Tag: Walang Gutom

  • Marcos Government Boosts Human Capital via ‘Walang Gutom’ Initiative

    Rex Gatchalian, Secretary of Social Welfare, highlighted the ongoing commitment of the Marcos administration to enhance human capital through the Walang Gutom Program (WGP). Speaking at the recent Walang Gutom Kusinero Cook-Off Challenge held at Dapa Gymnasium in Dapa, Surigao Del Norte, Gatchalian emphasized the importance of nutritional education learned by beneficiaries in this initiative.…

  • Antique’s Zero Hunger Initiative Expands, Aids 279 More Residents

    In a significant boost to the fight against hunger, the Walang Gutom (Zero Hunger) Program in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, has extended its reach to an additional 279 beneficiaries. The initiative, part of the government’s broader zero hunger strategy, ensures that these individuals will have access to nutritious food for the next three years.…

  • 3,787 Antique Residents to Gain Access to Nutritious Food Through ‘Walang Gutom’ Program in 2025

    In a significant move to combat involuntary hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has announced that the ‘Walang Gutom’ 2027: Philippine Food Stamp Program will assist 3,787 residents of Antique starting in 2025. The initiative, which translates to ‘Zero Hunger’, aims to provide electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to those suffering from…

  • DSWD-13 Confirms 1,653 New Beneficiaries for ‘Walang Gutom’ Program in Surigao del Norte

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga (DSWD-13) has recently confirmed 1,653 new beneficiaries from Surigao del Norte for the ‘Walang Gutom’ program, as announced on Thursday. Each of these beneficiaries has been equipped with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, pre-loaded with PHP3,000 in food credits, distributed over a two-day event from Tuesday…

  • DSWD Aids Over 1,000 Families in Eastern Visayas to Combat Hunger

    In a significant move to tackle hunger and malnutrition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended food assistance to 1,183 families in Eastern Visayas under the expanded ‘Walang Gutom’ program. This initiative, which began in December, aims to alleviate involuntary hunger among the region’s most vulnerable populations. Last week saw the highest…

  • Surigao del Norte Residents Benefit from ‘Walang Gutom’ Food Distribution

    In a significant effort to combat hunger, the ‘Walang Gutom’ or Zero Hunger initiative has provided food assistance to 1,356 residents of Surigao del Norte. The distribution took place from January 9 to 13, 2025, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga (DSWD-13). Each beneficiary was given food packages valued…

  • DSWD Expands ‘Walang Gutom’ Program in Eastern Visayas, Adds 800 More Families

    In a significant move to combat hunger and malnutrition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas has broadened its ‘Walang Gutom’ initiative. The program, which is a key component of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration, now includes an additional 800 families, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 31,774 in…