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April 14, 2025

DSWD eyes increase in monthly food credits for WGP beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now studying an increase in the current Php3,000 monthly food credits provided to beneficiaries of the Walang Gutom Program (WGP) as part of the agency’s continued efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity in the country. In a press briefing by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in Malacañang on Monday (April 14), Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who is also the agency spokesperson, said the DSWD is currently assessing the implementation of the WGP to determine whether the amount and frequency of the food credit top-ups remain adequate for beneficiary households. “Mayroon […]
April 14, 2025

Individuals in crisis may avail psychosocial services under DSWD’s WiSupport program

More than 2,500 clients in crisis were provided with psychosocial assistance through the Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (WiSupport) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). DSWD Assistant Secretary Dumlao, who is also the agency’s spokesperson, said on Monday (April 14) the WiSupport was developed and launched in 2021 to address the growing mental health challenges at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “WiSupport is a psychosocial support program of DSWD designed to address the mental health and psychosocial needs of our kababayans. From the very start, this program was pursued to provide those in need […]
April 14, 2025

Government still on track in fight against poverty, hunger amid latest SWS survey – DSWD spox

An official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday (April 14) the National Government is still on track in its goal of attaining single-digit poverty incidence by 2028 based on the Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) results of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) that showed poverty incidence dropping to 15.5 percent or 17.54 million people in 2023. DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao said the Department recognizes the latest SWS survey results which was based on the perception of Filipino families and will use it as reference in the continuing commitment of the agency to innovate […]
April 14, 2025

Former DSWD 4Ps monitored child tops board exam, now licensed electronics technician

A former monitored child of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has topped the 2025 Electronics Technician Licensure Examination (ECTLE). Jayvee Fuentebella, who hails from Bacolod City, garnered the highest score of 95 percent out of the 2,411 examinees. Jayvee shared the first spot with four other ECTLE takers. “The DSWD family congratulates Jayvee for this outstanding accomplishment, which not only brings pride to his family and community but also serves as an inspiration to other 4Ps children across the country,” Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency spokesperson, said on Monday (April 14). […]
April 14, 2025

DSWD spox addresses concerns on poverty, hunger raised by latest SWS survey

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao responds to questions from the media on the agency’s poverty alleviation and anti-hunger initiatives during the Press Briefing held at Malacañang on Monday (April 14). While recognizing the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results on hunger and poverty, Asst. Secretary Dumlao asserts that the Government is on track in achieving its goal of having a single digit poverty incidence by 2028. The DSWD spokesperson said the Agency continues to intensify its programs like the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Walang Gutom Program (WGP) that both contribute […]
April 13, 2025

DSWD psychological first aid team conducts ‘Kamustahan’ with Myanmar quake survivors

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Psychological First Aid (PFA) providers meet with the members of the Philippine Rapid Response Deployment Team (PRRDT) on Saturday night (April 12) to discuss updates on the conduct of the first day of the ‘Kamustahan’ or psychosocial counseling sessions with individuals affected by the 7.7 magnitude quake that hit Myanmar on March 28. On the first day of the ‘Kamustahan’, the PFA team provided 27 survivors with psychosocial intervention with three individuals having separate sessions with the psychologist for more intensive counseling. Representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Foreign […]
April 13, 2025

Public may anonymously raise complaints, other concerns to DSWD – agency exec

There is a platform where the public can raise their complaints as well as other concerns and queries to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) without divulging their names or salient personal details, an agency official said on Saturday (April 12). Director Clarissa Lara Duran of the Public Relations Service (PRS) said that under the DSWD’s online grievance system called ‘Integrated Grievance Redress Management System (IGRMS),’ agency clients and the general public can anonymously file their commendations, complaints, grievance, inquiry, and request for assistance, among other concerns. “Kapag gusto ng clients na anonymous sila, meron naman sa IGRMS, […]
April 13, 2025

DSWD intensifies campaign vs. fake news on agency programs, services

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to embark on a nationwide information campaign dubbed ‘Tamang Tulong sa Tamang Impormasyon’ that will amplify the agency’s fight against misinformation and disinformation in the agency’s programs and services.“Ito pong Tamang Tulong sa Tamang Impormasyon, ito ‘yung initiative or ‘yung primary information campaign ng DSWD laban sa fake news at saka maling impormasyon,” Director Clarissa Lara Duran of the Public Relations Service (PRS) explained in an interview on Saturday (April 12) at the Teleradyo program ‘Serbisyong DSWD for Every Juan.’ Director Duran said the ‘Tamang Tulong sa Tamang Impormasyon’is the […]
April 12, 2025

DSWD psychological first aid providers arrive in Myanmar

The Psychological First Aid (PFA) providers from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have arrived in Yangon, Myanmar on Friday (April 11) to provide psychosocial counseling for the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), mostly teachers, who were affected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit this Southeast Asian country. Upon arrival, the PFA providers, together with officials from the Philippine Embassy in Myanmar and the family members of the two Filipino fatalities, received the ashes of the victims. The PFA providers, composed of a psychologist and social workers, will conduct orientation and planning activities this Saturday (April 12) for […]
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