Assistance in the Philippines
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 …
When it comes to dealing with natural calamities, the Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) usually takes the lead. When it comes to war and conflict concerns, …
“Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan (The youth is the hope of the motherland),” our national hero, Jose Rizal, wrote. Likewise, a popular song describes children as “our future.” Indeed, the health, rights, and well-being …
Medicines, hospitalization, emergencies — all of these cost money. Even with assistance from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) or the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), many Pinoys struggle to cope with medical expenses. Fortunately, …