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DSWD eyes MMDA help on beggars

October 25, 2002 - 12:00am

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it will solicit the help of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to clear Metro Manila streets of young beggars. Social Welfare Secretary...

Metro

Free LRT, MRT rides for elderly

October 1, 2002 - 12:00am

The Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Metrostar Express will be giving senior citizens free rides for three days as part of the country’s observance of Elderly Filipino Week, which begins...

Metro

DSWD eyes financial aid for VCD vendors

September 5, 2002 - 12:00am

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has announced it would be extending financial assistance to vendors whose wares have been confiscated as a result of a government crackdown on pirated compact...

Metro

Motorists told: Don’t give alms to beggars

December 4, 2001 - 12:00am

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) called on motorists and commuters to refrain from giving alms to street children who "carol" on thoroughfares in Metro Manila during the Christmas...

Metro