Ministry · MSSD
Ministry of Social Services and Development
Provides social welfare in the region, with focus on poor and vulnerable groups such as women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities, indigenous communities and displaced persons, especially during disasters and conflict.
Programs 12
Angat Bangsamoro: Kabataan Tungo sa Karunungan (ABaKa)
SourceA once-a-year cash grant for students from poor families: PHP 2,000 (elementary), PHP 3,000 (high school), PHP 10,000 (college or vocational). 4Ps students are not eligible.
How to get it: Apply at an MSSD regional, provincial or municipal office with an ID, proof of enrollment and a barangay certificate of residency or indigency.
Education, scholarships & researchStudentsFamilies in needUnlad Pamilyang Bangsamoro Program
SourceLivelihood, skills training and a monthly rice subsidy for poor families, with possible college support and emergency medical aid.
Jobs, training & livelihoodFamilies in needBangsamoro Sagip Kabuhayan Program (BSK)
SourceA one-time PHP 15,000 seed capital grant to start or grow a small business, for low-income and disaster-hit households.
How to get it: Usually by referral; submit a valid ID, a livelihood project proposal and a General Intake Sheet for assessment by the municipal or city social welfare officer.
Jobs, training & livelihoodFamilies in needWorkersDakilang Bangsamoro Program (DAKILA)
SourcePHP 1,000 a month plus seminars, mental health support and referrals for poor solo parents.
How to get it: Solo parents are assessed by MSSD social workers.
Cash & social assistanceFamilies in needWomenKalinga Para sa May Kapansanan Program (KALINGA)
SourceA PHP 500 monthly stipend for poor persons with severe disabilities.
How to get it: Applicants are assessed on how much difficulty they have in six areas (seeing, hearing, walking, remembering, self-care, communicating); a PWD ID or medical certificate may be required.
Cash & social assistancePersons with disabilityFamilies in needFree Birth Registration
SourceFree on-site birth registration for poor, unregistered children aged 0 to 12 in covered areas, with priority for Sama-Bajau, Teduray and former combatants' families.
Documents & recordsChildrenFamilies in needIndigenous peoplesFormer combatantsKupkop Program
SourceFood, schooling and monthly cash support for orphaned, homeless and neglected children.
Cash & social assistanceChildrenFamilies in needWomen Opportunities to Maternal Benefits (WOMB)
SourceSupport for poor pregnant women for a safe pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Health & medical careWomenFamilies in needSagip Paningin para kay Lolo at Lola
SourceFree customized eyeglasses for poor older persons.
Health & medical careSenior citizensFamilies in needLayag Bajau Program
SourceLivelihood, education, health, nutrition and resettlement support for Badjau families.
Cash & social assistanceFamilies in needEmergency Relief Assistance (ERA) and Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA)
SourceFood, non-food items and temporary shelter for families displaced by disasters or conflict.
Cash & social assistanceFamilies in need
Services 5
As the office’s Citizen’s Charter lists them: what to bring, what it costs, how long it takes.
B-CARES Hospitalization AssistanceFee: NoneHealth & medical carePatientsFamilies in needFee: None
Help with hospital bills for poor or crisis-hit individuals, after assessment by an MSSD social worker; doctors' fees are not covered.
What to bring
- Medical certificate or abstract
- Statement of account
- Valid ID of the informant and the beneficiary
- Promissory note (for non-partner hospitals)
- Doctor's justification if admitted to a private room
- Fee
- None
- Where
- MSSD Crisis Intervention Unit, CNX Building 3, RH-8, Cotabato City, or the nearest MSSD provincial office
B-CARES Laboratories and Other ProceduresFee: NoneHealth & medical carePatientsFamilies in needFee: None
Help with costs of laboratory tests and procedures such as dialysis, chemotherapy, CT scan and MRI.
What to bring
- Laboratory request with date, doctor's signature and license number
- Valid ID of the informant and the beneficiary
- For other procedures: hospital quotation and medical certificate
- Fee
- None
- Where
- MSSD Crisis Intervention Unit, CNX Building 3, RH-8, Cotabato City, or the nearest MSSD provincial office
B-CARES Medical Assistive DeviceFee: NoneHealth & medical carePersons with disabilityPatientsSenior citizensFee: None
Provision of devices such as wheelchairs, prosthetics or hearing aids.
What to bring
- Price quotation of the device from a clinic or supplier
- Medical certificate
- Photo of the beneficiary
- Valid ID of the informant and the beneficiary
- Fee
- None
- Where
- MSSD Crisis Intervention Unit, CNX Building 3, RH-8, Cotabato City, or the nearest MSSD provincial office
B-CARES Burial AssistanceFee: NoneCash & social assistanceFamilies in needFee: None
Help with funeral costs and transport of remains; must be claimed within 30 days of death.
What to bring
- Death certificate
- Certification from a tribal chieftain or imam (if there is no death certificate)
- Funeral contract (for non-Muslims)
- Valid ID of the informant and the beneficiary
- Fee
- None
- Where
- MSSD Crisis Intervention Unit, CNX Building 3, RH-8, Cotabato City, or the nearest MSSD provincial office
B-CARES Medicine AssistanceFee: NoneHealth & medical carePatientsFamilies in needFee: None
Medicines for poor or crisis-hit individuals, released through partner pharmacies.
What to bring
- Prescription with date, doctor's signature and license number (valid for 2 months)
- Valid ID of the informant and the beneficiary
- Fee
- None
- Where
- MSSD Crisis Intervention Unit, CNX Building 3, RH-8, Cotabato City, or the nearest MSSD provincial office
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