May 23, 2025

Tag: Walang Gutom Program

  • DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Initiative Feeds Over 26,000 Families in Bicol

    In a significant stride towards eradicating hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has successfully distributed food to more than 26,000 families across three provinces in the region as part of the ‘Walang Gutom’ program. This initiative, now three months into its execution, has been pivotal in addressing food insecurity in…

    Written by

    Thea Escobar

  • Increased Participation in ‘Walang Gutom’ Program as More Households Redeem Food Stamps

    In a significant boost to the fight against hunger, the ‘Walang Gutom’ program has seen a rise in the number of households redeeming their food stamps. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Cebu City announced that during the redemption period from January 13 to 22, 2025, a total of 26,195 households benefited…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • Over 41,000 New Beneficiaries Join DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Program for Nutritious Meals

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that more than 41,000 new beneficiaries have participated in the ‘Walang Gutom’ Program (WGP), taking advantage of affordable and nutritious food options during the program’s initial redemption period. This event, which began on January 3 and will continue until January 22, is occurring simultaneously across the…

    Written by

    Crispin Valdez

  • 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…

    Written by

    Brian Corpuz

  • DSWD Initiates Walang Gutom Program in Iloilo’s Batad, Aiming to Eradicate Hunger

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has rolled out its Walang Gutom Program in Batad, Iloilo, marking the occasion with a symbolic use of the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. This initiative, launched on January 14, 2025, is designed to support 290 households in the area, providing each with PHP3,000 in food assistance…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • DSWD’s Innovative Initiatives Reach Over 439,000 Filipinos in 2024

    In 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has successfully extended its innovative social protection programs to more than 439,000 individuals and families across the Philippines. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao emphasized the agency’s dedication to enhancing the lives of Filipinos, particularly those in the most vulnerable sectors, through these initiatives. One of the…

    Written by

    Christine Macapagal

  • National ‘Walang Gutom’ Program Extends Reach to Iloilo and Antique

    The national government’s ‘Walang Gutom Program’ has broadened its scope to include the provinces of Iloilo and Antique, aiming to combat hunger across the region. This initiative, which was initially focused solely on Negros Occidental, now targets a total of 43,021 households in Western Visayas, with specific allocations of 28,124 in Negros Occidental, 10,560 in…

    Written by

    Katrina Garcia