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PBBM launches new social welfare programs
The government has introduced new social welfare programs to create more opportunities for Filipinos and uplift their lives.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced initiatives Tuesday at the 74th-anniversary celebration of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
“Every single centavo spent, every program that is implemented, every decision that has been made must serve a very clear purpose: to create opportunities that endure, that uplift, and reach far beyond just today,” the President said.
Among these initiatives are the Harmonized Electronic License and Permit System (HELPS),
which aims to streamline the application process for licenses and permits, and the Minors Traveling Abroad System, which modernizes the travel clearance process for children to ensure their safety.
They also include the Pamilya sa Bagong Pilipinas Program, offering services to support family life transitions. It features three components: the Bagong Pamilyang Pilipino, Bumabangon sa Gitna ng mga Hamon, and Maunlad at Matatag na Pamilya.
According to the President, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has benefitted over 4.05 million households, with nearly 678,000 families achieving self-sufficiency. More than one million high school student beneficiaries have graduated, and 477,000 elementary school children have completed their primary education.
A total of 270,902 Filipinos benefitted from the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). In 2024, about 4.28 million senior citizens received social pensions to cover their daily necessities and medical expenses.
The DSWD has also been providing direct assistance during disasters. At least 7.4 million Filipino families received aid through its Quick Response Fund (QRF), and 540,396 were given early recovery services.
During the event, President Marcos commended the DSWD’s unwavering efforts to support Filipinos.
“You are the first to respond but the last to sleep. While others sought shelter from the storm, you walked into the chaos to deliver relief. You have saved lives, brought hope, and demonstrated the true power of compassion,” the President said.
He stressed the need for ongoing collaboration in creating a “Bagong Pilipinas” where everyone is included.
“Let us build a Bagong Pilipinas—a nation where every citizen has a chance to dream, to strive, to succeed. A country where compassion is not merely a value, but a way of life,” he also said. | PND
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