Rappler's latest stories on relief operation
#ReliefPH: Help badly-hit towns recover from Typhoon Ambo
With their disaster funds already nearly depleted by coronavirus-related preparations, local governments and groups appeal to the public to help their towns recover from Typhoon Ambo
LGU certification required for groups conducting coronavirus relief ops
Groups unable to show this certification will be stopped at checkpoints, says DILG Spokesman Jonathan Malaya
Central Luzon cops bring P2.5M worth of relief goods to Batangas colleagues
Rice, bottled water, canned goods, and toiletries were collected through the Police Regional Office 3 and the Association of Chief of Police in the Philippines' initiative dubbed "Lingap para sa kapwa Pulis na biktima ng Bulkang Taal"
#ReliefPH: Help those affected by Typhoon Ursula
Communities affected by Typhoon Ursula need your support. This page shows how you can help.
#ReliefPH: Help victims of the Davao del Sur earthquake
(UPDATED) Here's where you can make in-kind and monetary donations to help people affected by the Davao del Sur earthquake
Cebu Pacific to deliver donations for Typhoon Tisoy victims for free
Donors will have to get an endorsement from the Department of the Interior and Local Government for Cebu Pacific to accommodate their cargo
MISLEADING: ‘Photos’ of relief operations in earthquake-hit Mindanao
Not all of the photos in Samonte's Facebook album were taken after the quakes in Cotabato, and not all are Del Rioz's own
#ReliefPH: How you can help those affected by the Batanes earthquakes
People affected by the recent Batanes earthquakes need your support. This page shows how you can help.
#ReliefPH: Help victims of Tropical Depression Usman
People affected by Tropical Depression Usman need your help and support. This page shows how you can help.
#ReliefPH: Help victims of Typhoon Ompong
People affected by Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut) need your help and support. This page shows how you can help.
Gov't, NGOs give P105 million in aid to monsoon victims
Evacuees receive assistance in the form of family food packs, sleeping mats, and medicines
#ReliefPH: Help those affected by August 2018 monsoon
People affected by floods from the southwest monsoon need your support. This page shows how you can help.
Arroyo sets NDRRMC briefing to review disaster relief plans
The new Speaker of the House distributes relief goods to residents affected by heavy flooding in Sasmuan and Dinalupihan towns in Central Luzon
DSWD: Low supply of NFA rice will not affect Mayon relief ops
Should there be shortage of National Food Authority stocks, the DSWD says it will consider purchasing commercial rice, subject to regular procurement rules
MMDA, Metro Manila LGUs to send aid for Mayon evacuees in Albay
Each Metro Manila local government unit will contribute at least P500,000 to a common fund for the evacuees. Emergency response personnel are also set for deployment.
DSWD waives conditions for release of 4Ps fund to Mayon victims
Families staying in the 76 evacuation centers in Albay will also get temporary employment
#ReliefPH: Help those affected by Mayon Volcano threats
(UPDATED) People affected by Mayon Volcano threats need your help and support. This page shows how you can help.
EU provides P34 million in humanitarian aid to Vinta victims
'This EU contribution underlines our commitment to the people of the Philippines, many of whom have suffered great losses as a result of Tropical Storm Vinta and are in dire need of immediate assistance,' said EU's Christos Stylianides.
China to help victims of Davao mall fire, Vinta in January 2018
China joins Japan in committing to aid Davao City after two tragedies affected its residents just before Christmas
Davao City gov’t gives P83.4 million assistance to Vinta victims
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte says they plan to distribute a second batch of food packs on December 30 to 31 in anticipation of New Year's Eve
Over 31,000 affected by flooding in Davao City
The City Information Office urges donors to either drop their donations at the City Hall or directly give them to victims in coordination with evacuation center managers to ensure orderly distribution of relief goods
#ReliefPH: Help victims of Vinta
(UPDATED) People affected by Tropical Storm Vinta need your help and support. This page shows how you can help.
