
29/07/2025
PRESS RELEASE | DSWD FO 1 Remains Operational and Responsive Amid Typhoon Emong’s Impact in Region 1
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 - Ilocos Region (DSWD FO 1) continues to lead disaster response and early recovery efforts following the devastation brought by Typhoon Emong. Despite sustaining impacts themselves, the “Angels in Red Vests” remain steadfast in providing immediate relief and protection services to affected communities.
As Vice Chair for Response and Early Recovery of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council 1 (RDRRMC 1), and as the primary agency for delivering social protection programs, the agency ensures that internally displaced persons (IDPs) receive appropriate assistance through Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM).
As of the latest Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) report, over 1.6 million individuals, or 467,113 families, have been affected by the typhoon across Region 1. The provinces of Pangasinan and La Union were the most affected by the typhoon, with Pangasinan alone accounting for over 1.4 million individuals or 383,484 families, while La Union reported 190,164 individuals or 65,617 families affected.
“Even though some of our own personnel were affected by the typhoon, we remain committed to our mission. We are here to serve the people and ensure that no one is left behind during this time of disaster" said Regional Director Marie Angela S. Gopalan.
Read full story in this link: https://fo1.dswd.gov.ph/2025/07/dswd-fo-1-remains-operational-and-responsive-amid-typhoon-emongs-impact-in-region-1/
Department of Social Welfare and Development - DSWD