Assistance in the Philippines
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is a government agency in the Philippines responsible for attending to the well-being and issues affecting elderly individuals within the nation. It plays a crucial role in implementing …
In 2011, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) held a press conference. One of the matters raised was that during typhoons and other calamities, “fisherfolk” are among the most affected. Aside from their …
Several years ago, the Social Technology Bureau (STB) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted research on an indigenous group of people, the Sama-Bajau. The study found intergenerational low educational attainment among …
In recent years, there has been a rise in the population of senior citizens in the country. This has also led to the increase of their needs, like heath care, housing, finances, and other social …
This month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), along with other agencies, is celebrating National Women’s Month. And so, it is only fitting that we discuss about the department’s programs for women, especially …