Rex Gatchalian

Rex Gatchalian is the Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Philippines, focusing on programs like Pag-Abot and 4Ps to assist families and individuals in street situations. He has been actively involved in rescuing children from dangerous conditions and providing them with rehabilitation support. Gatchalian also works on extending the duration of the 4Ps program to prevent beneficiaries from prematurely exiting due to economic challenges caused by factors like inflation and the pandemic.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Tulfo proposes livelihood funds over cash transfers for 4Ps

Senator Erwin Tulfo has proposed providing livelihood capital instead of monthly cash transfers to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to address reported abuses.
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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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DSWD extends PHP293M aid to 1.4M families hit by Crising

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured continuous relief support for families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the enhanced southwest monsoon on Tuesday.
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P360M AKAP funds for 36 storm-hit districts

The Philippine government has allocated P360 million from the Ayuda sa Kapos ng Kita Program (AKAP) to provide relief to 36 congressional districts affected by Tropical Storm Crising and southwest monsoon rains.
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Over 77K Filipinos in evac centers due to habagat, Crising

Incessant rains from the southwest monsoon have forced more than 3,000 families in Pasig City and over 842 families in Manila to seek shelter in evacuation centers.
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DSWD provides P53M aid to over 1.2M storm victims

Over P53 million worth of humanitarian aid has been provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to more than 1.2 million individuals affected by Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon across multiple regions.
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Marcos inspects DSWD's preparedness for Tropical Storm Crising

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. inspected the Department of Social Welfare and Development's National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City on Friday to observe the preparation of food packs for areas affected by Tropical Storm Crising.
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DSWD, DOJ sign MOA for child victim support

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) signed a memorandum of agreement on Tuesday at the DOJ's main office in Manila to establish a referral system for child victims of violent crimes.
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DSWD, DA launch 'Benteng Bigas' for PHP20/kg rice to WGP beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) launched 'Benteng Bigas, Meron na sa WGP' on Monday to provide PHP20 per kg rice to over 300,000 Walang Gutom Program beneficiaries.
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DSWD launches P20/kg rice program for 'Walang Gutom' beneficiaries

Beneficiaries of the government's 'Walang Gutom' program can now purchase subsidized P20 per kilogram rice using an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card at accredited retailers.
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