LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) has fast-tracked its enrollment of 24,647 households in its Walang Gutom: Food Stamp Program. DSWD-7 reported that 8,544 households have been screened…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A food production project aimed at addressing child malnutrition was formally turned over in Dalaguete, Cebu, on December 10, 2025, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The initiative, part of…
Twelve barangay officials and 2 city hall personnel in Iloilo City have been accused by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of forcing beneficiaries to give up the bulk of the P10,000 cash aid they…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Nearly 2,000 tourism workers from northern Cebu, whose lives were affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake, have received financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Through the agency’s Emergency…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — DSWD-7 has warned the public about individuals falsely presenting themselves as agency representatives to collect unauthorized payments. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas Officials reported incidents involving people asking…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The country’s first rehabilitation facility for female children in conflict with the law has began its full operations on November 2025, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region VII has announced.…
LEGAZPI CITY – Over 84,000 food packs for families have been prepositioned by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol Region (DSWD-5) in preparation for the potential impact of Tropical Depression (TD) Wilma in the region.…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As the holiday season grows near, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-7) has assured to complete the distribution of the fourth-quarter social pension in Central Visayas by this December. “Our elders…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local government here is turning its former quarantine center at the South Road Properties (SRP) into a temporary shelter for street dwellers. Mayor Nestor Archival said this would aim to strengthen efforts…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Families of those who died during Typhoon Tino have begun receiving financial aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program. DSWD…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) approaches the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured that the agency is prepared to distribute relief goods to the affected areas in the…
MANILA – The Free Funeral Services Act (Republic Act No. 12309) will serve as the basis of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to provide standard burial aid to poor families, as well as those who are…
