As the year comes to a close, let us revisit the important actions taken by the government to address the nation's problems of hunger and social welfare. Following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is intensifying its anti-hunger drive under ‘Walang Gutom 2027,’ launched in 2023 through Executive Order No. 44, to reduce food insecurity in 750,000 households by 2027. Since its implementation, hunger indicators among benefic