May 23, 2025

Tag: Poverty Reduction

  • Davao Region to Host Mega Job Fair for 4Ps Beneficiaries on February 15

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11), together with the Office of the President, is set to organize the ‘Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas Para sa 4Ps Caravan Mega Job Fair 2025’ on February 15 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. This event is a collaborative effort with the Department of Labor…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • DSWD’s 4Ps Program Aids Nearly 9 Million Children in Education and Health

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is making a significant impact by supporting nearly nine million children aged 0 to 18. The program offers cash grants to help these children stay healthy and attend school, aiming to break the cycle of poverty within their families. Assistant Secretary Irene…

    Written by

    Dorothy Marasigan

  • DSWD Programs Boost Financial Stability for Low-Income Filipinos, Surveys Show

    Recent surveys by Pulse Asia and Social Weather Station (SWS) have revealed that four key programs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have significantly enhanced the financial stability of Filipinos from lower socio-economic backgrounds. These programs include the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), Walang Gutom…

    Written by

    Homer Pangilinan

  • Guimaras Sees Remarkable Decline in Poverty Rates in 2023

    In a significant development for the province of Guimaras, the poverty rate has decreased notably, dropping to 6.5 percent in 2023 from 10 percent in 2021, as per the latest report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The 2023 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) indicates that only 7 percent of the population, or 4…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Guimaras Sees Significant Decline in Poverty Rates in 2023

    In a promising development for the province of Guimaras, the poverty rate has seen a notable decrease, dropping to 6.5 percent in 2023 from 10 percent in 2021, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday. The latest Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) for 2023 indicates that only 7 out of every…

    Written by

    Brian Corpuz

  • PCUP Seeks Increased Funding and Expansion of Satellite Offices to Aid Urban Poor

    MANILA – The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) is pushing for a larger budget to bolster its initiatives aimed at uplifting the urban poor. During a recent Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, PCUP Chairperson Meynard Sabili expressed his hope that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Congress would approve the increased funding…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • President Marcos Advocates for Responsible Management of 2025 National Budget

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on government agencies to manage the 2025 national budget with care and responsibility. On Monday, he signed the 2025 General Appropriations Act into law, after vetoing PHP194 billion in specific allocations that he believed did not align with his administration’s priorities. The initial budget proposal was PHP6.352 trillion,…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • DSWD and LandBank Enhance 4Ps Cash Distribution Efforts in Eastern Visayas

    In a concerted effort to improve the welfare of impoverished families, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has intensified its collaboration with the LandBank of the Philippines’ Eastern Visayas branches. This partnership aims to streamline the distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in the region. Joshua…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista