Assistance in the Philippines
On separate occasions late last year and early this year, former combatants of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 30th Infantry Battalion. Just recently, these same former rebels received government …
Republic Act No. 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016 authorizes the provision of incentives to Filipinos who have reached the age of 100 years old and above. Recently, however, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed …
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) implements different kinds of programs for various beneficiaries, all year round. Among the most popular programs are the 4Ps, Social Amelioration Program, and Social Pension (for senior …
A single disaster may affect hundreds or thousands of families, but each family has different needs — depending on their location, occupation, household income, and other factors. For instance, a farmer may need an alternative …
Based on the 2008 National Demographic and Health Survey, one in five women aged 15-49 experienced physical abuse since age 15, and almost one in 10 women experienced sexual violence. In response to the rising …