Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT 12
City of Koronadal
KEY TALKING POINTS
for DSWD-12 Regional Dir. Bai Zorahayda Taha
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| DWSW XII Regional Director explain during the press con. |
1. Offshoot to President Aquino's ocular
inspection last June 22, around the flooded corners of Cotabato City, across
the region and the ARMM, he specifically instructed the DSWD 12 to take the
following tasks:
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improve the condition of the evacuation centers
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ensure potable drinking water for evacuees
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ensure food packs to reach actual flood victims
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work with DOH to minimize spread of disease in
evacuation center
2. Our social workers are trained, resourced and
ready to accomplish missions in times of calamities and disasters.
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| the spirit of volunteerism lives. |
3. As of June 23 (6am), there are 70,169 families
affected by the flash flood in the region. They are currently served in the
evacuation centers. A total of P13,085,688 worth of assistance were already
given. Out of this, DSWD has a counterpart augmentation support of
P10,493,260.00.
4. We are committed to the cause of faster,
smarter better services, together, and will remain in areas where calamities
are founded as long as we are needed to augment support and guide our partners
in service delivery.
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| Dir. Taha shows DSWD cards are for free. |
5. Our fight to counter distress, trauma and
hunger is tough but we will remain steadfast and not lose heart, same with our
dealings in previous disaster such as in conflict management situation.
6. We are moving forward together with DOH, local
government units, and NGOs as partners in quality and effective delivery of
social protection services.
7. The DSWD is values-based, people-focused
agency that strives to uphold the dignity of all. As the core social protection
agency of the government, we have never failed the will of the Filipino people.
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| DSWD on the go 24/7 for relief distribution. |
8. The DSWD appeals for volunteers to repack
relief goods and encourages students, civilians to take on the spirit of
volunteerism to help evacuees in various shelter camps.
