The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB) has significantly augmented the disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) capabilities of DSWD Field Office MIMAROPA through the provision of Camp Coordination and Camp Management and Internally Displaced Persons’ Protection (CCCM and IDPP) Training of Trainers on May 26-30, 2025. continue reading : DRMB conducts CCCM-IDPP Training of Trainers in MIMAROPA
Amid the ongoing Kanlaon disaster response operations, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB) in collaboration with the technical expert from the Water Engineering Technology (WET) industries conducted a two-day technical orientation on the operation of the Mobile Water Treatment Unit and Water Tanker Truck. The activity continue reading : DRMB conducts orientation on Mobile Water Treatment Unit and Water Tanker Truck operation in FOs NIR and VI
In a heartfelt ceremony held on Monday (05 May) at the Katapatan Boardroom of the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City, Secretary Rex Gatchalian extended his sincere gratitude to the dedicated members of the Philippine Rapid Response Deployment Team (PRRDT). These volunteers made significant contributions to the relief efforts for the survivors of the March continue reading : DSWD Secretary recognizes PRRDT who provided relief efforts in Myanmar quake
The DSWD Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) conducted a five-day Work and Financial Planning Workshop for Fiscal Year 2026 on April 21 to 25, 2025, in Cebu City. The planning workshop served as a venue to develop and harmonize a detailed, realistic, and actionable Work and Financial Plan of DRMG, which was actively participated in continue reading : DRMG leads discussion on 2026 Work and Financial Plan
On behalf of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB) Director Maria Isabel Lanada served as one of the keynote speakers at the 1st National Convention of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (LDRRM) Officers and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Practitioners held on April 24 in continue reading : DRMB Director Lanada graces 1st National Convention of LDRRMOs and DRR Practitioners
The Department of Social Welfare and Development – DSWD Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) facilitated the delivery of two Water Tanker Truck units on 16 April 2025. These Water Tanker Truck units will be instrumental in providing potable drinking water to displaced families during the onslaught of disasters where sources of clean water are unavailable. continue reading : DSWD DRMB administers send-off of 2 Water Tanker Truck Units to FO 7 and NIR
As of April 8, 2025, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG), has successfully delivered 14 out of the 15 procured Mobile Kitchens to various Field Offices (FOs). This initiative, carried out through the close coordination and joint efforts of the Administrative Service – General Services Division continue reading : DSWD Commences Turnover of Mobile Kitchens to Field Offices, Enhances Disaster Response Operations Nationwide
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB) held its first Project LAWA and BINHI Experiential Learning Exchange Visit between DSWD Field Offices (FOs) from Luzon and Visayas clusters from April 8 to 11 in Siquijor Province. The activity aims to facilitate exchange of good practices, learn from continue reading : Project LAWA and BINHI holds its 1st Experiential Learning Exchange Visit in Siquijor