general public
As part of the DSWD’s psychosocial care and support services for persons living with
HIV (PLHIV) and their affected families and in accordance with Section 36 of RA 11166,
the Department, through its Field Offices (FOs) provides economic assistance for
education, livelihood, burial/funeral, transportation, medical, and food. These forms of
assistance are meant for individuals and families of PLHIV in need of social welfare and
development interventions.
The direct provision of this assistance aims to mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on
affected individuals and their families, assuring their well-being and contributing to the
overall response of the national government to HIV and AIDS.
- Any valid identification card of the client/ person to be interviewed
- Medical Certificate/Clinical Abstract complete with name, license number and signature of the Physician issued within three months (original and one(1) photocopy)
- Hospital bill / Statement of Account (outstanding balance) with name and signature (original and one(1) photocopy)
- Social Case Study Report/ Case Summary
- Certificate of Indigency or Barangay Certificate declaring client’s situation (original and one(1) photocopy)
People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and their affected families