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DSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the primary government agency in the Philippines responsible for providing social assistance and welfare services to vulnerable and marginalized communities. It implements various programs such as the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), Pag-Abot, and Project SAFE, which offer immediate support in times of crisis, combat online child abuse, and assist street dwellers. Recent initiatives include institutionalizing AICS, expanding social pensions for seniors, and addressing issues like child marriage and duplicate aid disbursements.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, January 7, 2026 at 5:05 AM

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Recent developments on DSWD

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM

DSWD resumes guarantee letters for medical and burial aid, suspends cash aid

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has resumed the issuance of guarantee letters for medical and burial assistance starting January 5, 2026.

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 5:01 AM

DSWD assists 8.2 million Filipinos through AICS in 2025

Up to 8.2 million Filipinos nationwide received assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program in 2025.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM

COA flags lapses in DSWD's AKAP program, citing over 23,000 duplicated aid recipients

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged lapses in the implementation of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) social assistance program.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM

NTF-Elcac refutes claims P8.08B BDP fund is discretionary

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) has refuted claims that the P8.08 billion allocated for the Barangay Development Program (BDP) is a discretionary fund.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 1:50 AM

DSWD launches Project SAFE to fight online child abuse in 3 pilot cities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched Project SAFE to combat online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) at the local level.

Wed, December 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Marcos Jr. joins DSWD's Pag-Abot Program activity in Pasay

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. participated in the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Pag-Abot Program activity, serving meals and distributing gifts to Filipino families in Pasay City.

Tue, December 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM

House approves bill institutionalizing DSWD's AICS program

The House of Representatives has given final approval to a bill that aims to institutionalize the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.

Tue, December 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM

House committee approves bill for social pensions for all seniors 60 and above

The House Committee on Senior Citizens has approved a substitute bill mandating the provision of social pensions for all Filipino senior citizens aged 60 and above.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM

DSWD launches 4-year plan to end child, early, forced marriages

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched a National Action Plan to End Child, Early, Forced Marriages and Unions (NAP-ECEFMU) for 2025-2028.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM

DSWD offers P100,000 reward for info on dog mutilation

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian is offering P100,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for cutting off a dog's tongue in Valenzuela City.