FO 1 prioritizes persons with special concerns during disaster response

DSWD FO 1 to augment PhP20M Cash-for-Work for typhoon victims in Ilocos Norte

Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) will provide PhP20 million cash-for-work (CFW) project to high risk and vulnerable individuals affected by Typhoon Ompong as part of the early recovery and rehabilitation plan of the Province of Ilocos Norte. During the meeting on 18 September 2018 with Ilocos Norte Governor continue reading : DSWD FO 1 to augment PhP20M Cash-for-Work for typhoon victims in Ilocos Norte

DSWD FO 1 continuously augments relief supplies to areas affected by Ompong

After the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong, DSWD Field Office 1 (FO 1) continuously provides relief supply augmentation to affected families and individuals in various municipalities and cities throughout Region 1. As of 18 September 2018, DSWD FO 1 has provided 11,560 family food packs amounting to PhP4,161,600.00 and 6,796 non-food items comprised of sleeping kits, continue reading : DSWD FO 1 continuously augments relief supplies to areas affected by Ompong

Former bangus deboner in Dagupan City now a business proprietor through DSWD-SLP

From a bangus production worker to owning her own Daing na Bangus business, Emelyn Jimenez is grateful of the assistance given to her by the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office I (DSWD FO 1). Emelyn from Dagupan City was one of the identified SLP participants in continue reading : Former bangus deboner in Dagupan City now a business proprietor through DSWD-SLP

From retailer to reseller: A popcorn business out of curiosity

As cheap as PhP5.00 per pack, Betty Cruz’ popcorn business now supplies canteens and sari-sari stores in the different towns of Ilocos Sur and Abra. With no formal training and background on the business, Betty used to sell snacks in an elementary school near their home and worked as a seasonal farm tenant in Narvacan, continue reading : From retailer to reseller: A popcorn business out of curiosity