Assistance in the Philippines
Based on a 2011 study cited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), almost 5.5 million children aged 5 to 17 years old are working. Of these, almost 55% are working in hazardous …
The DSWD Home for Girls serves a safe haven in Philippine society by providing a support system for vulnerable girls who may have experienced abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other forms of adversity. Its mission is …
Have you ever heard of the Social Technology Bureau (STB)? For starters, it’s part of the Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD). Secondly, it focuses on developing various social welfare and development programs. Most, …
Republic Act No. 7432, as amended by Republic Act No. 9994, provides comprehensive benefits for senior citizens in the Philippines. Under this legislation, senior citizens aged 60 and above are entitled to various privileges and …
The DSWD Centenarian Program is a social welfare program initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Philippines. It aims to recognize and honor Filipino citizens who reach the age of …