15/07/2025
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DSWD UNO INFORMATION PRESS || LGU Gregorio del Pilar and other Local Government Units, alongside members of the media. This collaborative event serves as a crucial platform to delve into the DSWD's core programs and emphasize the vital role of LGUs in their successful implementation.
The press briefing provided in-depth information on the following:
* Disaster Response Management Division: A key focus will be on strengthening disaster preparedness and response mechanisms. Discussions will highlight how the DSWD works in close partnership with LGUs, like Gregorio del Pilar, to build community resilience, streamline aid delivery, and ensure efficient recovery efforts in times of crisis. This division's aim is to foster a "whole-of-nation" approach to disaster management.
* Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps): We will explore the ongoing impact of the 4Ps in alleviating poverty by providing conditional cash grants for health, nutrition, and education. The crucial involvement of LGUs in identifying eligible households and monitoring compliance to ensure the program's effectiveness will be underscored.
* Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP): This segment will showcase how the SLP empowers individuals and families through livelihood and employment opportunities. The DSWD will elaborate on its partnership with LGUs in implementing various modalities, such as micro-enterprise development and employment facilitation, to foster economic self-sufficiency at the local level.
* Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC): The press will receive updates on the SPISC, a vital program that provides monthly stipends to eligible indigent senior citizens. The coordinated efforts between the DSWD and LGUs, including their respective Offices for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCAs) and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Offices (MSWDOs), in the identification, validation, and payout of beneficiaries will be highlighted.
* Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS): We will discuss the immediate and integrated support provided by AICS to individuals and families facing unexpected crises. The press will learn how LGUs are instrumental in facilitating access to financial, medical, burial, and other forms of assistance, serving as frontline responders in critical situations.
This gathering underscores the DSWD's commitment to transparency and collaboration, recognizing that robust partnerships with LGUs are paramount to delivering effective social welfare and development services to all Filipinos, particularly the most vulnerable.