P241-billion budget proposed for DSWD in 2027 is below 2026 level

AID. Tricycle drivers queue to receive cash assistance distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on March 17, 2026.

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Will lawmakers again push for a higher amount for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program?

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is seeking P241.6 billion for 2027, lower than the 2026 budget.

The Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program may receive much less than its previous allocation.

P241-billion budget proposed for DSWD in 2027 is below 2026 level

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