The Philippines with its more than 7,000 islands is located within a tectonically active area prone to natural catastrophes ranging from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and severe storms to floods.

The Philippines, known for its resilience and warmth, faces a pressing issue: hunger and malnutrition. To combat this ...

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will launch on February 18 its newest digital initiative to ...

At least PHP2.782 billion in standby funds and relief stockpile are being prepared by the Department of Social Welfare and ...

The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) distributed over PHP3.3 million in relief assistance to ...

Despite 5 cyclones in just three weeks, the DSWD said they have enough stockpile of family food packs for calamity victims. But the agency said the relief packs should not be used by local ...

Kanlaon relief efforts on Negros Island. On Sunday, the VDRC dispatched 26,800 boxes of FFPs to Negros Island. Negros Occidental received a total of 10,000 FFPs from DSWD's field office 6 (Western ...

The initiative is part of Villanueva’s advocacy to further improve the capacity of the DSWD in providing essential relief services during calamities and emergencies. The newly-deployed mobile kitchens ...

Play Video AKAP, which is under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is a one-time cash aid program with a subsidy of up to P5,000 for workers earning less than the minimum wage.

"With these additional resources, the DSWD can further enhance its relief efforts and reach communities faster and more efficiently," Secretary Gatchalian said. By signing up with an email address, I ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday it was studying putting up more “Walang Gutom” kitchens in and outside Metro Manila as the ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Sunday that its newly acquired mobile kitchens will provide hot and home-cooked meals for families and individuals ...