Zambales 1st District Rep. Jay Khonghun joins Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and other agency officials during the DSWD Operations Cluster Summit 2026 at Royce Hotel in Clark, Pampanga, on October 26, focusing on strengthening social welfare programs and improving the delivery of government assistance to beneficiaries.
CLARK, Pampanga — Faster delivery of government assistance to vulnerable families was underscored by Zambales 1st District Rep. Jay Khonghun following the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Operations Cluster Summit 2026 at Royce Hotel in Clark on October 26.
Khonghun joined DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Undersecretary Pinky Romualdez and Central Luzon Regional Director Venus Rebuldela at the summit, which focused on strengthening the agency’s programs and operational capacity.
The lawmaker emphasized the need to make social welfare services more efficient so assistance can reach families in need promptly.
He also recognized DSWD personnel, known as the “Angels in Red Vest,” for their work in delivering social services and supporting vulnerable communities.
Improving operational efficiency is critical to ensuring that social protection programs reach their intended beneficiaries, particularly households requiring financial assistance, emergency relief and other forms of government support.
Khonghun reaffirmed his support for working with the DSWD to advance social welfare initiatives and address the needs of constituents in Zambales.