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May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

DSWD chief: Positive findings on Walang Gutom Program affirms President Marcos’ vision of hunger-free Philippines

The Social Weather Stations (SWS) study that noted a sharp decline in hunger incidence among Walang Gutom Program (WGP) beneficiaries is an affirmation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to end hunger in the Philippines, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Friday (May 30). “Ngayon nga na alam natin na yung Walang Gutom Program ay nakakatulong na bawasan ang kagutuman, mas sisikapin pa natin na palawakin ito at maging tulay for us to end hunger tulad ng vision at instructions ng ating Pangulo,” Secretary Gatchalian said in the press conference on the SWS […]
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

DSWD chief appeals for public’s help in campaign to reach out to families living on streets

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian appealed to the public on Friday (May 30) to help in the reach out campaign for families and individuals in street situations (FISS) by reporting to the agency where they see them frequently. “Una panawagan ko sa mga kababayan natin na nadadaanan yung mga mamamayang nakatira sa lansangan, may Facebook account yung Pag-abot at ang DSWD. Picturan nyo kung nasaan yung location, i-post nyo para makapunta kami ng team. Sa lawak ng Metro Manila, nakita nyo gumagalaw yung mga individuals in streets situations, kailangan namin ng tulong nyo. Tulungan nyo […]
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

DSWD’s Walang Gutom Program reduces hunger, says SWS report

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom Program (WGP) is on the right track with its goal of reducing hunger among program beneficiaries as indicated by the results of the nationwide impact evaluation study conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). “We are pleased to note this favorable result of the nationwide impact evaluation conducted by the SWS. This indicates that the impact of the WGP is indeed felt on the ground by no less than our beneficiaries. With this positive development, we will continue to develop ways to make the program more responsive to the needs […]
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

4Ps members in remote villages reap benefits of digital technology – DSWD exec

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to bring technology closer to the beneficiaries of the agency’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), particularly in Geographically Isolated Areas (GIDA), through its ‘e-Panalo ang Kinabukasan’ initiative. Undersecretary Vilma Cabrera of the DSWD’s Conditional Cash Transfer Group (CCTG) explained to reporters during the agency’s Thursday Media Forum on May 29 that the “e-Panalo ang Kinabukasan”is a financial digital initiative of the 4Ps that aims to educate, inform, and encourage beneficiaries to utilize digital applications for managing their finances, especially for the beneficiaries living in remote areas. “ Ang e-Panalo ang Kinabukasan […]
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

Woman from Makati sewer to get Php80K from DSWD to start ‘sari-sari’ store

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Thursday (May 29) met with Rose, the woman who surfaced from a sewerage in Makati City, to check on her condition after the incident went viral and to let her know that the government is ready to assist her. During the meeting held at the DSWD’s Pag-abot Center in Pasay City, Secretary Gatchalian said Rose will be given Php 80,000 in livelihood assistance to help her start a ‘sari-sari’ store which is her preferred entrepreneurial project. “Ang magiging intervention natin kay Rose, pangarap daw niya kasing magkaroon ng tindahan […]
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

DSWD chief cites 381 4Ps ‘graduates’ from Palawan

A total of 381 household-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from the Province of Palawan have officially graduated from the program after reaching the self-sufficiency level. The milestone was given recognition during a graduation rites dubbed as “Pugay Tagumpay” on May 29 at the Bataraza Town Center in Palawan led by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian who lauded the graduates for their perseverance and commitment to uplifting their families’ lives. “Alam natin ay may hangganan ang pagiging miyembro ng programa pero hindi yon rason para ikalungkot kundi dapat ay nagsasaya tayo ngayon kasi […]
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May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025

DSWD, partners promote digital financial literacy among 4Ps members in Palawan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in collaboration with partners, continues to empower Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries through the ongoing “e-Panalo ang Kinabukasan” digital financial literacy initiative in Palawan. A two-day simultaneous financial education session was held on May 27 and 28 at the Bataraza Town Center in the munipality of Bataraza and at the Saraza Gymnasium in the town of Brooke’s Point. “Sa panahon ngayon, hindi lang sapat na marunong tayong mag-impok. Dapat alam din natin kung paano ligtas at maayos na gamitin ang teknolohiya sa paghawak ng pera. Sa derektiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. […]
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May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025

DSWD GLs accepted in 92 Mercury Drug outlets in various regions starting June 2

A total of 92 Mercury Drug outlets in various regions will start accepting on June 2 the Guarantee Letters (GLs) issued to clients under the agency’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Wednesday (May 28). “We are very pleased to share this good news to our kababayans. This is part of our continuing efforts to help our clients in availing their medicine requirements, in partnership with the Mercury Drug Corporation. Pwede po nilang gamitin itong GL sa pagbili ng […]
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May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025

Newly-elected officials cannot enlist in 4Ps those who voted for them – DSWD exec

Only the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) can identify eligible beneficiaries of the agency’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) based on the criteria set under the law. This was emphasized by Director Gemma Gabuya of the 4Ps National Program Management Office (4Ps-NPMO) following a question from a netizen at the Wednesday (May 28) episode of the 4Ps Fastbreak on whether they can become part of 4Ps now that the candidate they voted for had won in the elections. “ Hindi-hindi po. Unang-una ang DSWD po ang nagpapalakad ng programa at naka-base ito sa batas [Republic Act No. 11310]. […]
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