Tag: Poverty Alleviation
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DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Initiative Feeds Over 26,000 Families in Bicol
In a significant stride towards eradicating hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has successfully distributed food to more than 26,000 families across three provinces in the region as part of the ‘Walang Gutom’ program. This initiative, now three months into its execution, has been pivotal in addressing food insecurity in…
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Manny Pacquiao Vows to Combat Poverty in Senate Campaign Kickoff
In a spirited launch of his senatorial campaign in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, former senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao pledged to prioritize poverty alleviation if re-elected. The event, marking the beginning of the campaign period for the May 12 midterm elections, saw Pacquiao alongside 11 other candidates from the administration-supported Alyansa Para sa Bagong…
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4Ps Program Expands Opportunities Through Inter-Agency Collaborations
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is intensifying its efforts to combat poverty through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by forging partnerships with various government agencies. On February 11, 2025, DSWD officials emphasized the importance of a collective national approach to poverty alleviation, highlighting the program’s ongoing collaborations that extend beyond the…
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New BFAR Director Elizer Salilig Poised to Boost Support for Small-Scale Fishers
In a recent development from Manila, optimism surrounds the appointment of Elizer Salilig as the new director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan, who chairs the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources, expressed his belief that Salilig’s passion and dedication will significantly aid over…
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New Multipurpose Facility in Agusan del Norte to Serve Over 1,000 Residents
In a significant development for community welfare, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13) has unveiled a new two-story multipurpose building in Barangay 4, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. The facility, costing PHP19.9 million, was officially handed over on January 30, 2025, and is set to directly benefit 232 households, impacting…
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Government Job Fair Opens Doors for 12,000 Graduating 4Ps Members in Manila
In a significant move to support the graduating members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a massive job fair named ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas’ was launched on January 31, 2025, at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with…
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DSWD Donates P4.4 Million Multipurpose Facility to Mawab, Davao de Oro
In a significant boost to community infrastructure, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Davao Region (DSWD-11) has presented a new multipurpose building valued at PHP4.4 million to the town of Mawab in Davao de Oro. Regional Director Merlinda Paragamac highlighted that the facility, funded through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated…
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Marcos Administration Distributes Nearly 195,000 Land Titles to Farmers
In a significant move to combat hunger and poverty, the Marcos administration has distributed 194,111 land titles to farmers across the Philippines, according to the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded the initiative, which saw the distribution of these titles to 186,290 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) over the past two…
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Nearly 300,000 Bicol Households Reap Benefits from 2,878 Kalahi-CIDSS Sub-Projects in 2024
LEGAZPI CITY – In a significant boost to community development, close to 300,000 families in the Bicol region have seen improvements thanks to 2,878 sub-projects completed under the Kalahi-CIDSS initiative in 2024, according to a report from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 5. The projects, funded by a PHP2.6 billion grant…
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