Working to help attain inclusive and sustainable peace in the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to empower and improve the lives of former rebels (FRs) and their families, decommissioned combatants, Kapatiran members, communities in conflict-affected and vulnerable areas (CVAs), and individuals in marginalized sectors through the constant advancements on various peace-building initiatives.

In support of the government’s peace agenda, the DSWD implements Executive Order No. 70, series of 2018 or the Whole-of-Nation approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace and in ending the armed conflict. With this, the Department continues the provision of assistance to the target beneficiaries of EO 70.

DSWD provides assistance directly to FRs, the Department has served FRs and their families through various programs. These include Sustainable Livelihood Program, Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations, Psychosocial Interventions and other Protective Services, and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.