Manila, Sept. 2 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has deployed more social workers and support personnel to the new processing center for its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, reinforcing efforts to provide faster and more efficient service to thousands of Filipinos in crisis and who are seeking aid each day.

The DSWD transferred on July 31 the AICS processing center from the agency's Central Office in Batasan to the Commonwealth Satellite Office in Paragon Place, Quezon City to provide a more comfortable and accessible venue for beneficiaries.

Assistant Secretary Juan Carlo Marquez, the DSWD's co-spokesperson, said the additional personnel ensure that clients can be properly assisted...