Caritas brings spirit of Christmas to Urduja-hit Biliran
Caritas Palo, the humanitarian arm of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo, distributes relief goods in remote Biliran towns
DSWD: Over 220,000 affected due to Urduja
(UPDATED) DSWD says it, together with local government units, has provided P718,995 worth of assistance to those affected by the typhoon
LGU, NGOs step up relief efforts for displaced families in Zamboanga
At least 3,666 families with 18,330 dependents in 17 coastal barangays are displaced due to the massive floods and storm surge in Zamboanga City
DSWD conducts relief operations for people displaced by Maring
The welfare department says at least 221 families or 924 persons were affected by the heavy downpour and flooding caused by Maring which hit Luzon as a tropical depression
DSWD gives P3.2M worth of aid to Leyte earthquake survivors
A total of 1 837 families or 9 185 persons living in Leyte are displaced by the earthquake
Marawi clash evacuees now volunteers
I want to help the victims because I was also a victim says MSU Marawi student Edward Borres who fled his city with fellow students two days after the clashes began
Students, companies donate to families in Marawi
The DSWD thanks the many groups and individuals who continue to send goods and cash to victims of the Marawi conflict
Maranao student helps build Muslim-Christian understanding in evacuation site
A young Maranao student volunteer in an evacuation center in Iligan City builds a bridge of solidarity between Muslim and Christian evacuees and responders
Aid reaches stranded residents in Marawi
The DSWD continues to assist the affected families both in the evacuation centers and those staying outside evacuation centers Social Secretary Judy Taguiwalo says
How to help Marawi evacuees through DSWD
UPDATED Those interested to help may send in kind or cash donations to the Department of Social Welfare and Development
Over 55,000 people forced to flee homes in Marawi
The Department of Social Welfare and Development says it will provide assistance even to evacuees staying in their neighbors or relatives houses
Balo-i residents band together to help Marawi evacuees
The Riga family and neighbors in Balo i town in Lanao del Norte bring food and water to people forced to take the 32 kilometer journey from Marawi City to Iligan City many on foot
At least 13 evacuation centers open for Marawi residents - DSWD
A total of P1 3 billion worth of stockpile and standby funds are also available according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development
DSWD to Marawi residents: 'Don't panic, organize yourselves'
Punta sila sa mga nakaupo nating local government officials at sa ating mga DSWD focal persons humingi ng tamang instructions says DSWD Undersecretary Hope Hervilla
Groups call for donations for crisis-hit Marawi
UPDATED Here s how you can help residents of Marawi City amid clashes between the Philippine military and local terrorists
DSWD sends aid for families in earthquake-hit Batangas
Food water blankets and tents are provided for the residents affected by the twin earthquakes
NPA rebels declare temporary ceasefire in quake-hit areas
The NPA s ceasefire covers the whole province of Surigao del Norte and the towns of Cabadbaran Tubay Jabonga and Santiago in Agusan Del Norte
Over 7,000 families affected by Typhoon Nina still in evacuation centers
Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo also calls on the public to report irregularities in the distribution of relief goods
Amid criticism, Robredo camp says VP involved in typhoon response
Vice President Leni Robredo is coordinating her office s relief operations for Typhoon Nina even while in the US for a family reunion according to her spokesperson
Bayanihan spirit alive in Cagayan during, after Lawin
In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Lawin Haima members of some of the hardest hit communities and volunteers are coming together for relief and recovery efforts
Recto: Calamity fund enough, challenge is to release aid fast
With P37 billion in its calamity fund the Philippines should focus on simplifying and speeding up the process of releasing money for disaster hit areas says Senator Ralph Recto
DSWD: PH has enough relief funds, foreign aid not needed now
Hindi tayo dapat maging pala asa at pala hingi sa mga dayuhang gobyerno kung kaya nating tumindig sa sariling paa says Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo
WATCH: No relief, electricity yet in isolated Peñablanca town
Food housing and solar lamps are now among the immediate needs of the typhoon victims
SIGN UP: DSWD needs volunteers for #LawinPH relief packing efforts
Sign up here if you or your organization wish to help in packing additional relief goods for those affected by Super Typhoon Lawin
DSWD: P1M worth of relief goods given to families affected by Karen
The DSWD says there are enough supplies for affected families but distribution is difficult in far flung areas
Red alert for habagat: DSWD activates Virtual Operations Center
Information is power and we want this power to be used by Filipinos so they themselves can find means to prepare for calamities and help themselves immediately when calamities strike says DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo
#ReliefPH: How to help those affected by monsoon rains
DSWD provides guidelines on how Filipinos can help those who are displaced by heavy rains
DSWD bares relief plans for La Niña
The Department of Social Welfare and Development and its 17 field offices has a total of P956 057 439 20 6 million in standby funds which could be used to purchase emergency relief supplies
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