Assistance in the Philippines
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 …
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 …