Malate, Manila – As of 3PM today, the onslaught of Typhoon Nona left the region of MiMaRoPa with 108,681 affected families or 493,081 persons in 51 municipalities and more than 82,000 damaged housing units (53,974 partially damaged and 28,313 totally damaged). There are still 73 evacuation centers open managed by the local government units in continue reading : DSWD MiMaRoPa Advisory on Typhoon Nona
MALATE, Manila– (Update of 11/20/15, 9:00 PM) There are still 88 evacuation centers managed by the Local Government Units remain open to date providing temporary shelter to 18,333 families or 236,297 individuals in Oriental Mindoro. Seven centers in Calapan City, ten in Socorro, 12 in Baco, 29 in Pinamalayan, and 30 in Naujan. As of December continue reading : Evacuation centers still open for Nona-affected families in Oriental Mindoro
MALATE, Manila- (Update as of 11/20/15, 9:00 AM) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) MiMaRoPa through its Municipal Action Team (MAT) continue to conduct assessment of more than 53,000 totally and partially damaged housing units in the municipalities that were hit by Typhoon Nona. There are 23,750 houses reported as totally damaged while continue reading : Typhoon Nona initial damage assessment reveals more than 53,000 housing units destroyed in MiMaRoPa
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY- The Provincial Government of Palawan (PGOP) won two times in a row as regional champion for the 2015 Gawad Listahanan search under provincial category while the Province of Romblon is this year’s first runner-up. The awarding was held in Palawan on December 11, 2015 which was witnessed by partner Local Government Units (LGUs), continue reading : DSWD awards Palawan province: Gawad Listahanan champion
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY- Three local photographers from Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro won the first ever Listahanan @ Work: photo contest by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) MiMaRoPa. The contest aims to promote transparency in the process of identifying potential beneficiaries of the government social protection programs. Joebert Famini, student from Mindoro State continue reading : Mindoreños win for DSWD’s photo contest
Quezon City- In line with the Mayors’ Forum held last February 2015 which has strengthened the commitment of the LGUs to Kalahi CIDSS, the Department of Social Welfare and Development IV- MiMaRoPa conducted the Community Driven Development (CDD) Workshop for LGUs cum Local Chief Executives Forum Last October 20 to 24, 2015 at Great Eastern continue reading : DSWD MiMaRoPa Aims for the Adoption of Community Driven Development
Urduja is a legendary Filipino heroine recognized for her strong leadership and passion for serving the people. Deviating from stereotype about woman being weak and passive, Urduja showed that she is a ruler who can mobilize and defend her people. She is a true legendary warrior. In the midst of sea paradise in Taytay Palawan, continue reading : Urduja of Seaweeds Production in Taytay Palawan
The provincial government of Occidental Mindoro hosted the 53rd Regional Development Council (RDC) full council meeting held on December 4, 2015 in Provincial Convention Center Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro. RDC IV-MiMaRoPa Chairman and Romblon Governor Eduardo C. Firmalo presided the meeting which was attended by the following directors and representatives of regional line agencies, local continue reading : DSWD IV-MiMaRoPa attends the 53rd RDC Full Council meeting in Occidental Mindoro
