DSWD-Davao Suspends Guarantee Letters for Aid Programs
DSWD Field Office-Davao temporarily halts guarantee letter issuance for AICS and AKAP starting Nov 30, 2025. Other aid forms continue. Learn more.
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DSWD Mandates 1% Job Quota for Persons with Disabilities
The DSWD launches Administrative Order No. 11, reserving 1% of all positions for persons with disabilities. This progressive policy aims to ensure equal employment opportunities and promote inclusivity in public service.
DSWD-Davao Launches Sine Makabata 2025 for Kids
DSWD-Davao launches Sine Makabata 2025, a film festival with short documentaries promoting child welfare, protection, and resilience. Discover stories of hope and change.
Samal Tourism Soars 66%, Power Woes Linger
Samal Island sees a 66% surge in domestic tourists from Jan-Aug 2025, but unstable power supply threatens future growth and investor confidence. Learn more about the island's potential.
Cebu Converts Quarantine Site to Homeless Shelter
Cebu City transforms former COVID-19 quarantine facility into transitional housing for homeless families and street dwellers through new structured reintegration program with DSWD partnership.
DSWD Quality Checks 20,000 Food Packs in Zamboanga
DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula conducts rigorous quality checks on Family Food Packs to ensure safe consumption for disaster-affected families. Learn how they maintain relief standards.
BIMP-EAGA Explores Cruise Tourism Potential
Tourism stakeholders in the BIMP-EAGA region are prioritizing cruise tourism development, capitalizing on the area's vast island networks to boost travel and connectivity.
5-Year-Old Boy Dies in Argao, Family Demands Justice
Family of 5-year-old boy who died in Argao, Cebu demands justice after he was found with neck wounds. Mother believes cousin's actions were intentional, not accidental.
Argao Boy's Death: Family Believes It Was Intentional
Family of 5-year-old boy in Argao, Cebu demands justice after his tragic death. Mother claims evidence suggests intentional killing by 9-year-old cousin. Read the full story.
Davao Supports Duterte Party Despite AICS Issues
Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte says Dabawenyos rejected vote-buying claims, electing Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod despite AICS distribution controversies. Local lawmakers demand transparency.
Cebu's Old Quarantine Site Becomes Homeless Shelter
Cebu City transforms former COVID-19 quarantine facility into shelter for homeless individuals. Mayor Archival confirms new program to address street dwellers with DSWD support.
Cebu City Transforms COVID Site for Homeless Rehabilitation
Cebu City converts former COVID-19 facility into homeless shelter at SRP, launching comprehensive reintegration program with DSWD's Pag-Abot Program to assist 400+ street dwellers.
Cebu City's New Strategy to Tackle Street Homelessness
Cebu City transforms a former Covid-19 facility into a social services hub, launching a sustainable reintegration program for street dwellers with financial and housing aid.
AICS Program Allegedly Misused in Davao Elections
Davao congressmen reveal alleged misuse of DSWD's AICS program to influence voters during 2025 elections. Calls for COA investigation and transparency in fund distribution.
Mandaue Tent City for Flood Victims: 300 Tents Donated
Mandaue City prepares tent city at Pasilong sa Paradise for families displaced by flooding. 300 tents from DSWD to house 600 families. Temporary relocation begins next week.
Davao Light Begins Operations in Tagum and Samal
Davao Light starts power operations in Tagum City and Samal under RA 12144. Governor expects full services by December 2025 with improved reliability and rates.
Davao del Norte Warns of Fake Governor Jubahib Scam
Davao del Norte officials warn of a scam using Governor Edwin Jubahib's name to steal personal data. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect your information.
DSWD Launches P50-70M Community Resilience Project
DSWD launches Philippine Community Resilience Project with P50-70M funding for vulnerable municipalities. Building disaster-resilient communities through participatory planning.
DSWD-Davao Rolls Out Children's Month 2025 Events
DSWD Field Office 11 introduces inaugural Children and Youth Summit and Cinemakabata film showcase to boost child protection advocacy in Davao Region. Join the movement!
Lapu-Lapu evacuees share relief packs amid shortage
Over 700 typhoon evacuees in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu receive divided food packs due to DSWD supply shortage. Investigation launched into controversial distribution method violating national regulations.
DSWD Sends 1.8M Food Packs for Typhoon Relief
DSWD delivers 1.8M food packs across Philippines following Typhoons Uwan and Tino. Emergency cash transfers and mobile kitchens deployed for comprehensive disaster response.
Lapu-Lapu evacuees share food packs amid shortage
736 families in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu received only 551 food packs after Typhoon Tino. DSWD investigates potential policy violations as residents voice frustration.
Community-Driven Development Empowers Rural Philippines
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian champions community-led development for impactful projects in remote areas. Discover how this bottom-up approach delivers real change.
P200M Cash Aid Released for Cebu Quake Victims
DSWD distributes P200 million emergency cash assistance to families affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu. Learn how the government supports recovery efforts.
6,000 Aeta Families Get DSWD Food Packs in Pampanga
Over 6,000 Aeta families in Pampanga's upland villages received essential food packs from DSWD and the provincial government, reaching even remote sitios. Read how this aid supports indigenous communities.
DSWD-7 Trains 127 Staff on Enhanced 4Ps Tool
DSWD-7 completes a 4-day training for 127 field staff on the new Enhanced SWDI tool, boosting data-driven support for 4Ps beneficiaries in Central Visayas. Learn how this upgrade improves social services.
6,526 PWDs in Pampanga Get Financial, Medical Aid
Vice Governor Delta Pineda leads distribution of assistance to 6,526 persons with disabilities in Pampanga. Support program expands to include multiple vulnerable sectors across the province.
Asturias Cebu Struggles Week After Typhoon Tino
Over a week after Typhoon Tino struck Cebu, Barangay Kaluangan in Asturias remains isolated with 293 homes affected. Relief efforts continue amid road access challenges. Learn how you can help.
Mandaue Validates Typhoon Tino Damage House-to-House
Mandaue City begins 2-3 week house-to-house validation of flood damage from Typhoon Tino. City teams verify affected homes starting with severely impacted Barangay Paknaan and Umapad.
Iloilo Lawmaker Exposes P10K Aid Theft by Barangay Officials
Iloilo City Rep. Julienne Baronda demands DSWD and DILG investigation into alleged withholding of AICS cash aid by barangay officials. Mayor Treñas suspends distribution pending probe.
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