Officials of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) discuss with Mayor Erlinda C. Nuňez of Cateel, Davao Oriental the status of the Php 34 million-worth evacuation center [right photos] being constructed in Poblacion Cateel. Similar evacuation centers are currently constructed in Tarragona, Lupon, Digos City, Tagum City, Davao City and Nabunturan, all funded by DPWH. (DSWD)

A 104-year old centenarian in Kapalong, Davao Del Norte receives her cash gift from officials of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Gemma D. Dela Cruz and Arris P. Medrano during the recent awarding. Centenarians poor or rich are entitled to receive a Php 100,000 “centenarian gift” among other incentives, as well as recognition from the government for reaching 100 years under Republic Act 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016. (DSWD)