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Automated DSWD subsidy a problem in far-flung areas with no ATMs
Only 1.3 million out of the targeted 13.5 million poor families have received the second tranche of the cash aid promised to them
LIVE: House hearing on DSWD's emergency subsidy program
Watch the hearing live on Monday, June 22, at 1 pm
DSWD vows no more anomalies after LGUs removed from cash aid distribution
Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista guarantees that since the DSWD will no longer transfer funds to local government units, local officials can no longer meddle with the cash aid
DSWD cash aid might be subject to withdrawal fees
The DSWD partners with more financial service providers to conduct payouts for the emergency subsidy program, but beneficiaries may have to pay a withdrawal fee of up to P50 to receive them
Almost 300,000 families have yet to receive April cash aid – Malacañang
This does not include the 5 million waitlisted families from across the country that were added to the program
DSWD says cash aid will continue after Bayanihan Act expires
The emergency subsidy program was created in the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, which Malacañang says expires on June 25
Lawmakers berate DSWD regional directors over delays in aid distribution
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano tells DSWD regional directors that not following the policies ordered by their superiors could be seen as 'insubordination'
Lawmaker slams DSWD for distribution policies that caused crowds
Making cash aid beneficiaries line up at distribution points could have caused COVID-19 transmission, says Anakalusugan Representative Mike Defensor
DSWD ready to shed light on cash aid delays in House probe
The House is set to begin investigating the delays in the government's cash aid program on Monday, June 22
Cayetano, House leaders seek probe into delays in DSWD subsidy program
The ranking lawmakers hit the Department of Social Welfare and Development for its failure to streamline the distribution process, forcing beneficiaries to wait for weeks
DSWD suspends government internship program for 2020
The government's internship program, which allows the youth to experience working in public service, is postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic
DSWD cash aid comes after Michelle Silvertino dies
The family of the stranded worker, who died while waiting for a bus ride home to Bicol, receives P15,000 and educational and livelihood assistance
DSWD begins 2nd tranche of cash aid with 4Ps beneficiaries
The long-awaited cash aid for May begins on the second week of June
FALSE: DSWD 'gives P5,500 to every Facebook user'
Cash aid for every Facebook user? No such thing, says the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Cayetano warns gov't officials over 'inexcusable' Bayanihan law problems
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano says the House 'will be having an accounting' of the problematic implementation of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act
DSWD eyes distribution of cash aid for 2nd tranche this week
After failing to give out the cash aid in May, Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista says the DSWD has already prepared the guidelines on the distribution of the second tranche of the financial subsidy
As May ends, DSWD unable to release cash aid for 2nd tranche
The DSWD calls on local governments to submit liquidation reports so it can complete validation
5M more households to get 2nd tranche of coronavirus cash aid – Malacañang memo
A majority of these additional households will be residents of areas under ECQ
DSWD asks for 'understanding' as cash aid for May remains delayed
Nearing the last week of May, the DSWD says it is still waiting for a directive from the Office of the President on the distribution of emergency cash subsidies for the second tranche
Military to help give out cash subsidy in remote, critical areas
The government will no longer entrust the cash aid's second installment to local governments, following reports of anomalies in the distribution
DSWD, DICT launch ‘ReliefAgad’ app for electronic cash aid distribution
Beneficiaries of the government’s coronavirus cash aid program can choose to receive their subsidies through mobile banking apps like GCash and PayMaya
DSWD vows faster distribution of coronavirus cash aid this May
Almost 600 local governments have yet to complete cash aid distributions for the month of April
Caraga completes distribution of emergency subsidy to non-4Ps families
The Department of Social Welfare and Development lauds the local government units' efficient implementation of the emergency subsidy program in the Caraga region
Families of OFWs affected by coronavirus qualified for DSWD subsidy
DSWD reiterates families of OFWs with no other source of income since January 2020 can avail of the emergency subsidy
5 million more families 'waitlisted' for emergency subsidy program
Poor families who appealed after being initially excluded from the government's list of cash aid beneficiaries are now part of the additional 5 million who will receive aid
Hundreds of Navotas residents waive P4.5M worth of DSWD coronavirus benefits
‘We will request for DSWD’s permission to replace the names of the beneficiaries so that 575 low-income families will have an opportunity to avail [themselves of] the program,’ says Mayor Toby Tiangco
