Archie trains as an automotive mechanic. Baganga Davao Oriental -In the continuing ‘Pablo’ recovery and rehabilitation program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), more livelihood projects are being accessed to Typhoon Pablo survivors. Some 43 students whose parents are graduating from Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program are now enrolled in community based vocational and continue reading : Livelihood continues to boost ‘Pablo’ survivors

PASKUJUAN IN TAGUM. Mayor Allan L. Rellon [right] of Tagum City and Director Priscilla N. Razon of DSWD lead the ribbon cutting ceremonies during the opening of DSWD PaskuJuan Festival and Bazaar at Tagum City Trade and Cultural Center on Sunday. Also in photo are [from left] DSWD Assistant Director Ma. Vilia L. Vigil, Tagum continue reading : PaskuJuan in Tagum

COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE -People participation in preparing for disasters as well as rigorous implementation of local disaster plans are the best ways to combat future disasters. This was affirmed by local officials and residents alike who experienced the intense ferocity of Typhoon Pablo in December 2012. The community should be involved in problem and project continue reading : People involvement, preparation: Best response to disasters

Olaycon, Monkayo, Compostela Valley – “After typhoon Pablo badly hit our area in December 4, 2012, our community realized that the success of rehabilitation initiatives do not just depend on the funds produced by government, but how quickly and efficiently a community responds to such crisis,” shared Janet B. Diel, Barangay Chair and Kalahi-CIDSS Volunteer of continue reading : A community unites for sustainable rehab

Nearly three years past Tropical Storm Pablo (Bopha), partners and survivors hail the quick and continuing response of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in relief operations, early recovery and rehabilitation of affected communities. First in line In her message during the turnover of permanent shelters in Cateel, Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon of Davao continue reading : DSWD ‘Pablo’ response: First, fast, sustained -LGUs