The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized the Field Office V, Local Government Units of Dimasalang in Masbate, and Guinobatan in Albay during the Social Technology (ST) Expo 2024 at Park Inn by Radisson, Quezon City on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. This year’s theme, “Empowerment Evolution: Unleashing Potential...

In recognition of the vital role of community volunteers in advancing Community-Driven Development (CDD), the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Gubat, Sorsogon, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program, celebrated the 1st...

The Association of DSWD Social Workers, Inc. (ADSWI) Bicol Chapter recently held its inaugural general assembly for social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region. The event took place on Wednesday, December 11, at the Legazpi City Convention Center in Legazpi City,...

“Ang person with disability ay meron pa namang magagawa sa lipunan, sa community, at sa lahat ng gugustuhin niyang bagay na magawa, yung magagawa niya.” (A person with a disability has the capacity to contribute to society, the community, and anything they wish to accomplish, within their capabilities.) These are...

For Tantan, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) was not merely a facility for rehabilitation. It became a bridge that mended the broken pieces of his life and reignited his aspirations. The Fracture of Family Ties Family is often described as the...

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) initiated Laro ng Lahi for community volunteers and...

Disasters often have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. Already burdened by socioeconomic challenges, impoverished families typically struggle with disaster preparedness—not because they lack the will, but because they lack the means. However, the 4Ps households in Masbate City are becoming more resilient, learning to equip themselves with the necessary...

DSWD Bicol’s Angel in Red Vests from Sustainable Livelihood Program assist eligible beneficiaries of Livelihood Settlement Grant (LSG) amounting to PHP 20,000 in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, on November 29, 2024. The LSG aimed to aid fisherfolk and farmers in restoring livelihoods after recent typhoons. Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte –...