LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has placed its offices on blue alert status as tropical storm Ada, the first cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year, continues to be monitored. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of DSWD Disaster Response and Management Group said a blue alert means the agency would be preparing and putting its disaster response plans in place. “Ang buong DSWD, kabilang ang aming mga Field Offices, ay patuloy na naghahanda at nakikipag-ugnayan sa mga lokal na pamahalaan na madadaanan ni Bagyong Ada,” Dumlao said on a statement on […]... Keep on reading: Ada: DSWD on 'Blue Alert,' assures relief aid for affected residents