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DSWD's 'Pag-Abot' program reaches over 2,000 beneficiaries

Published Mar 22, 2024 11:05 am

After institutionalizing its "Pag-Abot" program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Friday, March 22, that the initiative had reached 2,078 beneficiaries.

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The program aims to reach out to families, children, and individuals living without shelter on the streets, providing them with essential interventions and support.

"Since April 24, 2023, the Pag-abot Program has reached out to 1,276 family members and 802 unattached individuals, including children and senior citizens," DSWD Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group Irene B. Dumlao said in a statement.

On January 18, Malacañang issued Executive Order (EO) No. 52, officially institutionalizing and expanding the agency's "Oplan Pag-Abot."

READ:

https://mb.com.ph/2024/1/20/marcos-institutionalizes-dswd-s-pag-abot-program-for-vulnerable-people

"The program has indeed expanded after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. institutionalized it, gaining a significant impact on its overall implementation and operations," Dumlao added.

Under EO 52, an inter-agency committee was established, with DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian serving as the chairperson and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. as the vice-chairperson.

This committee was tasked with expanding the provision of services and assistance to the beneficiaries targeted by the Pag-abot Program.

Moreover, Dumalao, who is also the agency's co-spokesperson, pointed out that institutionalizing the program has guaranteed the efficient delivery of services to disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals residing on the streets.

"Current efforts of DSWD's Pag-Abot team are complemented by concerned agencies, so we were able to profile and encourage more individuals to be reached out," she said.

When does the 'Pag-abot' program launch?

In August 2023, before its institutionalization, the DSWD launched the "Oplan Pag-Abot" project.

Under this initiative, teams of social workers conducted outreach operations in various cities across Metro Manila on a 24-hour shifting basis.

READ:

https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/29/dswd-to-unveil-outreach-project-for-families-children-in-street-situations

Furthermore, through the Pag-Abot program, people who used to call the streets their homes are offered different kinds of help.

These include medical care, food support, help with transportation, chances to earn a living, temporary aid for families, and emergency financial and shelter assistance.

"The DSWD provides the reached-out individuals with cash aid through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, reintegrates them into their respective provinces, and refers them to agency-run Centers and Residential Care Facilities for temporary shelter depending on their case," DSWD said.

The agency also mentioned they refer the beneficiaries to their local government units for the help they might need.

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