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Marcos instructs DSWD to focus on ‘e-ayuda’, children’s welfare
President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and incoming Social Welfare and Development Secretary Erwin Tulfo (Photo: Erwin Tulfo/Facebook)
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the incoming administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will hasten the distribution of ayuda (assistance) via digital means as well as prioritize the welfare of children, especially those who are in conflict with the law.
Incoming DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo acknowledged the accomplishments of his predecessor, Secretary Rolando Bautista, but said he wants to achieve more.
“Kailangan pong dagdagan. Isa na po riyan iyong pagbibigay ng ayuda na mas mabilis na makarating sa mga tao (We aim to add on these accomplishments beginning with expediting the distribution of aid),” Tulfo said at the “Laging Handa” press briefer on Tuesday.
Tulfo plans to continue the online platform of distributing cash aid to DSWD beneficiaries which Bautista has started and implemented in the distribution of social amelioration aid for the vulnerable families hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The agency will also continue collaboration with Malasakit Centers in hospitals to provide immediate help.
Marcos likewise instructed Tulfo to establish a recovery program for those who lost their sources of livelihood due to the pandemic and nurture children through more welfare programs aimed at shaping their potentials and other assets
“Marami ho kasing problema, pati iyong mga (There are a lot of problems, even) juvenile justice,” he said.
Additionally, the DSWD wants to help solve rising teenage pregnancies.
Tulfo said he will continue being a broadcaster and plans on requesting for a slot in regular press briefers of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to have an avenue to inform the public on DSWD developments.
Incoming PCOO chief, lawyer Trixie Cruz-Angeles, announced Tulfo’s appointment on Monday.
He is the brother of Senator-elect Raffy Tulfo, who rose to fame via his public service program.
Mark Christian Dizon
May 31, 2022 at 11:02 PM
What a great news, pero sana lahat mabigyan. Some LGU’s kasi halos kamag anak or kakilala nila nakakkuha ng ayuda.
ML Judith
June 1, 2022 at 12:49 AM
Tulfo said in an interview that “Give him six months” to prove himself. Oh well, I already heard that statement from someone? Sounds familiar ehh?!
He should understand the dynamics of the DSWD Programs and Services as established by the issued Memorandum Circulars and Administrative Orders. It’s more complex than he think it is. Hindi lang yan basta bigay ayuda o relief goods.Goodluck Philippines.
Junn Melendez
June 1, 2022 at 1:16 AM
For me it’s okay to give assistance for those people in needs pero huwag lang natin sanayin ang tao na lahat iaasa sa government. Give them a starter kit so they could generate income on their own, than giving monthly allowance (4ps).