The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) plans to bring the benefits of its risk-resiliency projects to more communities by next year, through the Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) at BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished).
From 310 cities and municipalities in 61 provinces for the year 2024, the Project LAWA and BINHI will expand its reach and cater to 323 cities and municipalities in 67 provinces by 2025, according to Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for Special Projects Maria Isabel Lanada.
Lanada said this expansion is responsive to the climate outlook of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) which reported an increased number of provinces, cities, and municipalities that may be potentially affected by the El Nino and La Nina.
While the allotted fund for Project LAWA at BINHI for the year 2025 stands at Php1.4 billion and did not increase from the previous year, SAS Lanada said the agency is motivated to ensure that no communities in need will be left behind.
The institutionalization of the twin projects is now being pushed as it presents a proactive intervention and sustainable solution to combat hunger, poverty while alleviating the impact of weather phenomenon and climate change.
