The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed satisfaction with the results of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) Fourth Quarter 2024 survey, which showed 59 percent of Filipinos are happy with the performance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s administration.

Key survey highlights include helping disaster victims: +65 (up from +62 in September), improving children’s education: +60 (unchanged), and helping the poor: +57 (up from +51).

The administration also earned "good" ratings for ensuring food security (+46), preparing for climate change (+38), and telling the truth to the people (+34).

Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao attributed the favorable approval to the Marcos administration’s whole-of-nation approach. She emphasized the DSWD’s commitment to strengthening social protection programs for marginalized Filipinos.

Regarding disaster response, Dumlao highlighted the Buong Bansa Handa program, which uses both government and private sector supply chains for efficient disaster aid. Innovations like the Disaster Response Command Center, Mobile Command Centers, and mobile kitchens enhance the DSWD's response.

The DSWD also continues to improve programs like the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), which now includes a First 1,000 Days grant for health and nutrition for pregnant women and children under 2. Other ongoing programs include the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP).

To ensure food security, the DSWD's Walang Gutom Program addresses hunger by turning surplus food into hot meals for those in need. The Walang Gutom Kitchen, launched in December 2024, combats hunger and reduces food waste.

In partnership with the Department of Agriculture, DILG, and others, the DSWD implements Project LAWA at BINHI to mitigate the effects of water scarcity and food insecurity caused by climate change.

The DSWD also collaborates with the Department of Education on the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program, which helps struggling Grade 2 students and supports poor college students through cash-for-work programs.