Department of Social Welfare and Development

Also known as DSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provides various aid programs, including PHP40 million for families affected by weather disturbances in Bicol. DSWD also collaborates with other agencies to extend the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and include more beneficiaries in the Lifeline Rate program. Additionally, DSWD supports food security initiatives like distributing tilapia fingerlings under the Risk Resiliency Program and intensifies efforts to reintegrate individuals from street situations into their communities through the Pag-Abot Program.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

Recent stories about DSWD

AFP, US military conduct joint disaster relief drill at Clark Air Base

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military conducted a joint simulation exercise at Clark Air Base on Saturday, August 2, to demonstrate rapid airlift capabilities for disaster relief.
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World Bank provides $700M loan for Philippines Community Resilience Project

The World Bank has provided a USD700 million loan to support the Philippines Community Resilience Project, which aims to strengthen community resilience for 18 million households in the country.
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Funeral parlor shut down for storing decomposing cadavers

A funeral parlor in Santa Cruz, Manila was shut down on Wednesday after authorities discovered decomposing cadavers inside without proper permits.
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DSWD: Extend 4Ps to help beneficiaries adapt

During a Post-SONA discussion on Tuesday, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian announced that amendments to the 4Ps program would allow beneficiaries to remain in the program as long as needed.
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Marcos announces PHP1B for anti-hunger program

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday that his administration will strengthen anti-hunger programs.
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Marcos inspects Navotas flood damage, plans August repair

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected the damaged Tangos-Tanza Navigational Gate and Tanza National High School in Navotas City on Saturday.
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Romualdez thanks S.Korea for donating 2,016 tons of rice to aid disaster victims

Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez thanked South Korea for donating 2,016 metric tons of rice to support food security and disaster response measures in vulnerable communities affected by recent weather disturbances.
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Davao City Mayor Duterte challenges PNP chief to boxing match with drug test condition

Acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte challenged Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III to a charity boxing match but set new conditions for the event.
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PNP chief wins charity boxing match by default; raises PHP20M

A charity boxing match between Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte has raised over PHP20 million in cash donations and ticket sales.
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72K Bicol families affected by weather; DSWD provides PHP15.8M aid

Over 72,000 families in the Bicol Region have been affected by recent weather disturbances since last week.
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