DSWD-Davao Region announces a significant decline in Violence Against Women and Children cases from 2023 to 2024. Officials credit grassroots advocacy and strengthened reporting mechanisms for the progress.
DSWD Field Office-Davao temporarily halts guarantee letter issuance for AICS and AKAP starting Nov 30, 2025. Other aid forms continue. Learn more.
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, a film festival with short documentaries promoting child welfare, protection, and resilience. Discover stories of hope and change.
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.
Lapu-Lapu City awarded P5,000 cash incentives to 35 board passers from various professions. Mayor Cindi King-Chan recognized their achievements and encouraged job applications.
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.
The Department of Agriculture transfers regulatory control over veterinary drugs and the dairy industry from the FDA to the BAI and NDA. Learn how this impacts local industries.
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.
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.
Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte says Dabawenyos rejected vote-buying claims, electing Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod despite AICS distribution controversies. Local lawmakers demand transparency.
Discover how BDO's Cash Management Solutions help Filipino SMEs like Borlagdan and Cansino achieve operational efficiency, reduce stress, and drive business growth.
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 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 transforms a former Covid-19 facility into a social services hub, launching a sustainable reintegration program for street dwellers with financial and housing aid.
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.
Davao City Council passes the Seral-Cared ordinance, a GPS-enabled emergency dispatch system to speed up response times and penalize prank callers. Learn how this impacts public safety.
BSP ensures smooth withdrawals above ₱500,000. Learn how new circular simplifies documentation for legitimate transactions and promotes secure banking.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport reduces domestic & international transfer times, boosting passenger flow & earning Airport of the Year–Asia. Discover the CEBConnects upgrades.
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.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas assures easy access to large withdrawals. New rules target illicit cash use while promoting digital payments. Learn more.
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 Philippine Community Resilience Project with P50-70M funding for vulnerable municipalities. Building disaster-resilient communities through participatory planning.
Persons with Disabilities in Mandaue City receive second installment of annual P8,000 cash assistance. 27 barangays benefit from PDAO program supporting PWD community after recent disasters.
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!
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 delivers 1.8M food packs across Philippines following Typhoons Uwan and Tino. Emergency cash transfers and mobile kitchens deployed for comprehensive disaster response.
736 families in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu received only 551 food packs after Typhoon Tino. DSWD investigates potential policy violations as residents voice frustration.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian champions community-led development for impactful projects in remote areas. Discover how this bottom-up approach delivers real change.
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.