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THERE IS HOPE AMID DISASTER

Wednesday, 18 January 2012 15:39 |

The vestiges of TS Sendong were not a picture of devastation but a picture of hope. Through the eyes of Magdalena Diagas, 52 years old, of Isla de Oro,losing her 74-year-old mother at the height of the typhoon did not stop her from keeping hope.

Currently staying in Calaanan Tent City with her three siblings and their children, Magdalena said that she has “accepted what happened and is now looking forward to having a house of their own.”

“We are much better here because we have privacy and we can even cook real food, such as vegetables,” Magdalena happily stated. She has gone through psychosocial sessions (PSP) which helped her cope with the grief.

Jerlyn Punay, 42 years old like Magdalena is staying in a tent in Calaanan with her husband and two sons. “We hope we could move to a permanent house soon but right now, we are just thankful that we are all together,” Jerlyn enthused. A peek inside their tent revealed her two boys playing with their new toys.

Their dwelling was neat with a bed, a wall clock, and their meager possessions.

Marlyn is another Calaanan Tent City resident who has learned how to cope with her situation by trying to earn a modest living selling buko juice. “Life has to go on, we must have hope, move on, and not be stuck in this unpleasant situation,” Marlyn says with conviction.

Most of the evacuees at Calaanan came from Isla de Oro, one of the seven areas declared as “no-build zones.’

DSWD FAST-TRACKS THE VALIDATION OF SHELTER BENEFICIARIES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EVACUATION CENTERS

Saturday, 14 January 2012 07:54 |

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is fast-tracking the identification and validation of Typhoon ‘Sendong’ victims outside and inside evacuation centers for the shelter assistance program of Government.

Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman has given instructions to conduct surveys and intensify coordination efforts with local officials to identify the family-victims of typhoon. Efforts are also being conducted to prioritize the identification of families previously residing in the “No Build Zones/Areas” declared by the MGB.

“It is important to know who were the actual residents in the No Build Areas and where they are now for an efficient shelter assistance provision,” Secretary Soliman said. Getting the actual number will help in planning purposes, as well as ensure that all qualified beneficiaries will be included.

DSWD Field Office X Regional Director Araceli Solamillo said that the staff, as well as volunteers, are now doing intensive validation and survey of families. The Field Office is also coordinating with barangay officials as well as the office of the COMELEC to get the actual list of families registered to have previously resided in the No Build Zones.

DSWD Trains LGU Social Workers on Psychosocial Interventions

Thursday, 12 January 2012 13:01 |

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is conducting a three-day training on Psychosocial Support Interventions for the local government unit social workers of Region X in Cagayan de Oro City which started on January 9 to 12, 2012.

Some 38 social workers are participating in the training. The representatives are from Malaybalay City, Talakag, Salay, Sogbongcogon,Kinoguitan,Medina,Balingoan,Gingoog, Magsaysay, Lugait, Alubijid, Naawan, Jasaan, Tagaloan,Claveria, Valencia City, Manticao, Villanueva, Initao and Libertad, Misamis Oriental. The trained social workers will be deployed after the activity.

The psychosocial intervention will help address the psychosocial needs of the persons affected by disaster. In addition, the PSP session aims to empower and enhance people’s participation in regaining the well-being, as well as establish care and assistance for the affected persons. ### (DSWD – Social Marketing Service) January 10, 2012.

Vice President Binay with DSWD,DILG, DPWH Secretaries hold a Consultation Dialogue on Shelter Assistance for ‘Sendong’ Victims

Saturday, 14 January 2012 07:50 |

Vice President Jejomar Binay led the multi-sectoral Consultation Dialogue “Pagtambayayong sa Pagtabang sa mga na Sendong: Bagong Bahay Bagong Buhay” held at Grand Caprice, Cagayan de Oro City last January 11, 2012.

The Vice-President held the dialogue on shelter assistance for typhoon “Sendong” victims together with Secretaries Corazon Juliano-Soliman, Jesus Robredo, Rogelio Singson and Cecilia Alba of the DSWD, DILG, DPWH and HUDCC, respectively. Also present were Cagayan De Oro City Mayor Vicente Emano, Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz, Representatives Jose Benjamin Benildo and Rufus Rodriguez from the first and second district of CDO.

Participants of the dialogue include victims of Typhoon Sendong and representatives from national and international non-government organizations and funding agencies.

VP Binay opened the dialogue by stating that the national government agencies are converging initiatives and services to address the shelter needs of the victims. Further, the Vice President shared that the President has given instructions to prioritize the needs of the victims, especially, the shelter assistance.

Shelter Cluster Meets to Discuss Action Plan for Relocation

Tuesday, 10 January 2012 13:08 |

Government and Non-Government Member Organizations comprising the Shelter Cluster for Cagayan De Oro met today to discuss the proposed Action Plan formulated by DSWD FO X for the resettlement and relocation of victims of Typhoon Sendong.

DSWD Regional Director Araceli Solamillo chaired the meeting with DSWD Assistant Secretary Camilo G. Gudmalin. Some of the cluster member organizations which attended include: CDO City Government; Office of the Second Congressional District; Office of the Civil Defense FO X, HUDCC FO X, Shelterbox, International Organization for Migration; United Nations Development Programme; UN-Habitat; UN-WFP; UNHCR; UN-OCHA; IFRC; All Hands Volunteers; Save the Children; Plan International; NHA; HLURB FO 10; DILG FO 10; DENR FO 10; CHR FO X; DOH FO 10; and the Catholic Relief Services (CRS).

The action plan was presented by Director Solamillo which consists of short- and medium-term responses to address shelter problems of the victims. The director also provided an update report on the status of evacuation centers in Cagayan de Oro as well as in Iligan City. Director Solamillo added that the DSWD FO already has the list of priority families for relocation. These families are those in evacuation centers who used to reside in areas declared by the DENR-MGB as “No Build Zones.”

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THERE IS HOPE AMID DISASTER

DSWD FAST-TRACKS THE VALIDATION OF SHELTER BENEFICIARIES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EVACUATION CENTERS

DSWD Trains LGU Social Workers on Psychosocial Interventions

Vice President Binay with DSWD,DILG, DPWH Secretaries hold a Consultation Dialogue on Shelter Assistance for ‘Sendong’ Victims

Shelter Cluster Meets to Discuss Action Plan for Relocation