June 6, 2025
“Hindi dapat tignan na masama ang social welfare. Pero ulit-ulit kong sinasabi, may development function ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).” This was stressed by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday (June 5) in an interview over the Bilyonaryo News Channel’s ‘At The Forefront’ program, as he gave his thoughts on the criticism that the Department is ‘ayuda-centric.’ Secretary Gatchalian explained that welfare programs should not be seen as negative as they are aligned with the mandate of the government to be the stewards of the Filipino public especially in times of distress. “Naniniwala ako na obligasyon ng […]