Manila, Dec. 25 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday highlighted the expanding coverage and measurable impact of its social protection programs for senior citizens, children, and disaster-affected households as it continues to strengthen the delivery of basic services nationwide.

DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said more than four million indigent senior citizens are receiving a monthly PHP1,000 social pension under the agency's Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens program.

"Itong halaga na ito bagama't maliit ay nakakatulong para matustusan iyong pangangailangan po ng ating mga lolo at lola, lalung-lalo na sa gamot at iba pang mga pangangailangan (While the amount may be modest, it helps o...