"Juan," a former rebel, showing off his fishing net and the newly refurbished paddle boats he acquired from the Livelihood Settlement Grant. (DSWD) As part of its contribution to the peace agenda, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) aims to reach out to more former rebels (FRs)
As part of its efforts to contribute to the country’s peace agenda, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) aims to reach more returnees this
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DSWD continues to improve initiatives for peace-building
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In line with the commitment and efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in achieving the goals of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022, the Department is implementing several programs towards the attainment of an inclusive and sustainable peace through intensified development and other peace-building initiatives.
As the lead agency in social protection, the DSWD provides interventions following the peace agenda of Executive Order (EO) 70, series of 2018 in two tracks, through the implementation of DSWD Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 3, series of 2020.
The first track entails the provision of assistance to Former Rebels and their families, through existing DSWD programs such as Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations, Psychosocial Interventions and other Protective Services, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps, and the Sustainable Livelihood Program.
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