More than 41,000 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers, motorcycle taxi riders, and delivery workers in Central Visayas have received government cash assistance to help offset rising fuel expenses.…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Solo parents who shoulder childcare, household expenses, and daily responsibilities on their own may apply for a Solo Parent ID to qualify for government assistance and legal benefits. Issued under Republic Act No.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the Walang Gutom Program has expanded to 600,000 household beneficiaries nationwide since its implementation three years ago. In Central Visayas alone, there are now…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) successfully hosted the Innovations Caravan and Walang Gutom Kusinero Cook-Off Challenge on Thursday, May 28, at the City Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City Cebu.…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Raising a child as a solo parent often means carrying the full responsibility of providing financial support, daily care, and emotional guidance without a partner. To help ease these challenges, the government strengthened…
Following the release of an elderly street busker detained in Cebu City, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended financial and social assistance to help him recover from his difficult living situation. …
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Wagging tails, friendly faces, and calm curiosity best describe Hyper and Fhill as they walked under the sun, pausing for pats and offering a reassuring presence to the people they meet. The two…
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian has called on transport network companies (TNCs) to be more responsible and gave them a final chance to fix their list of driver beneficiaries for…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A new batch of therapy dogs will soon support mental health services in Cebu City after the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) completed a temperament screening. A total of 11 volunteer…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clarified on Saturday that qualified public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers are not required to secure certification from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in order to receive…
As fuel prices rise and daily earnings shrink, relief has come for drivers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started the rollout of cash aid for them.…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) said initial results of its investigation show there may have been deductions from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) payouts…