Social Pension Program only for Indigent Seniors – DSWD

Social Pension Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) emphasizes that only indigent senior citizens are qualified to receive the social pension provided for by Republic Act (RA) 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. “In as much as DSWD would want to include all senior citizens, the budget for the SPISC is limited,” … Read more

Get to know the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law

Expanded Maternity Leave

Working mothers are indeed superb. They are not only strong physically but mentally as well. It is not an easy task to raise your children while working at the same time. Good news to all the soon to be moms out there. President signed a Law dedicated for you. What do you need to know … Read more

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Act now a Law

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

Poverty in the Philippines has decreased according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. An estimated 21 percent of the population in the first half of 2018 compared with 27.6 percent in 2015. It is good to know that the Government is taking all necessary efforts to fight off poverty. One of the programs of the government … Read more