CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Northern Mindanao (DSWD-10) has launched the 'Walang Gutom Program' (WGP), aimed at combating hunger and malnutrition among low-income families. The program, which began implementation on Tuesday, will initially benefit 800 families in the region.
According to Philippines News Agency, the first recipients of the food credits are families from Talakag, Bukidnon, and Iligan City. Each family enrolled in the program will receive PHP3,000 monthly through an electronic benefit transfer card issued by DSWD-10. These credits can be used to purchase food from suppliers who are part of the Sustainable Livelihood Program.
The initiative comes in response to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, which identifies approximately 1.4 million families in Northern Mindanao as food-poor. The WGP aims to eventually support over 9,000 beneficiaries across Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte, including Iligan City, by providing them with essential resources to help alleviate hunger and encourage productivity among citizens facing economic hardships.