DSWD chief leads Bulacan-leg of rice distribution for poor households

As part of the government’s efforts to ensure sufficient food supply among poor households, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution of rice in three municipalities in Bulacan province on Monday (October 9). Some 3,000 beneficiaries received premium-quality rice during a series of distribution activities spearheaded by Sec. Gatchalian continue reading : DSWD chief leads Bulacan-leg of rice distribution for poor households

DSWD chief gives out rice aid to 1K Obando, Bulacan residents

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian extends rice assistance to some 1,000 residents of Obando, Bulacan as part of the government’s effort to strengthen food security in the country. During the rice distribution on Monday (October 9) at the Barangay Tawiran Covered Court, the beneficiaries each received a 25-kilo sack of continue reading : DSWD chief gives out rice aid to 1K Obando, Bulacan residents

Mayon evacuees returning home after 4 months in temporary shelters – DSWD

After nearly four months of staying in temporary shelters due to the heightened activity of Mayon Volcano, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Bicol regional office, assisted in the decampment of more than 2,000  Mayon evacuees on October 6 and 7. The evacuees were allowed by the Provincial Government of Albay continue reading : Mayon evacuees returning home after 4 months in temporary shelters – DSWD

1k Paombong residents receive rice from DSWD

Some 1,000 residents of Paombong, Bulacan receive sacks of premium rice from Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian during a rice distribution activity on Monday (October 9) at the Paombong Municipal Court. Each beneficiary received a 25-kilo sack of rice which were part of the smuggled rice seized by the Bureau continue reading : 1k Paombong residents receive rice from DSWD

DSWD chief distributes 25-kilo premium rice to 1k Calumpit residents

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian leads the distribution of premium quality rice to 1,000 residents of Calumpit, Bulacan on Monday (October 9). Each recipient received 25-kilos of rice which were part of the more than 42,000 sacks of rice confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Zamboanga City last continue reading : DSWD chief distributes 25-kilo premium rice to 1k Calumpit residents

2nd graders under DSWD’s tutoring program receive free eyeglasses

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with GT Foundation Inc. (GTFI), distributed free prescription eyeglasses to elementary student-beneficiaries of Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program at the Bagong Silangan Elementary School (BSES) on Friday (October 6). Through the GTFI’s “Salamin sa Maliwanag na Bukas” program, some 95 beneficiaries studying at the BSES received continue reading : 2nd graders under DSWD’s tutoring program receive free eyeglasses

DSWD, GTFI give free eyeglasses to elementary studes under Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

Student-beneficiaries of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program check and try the free prescription eyeglasses they received from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the GT Foundation Inc. (GTFI), at the Bagong Silangan Elementary School on Friday (October 6). The beneficiaries were among the students who underwent free eye screening on continue reading : DSWD, GTFI give free eyeglasses to elementary studes under Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program

1k DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries in Antique receive rice aid, cash grants from PBBM

Some 1,000 beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Antique province received rice assistance and livelihood grants during the visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Panay Island on Friday (October 6). President Marcos and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution of 25-kilo sack continue reading : 1k DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries in Antique receive rice aid, cash grants from PBBM

PBBM, DSWD chief lead distribution of rice, cash aid in Capiz

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the government’s efforts to improve the lives of Filipino people during his visit to the Province of Capiz on Friday (October 6) to lead the distribution of rice and cash aid to the vulnerable sector. “Umpisa pa lamang po ito ng mga hakbangin ng gobyerno na mapaunlad ang buhay continue reading : PBBM, DSWD chief lead distribution of rice, cash aid in Capiz

Ex-MNLF rebels find hope, inspiration from SLP Associations in Bukidnon

Moro rebel returnees from Lanao del Norte have embarked on a transformative journey toward a brighter future as they were introduced to livelihood opportunities by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Five former Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) combatants, who were selected by the Municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, were endorsed by the continue reading : Ex-MNLF rebels find hope, inspiration from SLP Associations in Bukidnon