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DSWD, Caritas Philippines join forces in fight against poverty

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June 22 2025

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Caritas Philippines have formalized a partnership aimed at strengthening the fight against poverty and expanding support for marginalized communities nationwide.

- By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ

Through a memorandum of understanding signed on June 18, DSWD and Caritas committed to enhancing the delivery of social welfare services by working together on key programs, such as values formation, skills training, and financial literacy.

The agreement includes support for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program's First 1,000 Days initiative and the implementation of educational support services like the "Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program."

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