Tag: Social Welfare
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Over 5 Million Bicol Residents Enrolled in Philippine ID System
In a significant milestone for the Bicol Region, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced that over 5 million residents have successfully registered with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). This achievement was reported by PSA-5 (Bicol) Director Cynthia Perdiz, who highlighted that this number represents 98.19% of the target set for the region from 2021 to…
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DSWD-6 Pauses Guarantee Letter Issuance for Year-End Financial Closure
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) has announced a temporary halt on issuing guarantee letters (GL) starting December 13, 2024. This decision affects recipients of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and the Ayuda sa Kapos at Kita Program (AKAP). The pause is to facilitate the year-end liquidation…
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Philippines and Australia Launch SPRING Program to Boost Social Welfare and Gender Equality
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippines, in collaboration with the Australian government, has initiated the Social Protection, Inclusion, and Gender Equality (SPRING) program. The launch took place during the 2024 DSWD Partnership Forum in Makati City, where DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu formalized…
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New i-Registro Platform Launched for 4Ps Beneficiaries Across the Philippines
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has announced the launch of the i-Registro platform, a new digital tool designed for all Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries nationwide. The platform became accessible starting December 6. The introduction of i-Registro is a strategic move to prepare for the rollout of the First…
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New Shelter for At-Risk Children Opens in Butuan City
In a significant step towards supporting vulnerable youth, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 13 (Caraga) has completed a new two-story shelter in Barangay Antongalon, Butuan City. Named ‘Bahay Pag-asa,’ the facility was inaugurated on November 28, 2024, and is designed to serve as a temporary home for Children at Risk…
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3.7 Million Households in Central Visayas Thrive from Extensive Community Initiatives
In a significant boost to community development, 3.7 million households in Central Visayas have reaped the benefits of 9,981 community sub-projects, as announced by Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-7, on Wednesday. These initiatives, part of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social…
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Over 5,000 Antique Households Set to Graduate from Pantawid Program
In Antique, more than 5,000 families participating in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are on the brink of completing the initiative by the end of 2024. Jeffrey Gabucay, the Pantawid Provincial Link, announced that 5,378 out of the targeted 6,977 households have been evaluated as ready to leave the program, having achieved self-sufficiency and…
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DSWD Assures Continuity of Services Despite Temporary Halt in Guarantee Letters
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Cordillera region (DSWD-CAR) has announced that the temporary suspension of Guarantee Letters (GL) under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program is part of routine year-end procedures. Maria Aplaten, the regional director of DSWD-CAR, emphasized that this pause is necessary for closing financial books,…
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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…
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