The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Thursday that it has implemented stricter guidelines for ...

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers believe that while the controversial Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap) has room for improvement, it is an important government program as it not only ...

With Akap staying firmly in place, what the government must demonstrate to assuage the public’s concerns is to adhere to nonpartisan guidelines and to ban politicians from any involvement in the ...

The DSWD rolled out AKAP in May 2024 to protect minimum wage earners from the effects of inflation. Eligible AKAP beneficiaries may receive cash grants of up to P10,000, depending on the ...

A majority of Filipinos favor the continuation of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) program, according to OCTA Research’s latest Tugon ng Masa survey. Implemented in 2024 by the Department of ...