MANILA, Jan. 31 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has received over PHP151 billion under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA) for its social protection programs, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said Tuesday.

The DBM issued the statement, as the DSWD celebrated its 72nd founding anniversary.

"The government has allotted more than PHP151 billion to continue the major social protection service programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. This is reflected in Republic Act 11936, known as the FY (fiscal year) 2023 General Appropriations Act," the DBM said.

The DSWD's major social protection services include the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), the Supplementary Feeding Progra...