Tag: DSWD budget

2.6B released to DSWD for social pension, other social welfare programs

MANILA, May 31 – The total budget approved by Congress for social pension and other social welfare programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was released last week, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The amount of P2.6-billion, which is part of the “For Later Release” (FLR) appropriation under the DSWD budget this year, will fund the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens, Protective Services for Individuals and Families in Difficult Circumstances, […]