The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, reminded families affected by calamities that they do not have to prove that they are poor before they can receive humanitarian assistance from the agency. DSWD-Disaster Response and Management Group Assistant Secretary...
Parents should listen more closely to their children and provide guidance without judgment to help them cope with stress, anxiety, and other challenges, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday, Aug. 24. DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao made the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday, Aug. 10, said it has P6 billion in standby funds and more than 4.98 million family food packs (FFPs) prepositioned nationwide as it continues to assist those affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat’ and tropical...
President Marcos shared that his sister, Irene Marcos-Araneta, has been helping him choose his Barong Tagalog, including the one he wore for his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). In his recent vlog, Marcos made the revelation when asked who chose his attire for the SONA held on July 27. The...
Eligible beneficiaries of the government 's Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Assistance do not need to apply to receive the cash subsidy, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said. DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao...
TV personality and socialite Tessa Prieto shared how she found a new chance at happiness with her new partner. Tessa first talked about her partner, Irene Nubla, in July during an interview with Julius Babao on his YouTube channel. During her guest appearance on "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda", Tessa...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it is expanding its processing centers to accommodate more families and individuals in street situations as it steps up efforts to provide them with shelter, support, and reintegration assistance. DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson...
As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlighted its accomplishments in the government 's continuing fight against hunger and poverty, investment in human capital, protection of...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the government is assessing whether another round of fuel assistance will be needed for the transport sector after more than 1.6 million public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and transport workers nationwide received cash aid. As of June...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said its cash assistance program for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers has reached about 1.6 million beneficiaries nationwide, with nearly ₱8 billion already released as it completes final payouts scheduled across Metro Manila and nearby...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (Department of Social Welfare and Development) has provided initial relief assistance to families affected by the collapse of an under-construction building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga on Sunday, May 24. A total of 34 affected...
The government’s “Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program” (TBTP) has reached more than 133,000 beneficiaries in its latest rollout as more families seek reading support for struggling readers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday, May 8. The program, which started its...
