DARAGA, ALBAY – A total of 200 students from Daraga Community College (DComC) were recognized for their successful completion of 25-day work period under the Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KKB) Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) on Friday, August 1, 2025.

During the culminating activity, student beneficiaries received certificates of completion in recognition of their dedication and involvement in the CFWP.

Regional Director Norman S. Laurio expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the students and the unwavering support of the DCOMC during the implementation of the program.

“The services that the students rendered truly helped in the development of the communities and agencies they have worked with. Besides their meaningful contributions, it also allowed them to hone their skills, discover their strengths, and gain experiences for their future academic, professional, and personal endeavors,” Director Laurio highlighted.

According to Dr. Joey M. Zamora, College Administrator, the partnership with the DSWD gave their students the experience of work and the value of community involvement.

“This program has been more than just a source of income for our students. It has been an opportunity for them to grow and become part of something bigger than themselves,” he shared.

The event also showcased how the program contributed to the personal development of the students in a professional working environment.

Maye Marfil, a student beneficiary of CFWP who was assigned to the DComC Office of the Vice President for Affairs, shared that the program is not just about financial support, but it is also about giving students and fresh graduates a head start in the real world.

“This program gave us a chance to grow. Hindi lang kami natuto sa paperworks; natuto rin kaming makisama, makinig, at makipagtrabaho na may respeto at disiplina. We saw how real office work was done and we gained a deeper respect for those who do it every day,” she said.

(This program gave us a chance to grow. We didn’t just learn about paperworks; we also learned how to get along with others, to listen, and to work with respect and discipline. We saw how real office work is done and gained a deeper respect for those who do it every day.)

The KKB CFWP is an initiative designed to provide temporary employment opportunities for students while strengthening active involvement in community development.