Reina Mercedes, Isabela – Shekina Glorie Sario’s thoughts were to go home Monday evening to be with her family as Typhoon Rosita began its onslaught in Isabela Province, knowing how hard it is to leave family members during disaster situations. But as it is when it comes to disaster situations, she chose to stay in continue reading : Field Workers Go Beyond Call of Duty to Help Typhoon Rosita-affected Families

Gonzaga, Cagayan – Ngiti ang namutawi sa mga labi ng mga batang tumira sa Gonzaga People’s Gym, Gonzaga, Cagayan na nagsilbing evacuation center sa lugar noong nanalasa ang Bagyong Rosita. Lunes ng gabi ng magsimulang magparamdam ang Bagyong Rosita dahilan para ilikas ng Local Government Unit (LGU) katuwang ang Municipal Action Team (MAT) ng Department continue reading : MAT Gonzaga Masigasig Tumulong sa mga Pamilyang Apektado ng Bagyong Rosita

November 2, 2018 – In the wake of typhoon Rosita, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (MDRRMC) of various municipalities in Cagayan have simultaneously commenced its relief operations to approximately 4,213 families affected in 25 municipalities of the Province of Cagayan. Prioritizing the 4,213 families currently housed in evacuation centers, family food packs continue reading : Relief Operations in Cagayan Commence After Typhoon Rosita

Penablanca, Cagayan – Taking advantage of fair weather conditions since the departure of Typhoon Rosita in the region, the Cagayan Valley Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CV-RDRRMC) led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 02 (DSWD FO2) conducted the 1st Response Cluster Meeting for Typhoon Rosita in Valley Hotel continue reading : DSWD Field Office 02 Leads 1st Response Cluster Meeting for Typhoon Rosita

October 31, 2018 – A day after Typhoon Rosita made landfall in the province of Isabela, the Municipal Action Team (MAT) of Echague has started doing response operations to affected individuals and families in the municipality. The MAT is also lending a hand to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Echague and other frontline agencies continue reading : Municipal Action Team of Echague, Isabela Conducts Initial Response Operation in the Aftermath of Typhoon Rosita

Ilagan City, Isabela – The secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, yesterday arrived in the province of Isabela to monitor the preparedness of the region in response operations for Typhoon Rosita. Secretary Bautista visited the Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Isabela to check on the status of continue reading : Secretary Bautista Visits Isabela as Typhoon Rosita Makes Landfall in the Province

Tuguegarao City – More than a month after Typhoon Ompong made landfall over Cagayan province, the field office has fulfilled its mandate for the prompt distribution of assistance to families affected by the typhoon. To date, a total of 81,566 family food packs where distributed to affected cities/municipalities across the region with a total cost continue reading : DSWD Fulfills Augmentation Assistance to Typhoon Ompong-affected Families, Awaits Funding for Shelter Assistance

October 29, 2018 – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 02 (DSWD FO2) is on full alert for the looming landfall of Typhoon Rosita this week. Members of the field office’s Disaster Response and Management Division (DRMD) attended the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) attended by members of the Cagayan Valley Regional Disaster continue reading : DSWD FO2 Conducts Preparedness Measures for Typhoon Rosita

In line with the 26th year of celebrating the National Family Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 02 (DSWD FO2) conducted indicative activities to commemorate the celebration which ran from September 23 to 29 of this year. The first activity was done on September 28, 2018 with the conduct of a continue reading : DSWD FO2 Promotes Meaningful Family Bond through a Healthier Lifestyle in Celebration of the 26th National Family Week

October 12, 2018 – About a month after Typhoon Ompong made landfall in the region, citizens of Dupax Del Norte in Nueva Vizcaya province recall how fortunate they were that they followed preparations made by field office staff and their local government unit (LGU) that minimized the extent of damage to their lives and livelihood. continue reading : Preparation is Key to Survival as LGU Dupax Del Norte Hurdles Typhoon Ompong