As to the performance of the program, according to the annual accomplishment report of the DSWD, the AICS Program has served over 5.3 million beneficiaries in 2022, which is considerably higher than their physical target of around 1.2 million.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/05/05/strengthening-governments-response-to-individuals-in-crisis-situations/

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian discussed the program during his meeting with CFDC chief Joey Lina on Tuesday at the Cafe Ilang-Ilang of The Manila Hotel.

Source: https://balita.com/dswd-cfdc-eye-nationwide-program-vs-malnutrition-stunting/

He said the interventions include livelihood from the Department Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and job facilitation from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/03/dmw-50-more-filipinos-from-israel-arriving-next-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dmw-50-more-filipinos-from-israel-arriving-next-week

Meanwhile, the DSWD further shared that Manzano expressed gratitude and appreciation for the government assistance they received.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1867759/dswd-gives-assistance-to-elderly-man-who-biked-for-8-hours-seeking-help

OLONGAPO CITY — Two centenarian residents in this city received P100,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), officials said Wednesday, March 22.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1747074/2-centenarians-in-olongapo-city-get-p100000-cash-gift-from-dswd

“Queries on how to donate to DSWD are starting to pour.

Source: https://balita.com/release-of-dswds-food-packs-for-egay-victims-way-above-target/

The DSWD also added that it also assisted 31,207 parents and guardians through reading and parenting sessions, which were done by trained college students.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1877459/over-31000-students-benefit-from-dswds-pilot-of-tara-basa-program

“The DSWD-NCR sought out Ms. Kristine, and she underwent counseling through a social worker, and her concern about her baby was communicated to GHI, but there was no response from Ms. Graff,” the DSWD said.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1775161/mother-reunites-with-one-year-old-son-following-orphanage-shutdown

The DSWD was also mandated by the order to work with other national government agencies (NGAs) and local government units (LGUs) for its implementation, according to a news release of the Presidential Communications Office on Sunday.

Source: https://balita.com/eo-establishes-walang-gutom-2027-as-major-govt-program/

We want to make sure that when we do expand the program on its regular run, even if the President already approved, we want to learn from the pilot and we want to start right—that was the takeaway,” DSWD Secretary Rexlon “Rex” T. Gatchalian said.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/06/14/pilot-rollout-of-food-stamps-okd-to-reduce-malnutrition/