The Bicol Region secured two major awards and one special award at the 2024 National Bayani Ka! Awards, held on Thursday, October 10, at Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City. Among the awardees were the Castilla Fisherfolk Marketing Cooperative (CAFIMARCO) from Barangay Tomalaytay, Castilla, Sorsogon, recognized in the Operation and Maintenance...

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 and the Philippine National Police, Police Regional Office 5 (PNP PRO5), have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at enhancing security measures during the distribution of social assistance. On October 7, 2024, DSWD FO5, led by Regional Director...

Hindi ko malilimutan ang araw na ako’y unang hinirang bilang Monitoring and Inspection Team (MIT)  Leader sa programang Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) noong ika-18 ng Abril, 2017. Ito ang unang taon na may...

The senior citizens are not just recipients of services but they are also shaping the future of their communities by dedicating their time, experience, and wisdom. Through their involvement in community efforts, they tackle important concerns, promote development, and create sustainable impacts. One of the senior citizens who is actively...

In a bid to strengthen community support and health interventions, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Team Singko organized a training session on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) awareness for 23 participants from the City Social Welfare and Development Office...

Representatives from various agencies and private sector partners reaffirmed their dedication to DSWD’s mission of uplifting communities and alleviating poverty.  MASBATE – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol successfully hosted the first leg of this year’s Stakeholders Conference on Masbate Island, bringing together government agencies, local government...

Education and community development are two of the most important aspects a parent yearns for a child to achieve holistic growth and development.  A good environment also provides children with the opportunities to thrive. Norma Marco, 47, balanced her dual roles as a child development worker and dedicated community volunteer...

Indigenous communities are one of those groups that require more support to promote their rights and preserve their culture. Nowadays, many advocates are banding together to fight for what they deserve and work for their community’s development. As the saying goes, “everything starts within ourselves,” thus their community will be...