Assistance in the Philippines
Previously, we talked about medical assistance, which is part of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In this article, we will discuss another …
Violence against women and children (VAWC) is a serious issue that the country faces to this day. Fortunately, the Philippine government has been active in addressing this matter, establishing facilities and creating programs for victims …
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 a previous post, we featured The Haven – National Center for Women, a 24-hour residential care facility that provides emergency shelter, care, and protection to women who are victims of violence. In this article, …
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently launched the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) in different parts of the country. Basically, the program aims to protect minimum wage earners from the …