Tag: Social Welfare
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DSWD’s ‘Kaagapay’ Portal Ensures Direct Donations to Beneficiaries, Enhances Transparency
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the ‘Kaagapay’ Donations Portal, a new online platform designed to streamline the donation process and ensure that contributions reach their intended recipients directly, without passing through the DSWD. This initiative was announced by Assistant Secretary Ana Maria Paz Rafael of the DSWD’s Partnership…
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DSWD’s ‘Kaagapay’ Portal Ensures Direct Donations to Beneficiaries, Enhances Transparency
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the ‘Kaagapay’ Donations Portal, a new online platform designed to streamline the donation process and ensure that contributions reach their intended recipients directly, without passing through the DSWD. This initiative was announced by Assistant Secretary Ana Maria Paz Rafael of the DSWD’s Partnership…
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Baguio City Introduces Round-the-Clock Hotline for Women and Children in Need
Baguio City has taken a significant step forward in supporting its vulnerable populations by launching a 24/7 hotline dedicated to assisting women, children, and other marginalized groups. The initiative, announced on February 21, 2025, aims to provide immediate help and information to those facing various forms of abuse and social issues. Aileen Refuerzo, the city’s…
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Iloilo City Begins Cash Subsidy Distribution to Solo Parents
In a move to support single parents, Iloilo City has commenced the distribution of a PHP1,000 monthly cash subsidy to eligible solo parents as part of the city’s Comprehensive Solo Parent Ordinance. The initiative, which kicked off on Valentine’s Day, saw 196 solo parents receiving their first payments, with more expected as the validation process…
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Iloilo City Rolls Out Financial Support for Solo Parents
In a move to support single parents, Iloilo City has begun distributing a monthly cash subsidy of PHP1,000 to eligible solo parents as part of the newly enacted Comprehensive Solo Parent Ordinance. On February 14, 2025, 196 solo parents who earn below the minimum wage received their first payments, marking the start of this initiative.…
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DSWD and PAWS Launch ‘Angel Pets’ to Enhance Animal-Assisted Therapy in the Philippines
In a significant move to bolster animal-assisted therapy, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) have relaunched the ‘Angel Pets’ program. The initiative was unveiled at the Sanctuary Center in Mandaluyong City, with DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian expressing high hopes for its impact on the rehabilitation and…
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DSWD Introduces HELPS: A Digital Hub for Streamlined Regulatory Services
On February 18, 2025, during its 74th anniversary at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) unveiled a new digital platform named the Harmonized Electronic License and Permit System (HELPS). This innovative system aims to revolutionize access to DSWD’s regulatory services by providing a virtual one-stop-shop for…
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President Marcos Urges DSWD to Maintain Consistency and Vigilance Amid Modern Challenges
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. addressed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) during its 74th anniversary celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, emphasizing the need for consistency and vigilance in facing contemporary challenges like climate change. Marcos praised the DSWD for its unwavering dedication to serving the Filipino people, particularly…
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DSWD Launches ‘HELPS’ Platform to Streamline Regulatory Services for Social Welfare Agencies
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has introduced a new digital platform called ‘Harmonized Electronic License and Permit System’ (HELPS), designed to simplify access to its regulatory services for social welfare and development agencies (SWDAs). According to Standards Bureau Division Chief Anna Maria Alexa Ledesma, HELPS aims to modernize and enhance…
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Lawmakers Stand Firm on Government Aid Programs Amid Public Support
In a strong defense of the government’s social welfare initiatives, Filipino legislators have called for an end to the criticism of these programs, citing overwhelming public approval. The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s efforts, including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), Walang Gutom Program (WGP), Assistance to…
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