The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) over the weekend said the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis ...

MANILA, Philippines — Despite criticisms, the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap) was able to help almost five million near-poor Filipinos, or those under lower middle-income status, the Department ...

SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian has vowed to block the revival of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) Program, which provides direct cash and other forms ...

MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Audit (COA) has found lapses and “systemic weaknesses” in the implementation of the government’s Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap), including duplication and ...