Assistance in the Philippines
Have you ever heard of the “Bahay Pag-Asa?” Did you know that almost every province and highly-urbanized city in the Philippines has one? Literally, the term translates to “House of Hope.” It is a place …
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps is the flagship poverty alleviation initiative of the government. Carried out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), it provides cash assistance and other benefits for …
In the Philippines, there are institutions that address the needs of people who are suffering from mental illness. But how about those who have improved mental conditions? Is there are place that can prepare them …
Legal guardianship refers to a legal relationship established by a court between a guardian and an individual, typically a minor or an incapacitated adult, who is unable to make decisions for themselves. The guardian is …
The DSWD Household Number is a unique identifier assigned by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Listahanan (National Targeting System for Poverty Reduction) to each household in the Philippines. It serves …