Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited survivors of a fatal landslide in Barangay Guisad Surong, Baguio City, and offered condolences to families of 10 other residents who died in related calamities.

Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian has stated that the lifeline subsidy provided by the 4Ps program is too small to be the cause of recent electric bill shock.

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian stated that government programs should not be credited to individuals for personal gains, promising public officials will not be present during aid distribution.

Metro Manila public transport drivers will receive a P5,000 fuel subsidy starting Tuesday, March 17, to help cope with rising fuel prices amid tensions in the Middle East, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said.

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian defended Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries against public criticism linking them to high Meralco generation charges. He clarified that the program did not cause the recent electricity bill shock.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the launch of a social protection services center in Barangay Tayud, Municipality of Liloan, Cebu. Marcos arrived at the Pag-Abot Processing Center at 10:30 a.m. and was welcomed by Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco. READ: Palace on 2028 elections: Aspirants