Assistance in the Philippines
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 …
According to the 2015 Census of Population, Metro Manila is the most densely populated region in the Philippines, with a density of 20,875 persons per square kilometer. Many of these are informal settlers who do …
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, both local and international health agencies noticed a significant increase in mental health concerns. Many people feared for themselves and their loved ones, staying at home and taking …
In 1954, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation was created to carry out the vocational rehabilitation programs for the blind and other persons with disabilities (PWDs). Eventually, the National Vocational Rehabilitation Center (NVRC) was established, part …