Assistance in the Philippines
Previously, we talked about medical assistance, which is part of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). In this article, we will discuss another …
Violence against women and children (VAWC) is a serious issue that the country faces to this day. Fortunately, the Philippine government has been active in addressing this matter, establishing facilities and creating programs for victims …
In a previous post, we featured The Haven – National Center for Women, a 24-hour residential care facility that provides emergency shelter, care, and protection to women who are victims of violence. In this article, …
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently launched the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) in different parts of the country. Basically, the program aims to protect minimum wage earners from the …
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 …