Assistance in the Philippines
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently announced a significant update under the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act (RA 11861). Spouses of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) working abroad for at least one continuous …
Last year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced an expanded grant for members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). This applies to members who are pregnant, and those who are lactating …
In a previous post, we talked about how persons with disabilities (PWDs) can apply for a PWD ID Card. Unfortunately, there are people who have been taking advantage by creating and selling fake IDs. For …
Last January 3, 2025, three Cabinet members gathered to discuss the guidelines for “Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program” (AKAP), an initiative designed to be a safety net for “near poor” or low-income Filipinos. …
The “Walang Gutom Kitchen” is the latest initiative of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) when it comes to addressing involuntary hunger among people, especially the homeless or those living on the streets. …