DSWD Urges Public to Respect Relief Efforts & Avoid Making Jokes Online 

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DSWD Urges Public to Respect Relief Efforts & Avoid Making Jokes Online  The Department of Social Welfare and Development urges public to respect relief efforts and avoid making jokes online.  DSWD has reminded the public to be sensitive and respectful when posting or sharing anything related to relief goods and assistance given to disaster victims. It came after an incident in … Read more

DSWD on Alert for Possible Impact of Tropical Storm Ramil 

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DSWD Places Field Offices Under Alert for Possible Impact of Tropical Storm Ramil  DSWD has placed all its field offices on high alert as the country braces for the possible effects of Tropical Storm Ramil.  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that the Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have already been activated to ensure immediate action and assistance once … Read more

DSWD Relief Goods Being Sold Illegally Caught By CIDG

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CIDG was able to locate DSWD relief goods at a warehouse The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) caught thousands of boxes of relief goods of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) being sold illegally. The social welfare department is focused on “policy and programs designed to … Read more

DSWD to Cover Burial Costs & Provide Aid to Families of Cebu Quake Victims 

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DSWD to Shoulder Burial Costs of Cebu Quake Victims  DSWD announced its decision to shoulder the burial cost and provide financial assistance to the families for quake victims in Cebu.  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped in to help families who lost loved ones in the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, … Read more

DSWD Reminds Public to Avoid Giving Alms to Beggars This Christmas Season

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DSWD Issues Reminder to Public on Upcoming Christmas Season “hindi po tamang magbigay ng tulong o ng limos sa kalsada“ DSWD reminded the public to avoid giving alms to beggars and homeless individuals this upcoming Christmas season.  During the “Ber” months, generosity becomes second nature for many Filipinos. People often extend kindness through gifts, donations, and acts of compassion. While this is a … Read more

Liza Soberano Lauded By DSWD For Revealing Her Past Struggles

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DSWD had this statement about what Liza Soberano revealed in a vlog The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) lauded actress Liza Soberano for her courage to reveal the past struggles she went through. Liza was featured in Can I Come In? YouTube channel. Through this platform, she revealed her traumatic childhood experiences, from … Read more

DSWD Reminds Public Not to Use Cash Aid for Gambling 

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DSWD Says Cash Aid Should Not Be Used for Gambling  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reminded the public not to use cash aid for gambling.  Recently, the agency has once again reminded the public to use government cash assistance wisely, stressing that it should never be spent on gambling.  According to the … Read more

DSWD Eyes Including Domestic Helpers & Janitors in 4Ps Program 

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DSWD Plans to Include Domestic Helpers & Janitors in 4Ps DSWD is planning to include the domestic helpers and janitors in Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or known as 4Ps.  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is considering expanding the coverage of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to include domestic helpers and janitors as … Read more

No More Handouts? Tulfo Wants 4Ps Replaced

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Senator Tulfo Calls for 4Ps Overhaul, Offers Entrepreneurial Path for Beneficiaries 4PS- In a move to empower Filipinos in poverty, Senator Tulfo proposes ending the 4Ps program and offering capital to help families start small businesses. Senator Erwin Tulfo has proposed scrapping the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and redirecting government assistance toward providing livelihood … Read more