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CHED – Commission on Higher Education – Purpose, Functions, and Responsibilities

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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is the Philippines’ premier institution in charge of improving student access to quality tertiary education.  It has been granted a mandate by the Philippine government to “promote equity of access, effective teaching and learning and curriculum enhancement with the twin goals of ensuring that graduates are globally competitive, locally relevant for global markets. Also … Read more

SSS – Social Security System – Purpose, Functions, and Responsibilities

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The Social Security System (SSS) is a government agency in the Philippines that offers social insurance programs to Filipinos. The SSS provides protection against various contingencies such as old age, disability, death, and unemployment. To become a member of the SSS, an individual must be employed, self-employed, or voluntary. The employer is required to deduct the employee’s contributions from his/her … Read more

DFA – Department of Foreign Affairs – Purpose, Functions, and Responsibilities

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is a government agency responsible for the conduct of foreign relations in the Philippines. The primary objective of the DFA is to protect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interest of the Philippines, as well as to promote its active participation in international negotiations. Also Read: ILAB – International Labor Affairs Bureau – Purpose, Functions, … Read more

How to Apply DepEd Integrated Short-Term Program (DISP)

DepEd Integrated Short Term Scholarship Program (DISP)

The Department of Education in the Philippines offers a scholarship program called the DepEd Integrated Short-Term Scholarship Program (DISP). The program offers financial aid to qualified teachers who want to continue their education in disciplines connected to teaching. By giving qualified teachers the chance to advance their knowledge and abilities, the program seeks to raise the standard of basic education … Read more

DSWD Home for Girls Facility for Underaged Women

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Female children are often been subjected to abuse, either physical or sexual. Older women are often forced to marry older men in exchange for money. This is especially the case in rural areas, where there are few jobs available that allow a female adult to support herself and her children independently. Also Read: DSWD AMOR Village – Accelerating Minors’ Opportunity for … Read more

DSWD AMOR Village – Accelerating Minors’ Opportunity for Recovery

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The DSWD AMOR Village is a government-run shelter for abused, neglected, and abandoned children overseen by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). AMOR is an acronym and stands for Accelerating Minors’ Opportunity for Recovery. Also Read: DSWD Haven for Women and Children There is also a clinic, a library, a computer room, a playground, and a chapel on the … Read more

DSWD Programs and Benefits for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is the government agency responsible for social welfare and development programs and services in the Philippines. One of the DSWD’s primary mandates is to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). The Comprehensive Program for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is a program that provides social protection and assistance to … Read more

DSWD Haven for Women and Children

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To live a peaceful life is what everyone dreams of, but the reality is that not everyone gets to live it. In the Philippines, violence against women and children has been a major problem. The most common forms of violence are physical abuse and sexual abuse, but there are also emotional, verbal, and financial abuses that take place too. Also … Read more

How to Apply DSWD Social Amelioration Program (SAP)

DSWD Social Amelioration Program is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to low-income households in order to help them cope with the impacts of the economic crisis. The program aims to provide temporary relief to those who are most vulnerable to the effects of the crisis, such as those who have lost their jobs or have had their incomes … Read more

DSWD Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons

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Human trafficking is a problem because it violates the rights of individuals, denies them their freedom, and exploits them for financial gain. It is a global problem that affects every country in the world. In the Philippines, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has a program to help trafficking victims recover and re-integrate into society. The DSWD Recovery … Read more

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