Anti-Mendicancy law

DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has renewed its appeal to the public to refrain from giving alms to children in street situations, homeless individuals, and members of Indigenous Peoples' (IP) groups, whose numbers typically increase during the holiday season. In a statement released on Friday, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao emphasized … [Read more...] about DSWD urges public to avoid giving alms to street children and indigenous groups during holidays