PBBM launches Mindanao’s first Walang Gutom Kitchen in Zambo City

ZAMBOANGA CITY - President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated the first Walang Gutom Kitchen (WGK) in Mindanao, marking another milestone in the government’s nationwide campaign to expand access to nutritious food and reduce involuntary hunger among vulnerable Filipinos.

DBM vows to work with DSWD for employees’ regularization

THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday said it would find ways to create more plantilla positions in the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

DSWD: Tampering of relief packs for calamity victims illegal

DEPARTMENT OF Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday reiterated that tampering or repacking of the agency’s family food packs (FFPs) is illegal.

Social protection among top priorities in PBBM-approved 2025 NEP

THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will continue to fulfill its mandate to develop, implement and coordinate social protection and poverty-reduction solutions for the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged, a senior official of the agency said on Thursday.

Mobile command centers to boost DSWD’s disaster response capability

DEPARTMENT OF Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday led the inauguration of the agency's new Mobile Command Centers (MCCs) seen to boost its capabilities to respond during disasters and calamities.

DSWD, NACC tighten watch vs. syndicates engaged in selling of babies

THE DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expects the illegal selling of babies and children using social media to stop after the National Authority on Child Care (NACC) and the Women and Children Protection Center of the Philippine National Police (PNP) busted a syndicate engaged in the vile business.

DSWD chief assures Senate to keep BP2 going

DEPARTMENT OF Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday assured senators of the continuation of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program of the government.

LGUs with best anti-hunger initiatives to get P2-M reward each

THE lOCAL government units (LGUs) with the best anti-hunger initiatives and practices on food security will receive PHP2 million each through the “Walang Gutom Awards”.

List of rice retailers to get cash aid inclusive: DSWD chief

DEPARTMENT OF Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday said the list of small rice retailers who will be given cash aid under the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) will be inclusive, in compliance with the instruction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

PBBM OKs pilot, full implementation of DSWD’s food stamp program

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has given his nod to the pilot and full implementation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) “Walang Gutom 2027” food stamp program, Malacañang announced on Tuesday.

Marcos commits to serve the poor

PRESIDENT MARCOS reaffirmed his commitment to make government services accessible to all as he instructed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and all state agencies to ensure that all social services are within reach. 

Gatchalian backs creation of Cordillera Autonomous Region

VALENZUELA CITY 1st District Rep. Rex Gatchalian on Thursday expressed his full support for the establishment of the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) which will hasten the economic and social growth and development of the region.