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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated its appeal to the public to refrain from giving alms to children, homeless individuals, and indigenous peoples (IPs) on the streets and instead encourage responsible ways to help, especially during the holiday season when their...

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded as "proactive measure" to address poverty President Marcos' recent directive to boost aid for street children and homeless individuals or families in need of urgent help. It cited the implementation of the "Pag-abot Program" which aims to evacuate...

CEBU CITY—The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH 7) is willing to include street children in its vaccination drive for pediatric population as suggested by a group of medical practitioners here. Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, chief pathologist and spokesperson of DOH-7, welcomed the suggestion of...

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to "give attention" to so-called street urchins, saying they could become spreaders of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). THEY'RE EVERYWHERE--Street children are seen playing along Lacson...