Assistance in the Philippines
The Philippine government has been implementing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program for many years now. More popularly known as “4Ps,” it is a conditional cash transfer type of program that seeks to uplift the lives …
In an earlier article, we warned readers about false news regarding the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The agency clarified that it was NOT giving cash aid to graduating students, and reminded the …
One of the major programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, better known as “4Ps.” As the flagship poverty alleviation program of the Philippine government, it …
The Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) is a program that helps beneficiaries with their daily subsistence and medical needs. As per Republic Act No. 7432, indigent senior citizens are entitled to a monthly …
In the Philippines, the sale of babies or children is illegal under Republic Act 9208 (as amended by R.A. 10346 and further amended by R.A. 11862), a.k.a. the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2023. Those …