LGUs urged: Adopt Yakap Bayan program

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is urging local government units (LGUs) to adopt its Yakap Bayan program to turn former drug dependents into productive members of society.

Under its Yakap Bayan program, aside from the rehabilitation of the former drug dependent, the DSWD also coordinates with other government departments and agencies to help the beneficiary engage in livelihood activities supporting his or her reintegration into society.