DSWD readies P92M funds, food packs for Holy Week
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has its disaster management teams on standby for Holy Week this year.
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Rex Gatchalian
Rex Gatchalian is the Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who has been actively investigating a suspected smear campaign targeting Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, involving the coercion of vulnerable individuals such as persons with disabilities and senior citizens. He emphasizes the need for accountability and legal action against those exploiting marginalized groups for political gain.
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Last updated at April 15, 2025.
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DSWD: Smear campaign targets Pasig mayor using vulnerable individuals
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian revealed Thursday that vulnerable individuals in Pasig City were systematically identified and exploited for a suspected smear campaign targeting Mayor Vico Sotto.
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Gov't aids families affected by Mt. Kanlaon eruption
Malacañang announced on Tuesday that assistance would be provided to those affected by the latest eruption of Mt. Kanlaon Volcano.
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DSWD ready with food packs for Kanlaon eruption victims
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured that the agency is ready to distribute family food packs and other necessary aid to communities affected by the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano early Tuesday morning, April 8.
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DSWD investigates claims of exploiting mentally-challenged woman for political gain
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will investigate claims that a mentally-challenged person was forced to make statements against Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto.
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Comelec orders lawyer Ian Sia to explain derogatory remarks about single mothers
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a show cause order against lawyer Christian 'Ian' Sia, who is running for Pasig lone district representative, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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DSWD chief condemns lewd campaign joke about single mothers
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian condemned political candidates who use offensive humor targeting vulnerable groups during their campaigns.
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DSWD aids 2,792 families hit by flash floods in Sarangani
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun providing family food packs and other relief assistance to families affected by flash floods in Glan, Sarangani due to heavy rainfall.
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DSWD launches guidance for social workers in disaster management
On Tuesday, March 25, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian launched the Regional Guidance on the Role of Social Workers in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience (DRRCR) during ASEAN Social Work Day 2025.
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DSWD distributes over 9,000 food packs to flood-affected families in Eastern Visayas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas has distributed over 9,000 family food packs to families affected by recent flooding caused by the shear line.
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