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
Former rebels to receive aid from DSWD
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
DSWD intensifies workplace safety measures to prevent, mitigate COVID-19
As more of its employees test positive for COVID-19, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified its health and safety measures and protocols to prevent and mitigate the spread of the virus in its workplaces. DSWD has increased the frequency of disinfection and sanitation of its offices and buildings and is enforcing continue reading : DSWD intensifies workplace safety measures to prevent, mitigate COVID-19
Photo Release – Caring for the welfare givers
A staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Office in Quezon City receives a Hygiene Kit containing a set of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as bottles of alcohol, surgical and reusable face masks, face shields, tissue paper, and vitamins. As part of the DSWD’s efforts to ensure the safety continue reading : Photo Release – Caring for the welfare givers
Feature Story – A single mother’s struggle amidst the pandemic
For most low-income beneficiaries, the emergency subsidy that they received from the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) was allotted for food and other daily necessities. However, for single mother, Erlinda Dela Peña, the cash assistance has helped sustain her son’s life. Erlinda, a resident of Brgy. Muzon, Taytay, Rizal is one of the 18 million SAP beneficiaries continue reading : Feature Story – A single mother’s struggle amidst the pandemic