Lockdown cash aid reached only 56% of target beneficiaries in April
Under the government's emergency subsidy program, 18 million poor families are supposed to get cash subsidies of P5,000 to P8,000 for April and May
DILG, DSWD extending deadline for LGUs to complete April cash aid
DILG chief Eduardo Año says they understand that it is difficult to distribute cash aid while observing physical distancing in areas that are densely populated, like in Metro Manila
Local officials could face charges if cash aid isn't distributed by April 30
The DSWD says it is in constant coordination with local governments in speeding up the distribution of emergency subsidies
'Walang konsiderasyon': Despite illness, PWD made to claim subsidy at DSWD office
Roy Moral, who struggles to walk without feeling immense pain, shares how he had to be wheeled to the local DSWD office in a stretcher just so he could receive his emergency subsidy
Rappler Talk: Ex-DSWD chief Dinky Soliman on assessing the emergency subsidy program
Former DSWD secretary Dinky Soliman says collaborative, evidence-based, and empowering approaches would greatly impact aiding the poor in the coronavirus lockdown
DSWD partners with DICT for automated emergency subsidies
The DSWD and DICT are working together to develop an app that would facilitate electronic cash transfers for poor families affected by the coronavirus lockdown
May emergency subsidies to be delayed if LGU fails to report April payouts – DSWD
As of April 22, only around 31% target beneficiaries have received emergency subsidies from the DSWD
FALSE: P57-B 'balance' in DSWD subsidy even if all families get coronavirus cash aid
The computation used here does not consider that the P200-billion emergency subsidy covers two months and is given only to the target 18 million low-income families
IN LIMBO: Poor families still await subsidies during coronavirus lockdown
Three weeks into the government's emergency subsidy program, around 75% of qualified families nationwide are still waiting to receive aid
Barangays ordered to publish names of residents eligible for DSWD cash aid
Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya says this is needed for 'transparency purposes' and to protect barangay officials
DSWD takes down posts on donation drive permits, looks to waive fees
After public clamor, the DSWD takes down its advisory reminding the public to secure donation drive permits. It is also studying whether to automate the process and waive application fees.
More red tape? Netizens debate DSWD regulation of donations
This comes after the Department of Social Welfare and Development announced persons or groups soliciting donations should first secure necessary permits
DSWD to LGUs: Distribute emergency subsidy first, validation later
The DSWD amends its guidelines to speed up the distribution of emergency subsidies to families in need during the coronavirus crisis
DSWD reminds public to get permits for donation drives
'Unauthorized public solicitation activities' prompt the DSWD to remind the public that by law, all donation drives must be regulated by the government. Those who want to join the effort should secure a permit and pay the required fee.
DSWD asks LGUs to fund emergency subsidies for families not on gov't list
In its 'appeal to the nation,' the DSWD also seeks the public's understanding on how it prioritized the recipients of its emergency subsidy program, saying these people need help to 'survive this crisis'
195 cities, municipalities still can't access DSWD emergency subsidy
They still have not done the proper paperwork, Malacañang says in its latest report to Congress on the government's coronavirus response
Pasig City to cover poor families not on DSWD emergency subsidy list
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto vows to give cash assistance to families who were cut from the Department of Social Welfare and Development's list of beneficiaries
Gov't will deliver aid to poor families in remote areas – DSWD
DSWD chief Rolando Bautista says they will work with the AFP, PNP, the Philippine Coast Guard, and other agencies to transport and distribute emergency subsidies to poor families
DSWD: Families not on emergency subsidy list can appeal
(UPDATED) The Department of Social Welfare and Development says families in need who are not among the target beneficiaries can file appeals with their local social welfare offices
DOJ: Early release of sick, elderly prisoners ordered before virus crisis
The Department of Justice says it ordered the release of old and sickly prisoners even before the coronavirus outbreak. Groups say these vulnerable inmates remain behind bars.
Duterte chaos leaves barangay officials 'helpless' amid lockdown
Barangay officials cry for help in providing relief packs and dealing with confusing messages and guidelines from the administration
DSWD hotlines as of April 2020
The Department of Social Welfare and Development can be reached through its main hotline 8-951-2803
DSWD admits 'shortcomings' in emergency fund distribution
(UPDATED) DSWD chief Rolando Bautista says they thought local governments could easily come up with lists of target beneficiaries, but it turns out they 'did not memorize' profiles of their constituents
'Reinstate original beneficiaries,' Metro Manila mayors urge DSWD
DSWD Spokesperson Irene Dumlao says there's no 'quota' but a target number of beneficiaries
