Title
Creation of Department of Social Welfare
Law
Republic Act No. 5416
Decision Date
Jun 15, 1968
The Social Welfare Act of 1968 establishes the Department of Social Welfare in the Philippines to provide comprehensive social welfare services to disadvantaged individuals and groups, including preventive and remedial programs, vocational rehabilitation, and assistance to cultural minorities for integration into society.

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