Over 10,500 individuals in street situation reached-out by DSWD’s Pag-abot Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pag-abot Program has reached out a total of 10,570 vulnerable families and individuals in street situations (FISS) nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the government’s continuing efforts to protect street dwellers and guide them toward a safer and more stable living conditions.

“Ang Pag-abot Program ay patunay na may ginagawa ang DSWD para ilayo ang mga bata, pamilya, at indibidwal sa panganib ng lansangan. Hindi lang rescue ang ginagawa dito, kundi tuloy-tuloy na suporta tulad ng shelter, referral, at pangkabuhayan para magkaroon ng mas maayos at ligtas na panibagong buhay,” Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the DSWD spokesperson, said on Monday (December 15).

To date, the Pag-abot Program was able to assist 1,296 children in street situations (CISS),
1,894 individuals in street situations (IISS), and 7,380 families in street situations (FISS). They were reached out through sustained and well-coordinated daily field operations by Pag-abot teams.

Through the Pag-abot Program, beneficiaries are provided with comprehensive interventions such as shelter in transitional facilities, referrals to DSWD residential care centers, transportation assistance for individuals and families returning to home provinces, and livelihood packages aimed at reducing the risk of returning to street life.

“Sa bawat pamilyang naiuuwi sa kanilang probinsya at bawat batang nailalayo sa kapahamakan sa lansangan, nakikita ang tunay na layunin ng programa,” Asst. Secretary Dumlao said.

Amid the holiday season, the DSWD has expected an increase in the incidence of street
begging and vagrancy, underscoring the importance of proactive interventions to protect the vulnerable sectors, especially children, from abuse, exploitation, and other risks associated with street living.

“Tuloy- tuloy po ito, hanggang sa dumating ang panahon na wala na tayong makikitang naninirahan sa kalsada, hindi po kami titigil sa pag-tulong. Kaya asahan pa yung pagtaas ng bilang ng aming mare-reach out,” Asst. Secretary Dumlao pointed out.

The department continues to encourage public participation in safeguarding at-risk individuals and families. Reports and referrals may be submitted through the DSWD Pag-abot Program Facebook page, via hotline 8-931-9141 from Mondays to Fridays, or through email at pagabotprogram@dswd.gov.ph.

The DSWD spokesperson said the department remains committed to the FISS by facilitating reintegration into their communities of origin, providing appropriate social protection services, and pushing for long-term solutions that prevent a return to life on the streets. (KI)

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