Left Photo: A staff of DSWD Field Office V distributes financial assistance to families affected by the tremor that hit several towns in Masbate. Despite the emergency situation, beneficiaries followed the minimum health protocol by wearing their face masks and maintained social distancing while waiting for their turn to receive their cash assistance.  Right Photo: continue reading : DSWD assists quake-hit areas in Masbate

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured that it will not close its books on the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) until all target beneficiaries have received the assistance due them. DSWD Secretary Rolando Bautista, during the Department’s Virtual Presser on August 18,  stated, “Ang natitiyak po ng DSWD ay makakarating sa lahat ng continue reading : DSWD assures all SAP beneficiaries will receive aid due them

When the government announced that public transportation will be allowed to come back this week, the news brought a huge relief to drivers, as they can finally return to work and provide for their families again. As Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers and Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers started to prepare for their eventual continue reading : Feature Story – A driver’s “fare” share to the public

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as a member of National Task Force on Ending Local Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), continues to help former rebels to start their lives anew and return to the fold of society. The Department’s Field Office (FO) in Region IX conducted a livelihood orientation last August 6, 2020 to continue reading : Former rebels to receive aid from DSWD