Fuel aid reaches 41,000 TNVS drivers, delivery riders in Central Visayas

Airam Limatog 06/12/2026

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.…

Raising a child alone? Here’s how to apply for a Solo Parent ID

Airam Limatog 05/31/2026

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.…

Walang Gutom beneficiaries hit 600K nationwide — DSWD

CNU Intern Mary Grace Mancao 05/29/2026

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…

DSWD holds innovations caravan, cook-off challenge in Cebu

Mary Grace Mancao 05/29/2026

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.…

Applying for Solo Parent ID? Here are the documents you need

Airam Limatog 05/24/2026

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…

Ireneo Vidal: DSWD extends aid to freed street busker

Airam Limatog 05/22/2026

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. …

Doctor Dogs: Cebu rescues turned therapy companions for girls in recovery

Airam Limatog 04/26/2026

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…

Transport network firms told: Last chance to fix ‘beneficiaries list’

Zaldy De Layola - Philippine News Agency 04/24/2026

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…

‘Angel dogs’: Therapy dogs to boost mental health support in Cebu

Airam Limatog 04/19/2026

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…

DSWD clarifies: Comelec Certification not needed for cash aid

Dianne Sampang 04/19/2026

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…

DSWD starts giving cash aid to drivers, vulnerable groups

Caryl Evangelista - USJR Intern 04/14/2026

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.…

Initial DSWD probe indicates possible AICS cuts in Olango

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/14/2026

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…

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