Manila, Oct. 28 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped in to assist a 72-year-old retiree afflicted with Stage 4 colon cancer and liver metastases through the provision of medical aid.

In a statement on Tuesday, the DSWD said the assistance is in the form of a PHP150,000 guarantee letter.

According to the DSWD, Secretary Rex Gatchalian learned of Emma "Bing" Kasilag's health condition and her mounting hospital expenses through a newspaper report on Sunday.

He immediately ordered agency social workers to find the cancer patient and extend immediate assistance for her medical needs.

"Thank you for this information. Our social workers from the Department will locate her and assist her through our AICS Prog...