By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Employees of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who are impacted by disasters are also eligible to receive assistance from the agency.
During the DSWD Media Forum on August 29, Field Office (FO)-National Capital Region (NCR) Director Michael Joseph Lorico and Field Office-3 (Central Luzon) Regional Director Venus Rebuldela informed reporters that the agency ensures its disaster-affected employees receive the same support provided to the public during emergencies.
“As I always tell our colleagues, if we help people outside, why wouldn’t we help our own? We strive not to exclude anyone. Just because you are a DSWD employee doesn’t mean you should be left out; we’re all affected the same way,” Lorico stated.
The NCR regional director added that the agency also offers psychological support and financial assistance endorsements to employees through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.
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