Tag: Social Welfare
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26,195 Households in Cebu and Bohol Redeem Food Stamps Under Walang Gutom Program
In a significant move to combat hunger, 26,195 households in Cebu and Bohol have been actively participating in the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program. The initiative, which is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, aims to alleviate involuntary hunger among low-income families. Tonyson Luther Lee, the assistant regional director for administration at the…
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DSWD Secretary Urges Greater Private Sector Involvement in ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen Initiative
In a recent meeting with partner organizations, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian expressed his desire to enhance private sector participation in the ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen project. The initiative, aimed at combating hunger, has been operational since its launch in Pasay City and currently relies on contributions from various fast food…
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President Marcos Jr. Advocates for DSWD Programs in 2026 Budget
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for the inclusion of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) priority programs in the programmed appropriations of the 2026 national budget. Speaking at a meeting in Malacañan Palace, Manila, Marcos emphasized the importance of ensuring these programs are not relegated to unprogrammed appropriations, which would delay…
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DSWD Chief: ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen Open to All, No Verification Needed
In a move to combat hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian announced that the ‘Walang Gutom’ (No Hunger) Kitchen in Pasay City welcomes everyone without any verification process. ‘Everyone is welcome because no one wants to be hungry and everyone needs help,’ Gatchalian stated during an interview on PTV-4’s…
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DSWD Unveils Guidelines for 4Ps First 1,000 Days Cash Grant
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recently announced the release of guidelines for the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) of Life conditional cash grant, a new component of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). This initiative was highlighted in a statement made on Monday, marking a significant step towards enhancing the health and…
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DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen Feeds Over 10,000 Filipinos, Aims to Expand
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully served more than 10,000 Filipinos through its ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen initiative, launched on December 16, 2024, at the Nasdake Building in Pasay City. This pioneering project, a collaboration between public and private sectors, transforms surplus food donations from hotels, restaurants, and organizations into hot, nutritious…
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DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen Feeds Over 10,000 Hungry Filipinos
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully served more than 10,000 individuals suffering from involuntary hunger through its innovative ‘Walang Gutom’ Kitchen, launched on December 16, 2024, at the Nasdake Building in Pasay City. This initiative not only aims to combat hunger but also to minimize food waste by transforming surplus food…
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DSWD Clarifies Status of ‘Unlisted’ 4Ps Beneficiaries Highlighted in COA Report
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has addressed concerns raised in the 2023 Commission on Audit (COA) report regarding ‘unlisted’ beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from 2020 to 2022. The DSWD confirmed that all beneficiaries mentioned in the report have been accounted for through detailed name-matching processes conducted…
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Comelec Grants Exemption to 28 DSWD Initiatives from Election Spending Ban
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the exemption of 28 Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) projects and programs from the election spending ban ahead of the May 2025 national and local elections. This decision was outlined in Comelec’s Memorandum No. 24-09014, following a request from DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian. The…
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Comelec Grants Exemption to 28 DSWD Programs from Election Spending Ban
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the exemption of 28 Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) projects from the ban on public fund releases ahead of the May 2025 national and local elections. This decision was detailed in Comelec Memorandum No. 24-09014, following a request from DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian. The…
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