Vlogger Bench TV Reacts to Closure of Care Facility BENJIE PERILLO – The vlogger, also known as Bench TV, has accepted the decision of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to stop the operations of his care facility in San Pedro, Laguna. The closure, reported on January 29, happened because the facility did … Read more
DSWD Order 4 Families in Bogo City to Return Financial Aid After Double Claiming Four families in Bogo City, Cebu, were ordered to return financial aid after the DSWD discovered they each claimed assistance for the same damaged house. Bogo City Mayor Mayel Martinez reported that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the City Social Welfare … Read more
CIDG Arrests Woman for Selling DSWD Relief Goods Worth P15.5 Million A woman was arrested in Tondo, Manila, after being caught selling government-issued relief goods worth more than P15.5 million. The suspect, identified only as “Janice,” was nabbed during a joint operation by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from … Read more
DSWD, KALAHI-CIDSS Deliver Footbridge for Iloilo Community KALAHI-CIDSS – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) proudly showcased a newly built hanging footbridge in Barangay Kuyot, Janiuay, Iloilo, which has significantly improved the daily lives of local residents. In a Facebook post on Thursday, September 18, the DSWD announced that hundreds of residents, including … Read more
No More Free Money? Tulfo Wants to Scrap 4Ps and Give Something Even Bigger 4PS – Senator Erwin Tulfo is advocating for a major shift in the government’s anti-poverty efforts by scrapping the 4Ps program and replacing it with livelihood capital for beneficiaries. Senator Erwin Tulfo is calling for the abolition of the Pantawid Pamilyang … Read more
DSWD to Help ‘Imburnal Girl’ Through Rehab IMBURNAL GIRL – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that “Rose,” the woman who went viral after crawling out of a drainage in Makati, will be sent to a drug rehabilitation program. This decision came after Rose admitted to occasionally using illegal drugs during a … Read more
DSWD to Make ‘Imburnal Girl’ Its Ambassador IMBURNAL GIRL – The woman who went viral for coming out of a drainage canal in Makati City is being considered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to become an ambassador for its programs. Rose became an online sensation after a photo of her emerging … Read more
Woman in Viral Makati Sewer Video Now in DSWD Care MAKATI – The woman seen crawling out of a sewer in Makati is now under the custody of the DSWD for assessment and support. The woman who captured national attention after emerging from a sewer in Makati City has been placed under the care of … Read more
Marcos Jokes About Gatchalian’s Love Life MARCOS – President Marcos playfully teased DSWD Sec. Rex Gatchalian about his single status, jokingly asking why he still doesn’t have a “jowa.” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shared a lighthearted moment with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officials and employees during the agency’s 74th anniversary celebration … Read more
DSWD Says Sampaguita Girl and Her Family Were Once Part of 4Ps DSWD claimed that the controversial Sampaguita Girl and her family were former 4Ps beneficiaries. Previously, a video went viral showing a young girl selling Sampaguita garlands in front of a mall. Things turned heated when a security guard approached her, apparently following the … Read more