The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday, Oct. 28 said it is ready to assist residents affected by the ongoing clashes between members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and government troops in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed the...
When Mitzi Isican Waclin first joined the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in 2012, her family only hoped she could finish school. Thirteen years later, that same student from Brgy. Poblacion, Buguias, Benguet, has achieved what once felt impossible. She is now a licensed physician. The...
To sustain the government’s ongoing relief and recovery efforts following recent disasters, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱740.8 million to replenish the Quick Response Funds (QRF) of concerned agencies. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed more than P23 million in food aid for people affected by massive flooding in Capiz province due to tropical cyclone ‘’Ramil’’ last weekend. As of Oct. 24, the DSWD distributed more than P21.27 million...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, Oct. 23 soft launched its new Solo Parent ID System, allowing solo parents and representatives from partner local government units (LGUs) to personally test the online platform. DSWD-Protective Programs Assistant Secretary Ada...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released at least P65 million in humanitarian assistance to families and individuals affected by the doublet earthquake that struck Manay, Davao Oriental on Oct. 10. DSWD-Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and Vice Mayor Chi Atienza distributed financial assistance to fire victims in Barangay 213, Tondo, Manila on Monday, Oct. 13. Together with District 3 councilors, they gave P15,000 each to the 33 families that lost their homes in the fire last Oct....
The bill providing free funeral services to indigent Filipino families has officially lapsed into law without the signature of President Marcos, Malacañang confirmed Monday, Oct. 13. In a text message, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the measure, now Republic Act No....
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development–11 reported on Sunday, Oct. 12, that they have extended P27.3 million to families affected by the twin earthquakes that hit Manay town in Davao Oriental province and felt across Mindanao. In a Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started distributing the second tranche of relief assistance for 12 northern towns in Cebu affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on Sept. 30. Following a meeting with local chief executives in northern Cebu,...
A businesswoman who allegedly sells relief packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in an entrapment operation in Tondo, Manila on Thursday night, Oct. 2. Operatives of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group...
To expedite the recovery of victims of recent calamities that have struck the country, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of ₱1.6 billion for the calamity funds of national government agencies. This amount has been used to replenish the quick response funds (QRFs)...
