WHAT IS HUMANITARIAN AID?

Humanitarian aid being distributed in Monkayo town. Humanitarian aid is provided according to four key principles: Humanity, Neutrality, Impartiality and Operational Independence. These are enshrined in a UN resolution to which binds all member states, including the Government of the Philippines. The principles have also been incorporated into voluntary codes of conduct and mission statements, continue reading : WHAT IS HUMANITARIAN AID?

CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL SOCIAL WORKERS

Director Priscilla N. Razon of DSWD welcomes participants to the Consultation-Dialogue with Provincial/Municipal/City Social Welfare and Development Officers of Davao Region held Friday at the DSWD Conference Hall. In her message, Director Razon shared updates on various DSWD programs and projects particularly its core poverty reduction programs like Pantawid Pamilya, Sustainable Livelihood and KALAHI-CIDSS. She continue reading : CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL SOCIAL WORKERS

PH DEV’T PLAN REG’L GAB

Social Welfare and Development Regional Director Priscilla N. Razon discusses social development during the Regional Consultation on the Philippine Development Plan Midterm Update and Revalidation of the Results Matrix and Public Investment Program at Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City. The presentation entails two chapters of Davao Region’s Development Plan, which focuses on empowering and enhancing continue reading : PH DEV’T PLAN REG’L GAB

MOVING FORWARD

Victoria Junsay, hopeful amidst trials. MONTEVISTA, Compostela Valley – Four months before Typhoon Pablo brought down her house and every property she had, Victoria “Bicay” Junsay’s husband deserted her and her six children for another married woman from their village. Before TS Pablo struck her town, she already lost her husband. Now, she only has continue reading : MOVING FORWARD