To strengthen the relationship of DSWD with the members of the media, both mainstream and online, the DSWD Central Office together with the Field Office 5 conducted a National Bloggers Tour last September 4 – 7, 2018 in Pilar, Sorsogon Said activity aims to have a deeper understanding of the programs and services provided by continue reading : National Blogger’s Tour Held
DSWD 4Ps Bicol conducts LGU Stakeholders Conference
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Bicol held a Local Government Unit (LGU) Stakeholder’s Conference at Prime Days Hotel, Naga City last August 28, 2018. The activity aims to provide the status of implementation of 4Ps in Bicol Region to Local Chief Executives (LCEs) of various Municipalities in the continue reading : DSWD 4Ps Bicol conducts LGU Stakeholders Conference
Poor Kid of Naga City graduated with High Honor
Born in a poor family in Barangay Concepcion Pequena, Naga City, graduating with high honor is the best payback she could give to her working parents who served as her inspiration and hope to continue achieving her dreams to have a good life for her family. Nineteen-year old Dhonnabelle Cultivo, earns the top rating in continue reading : Poor Kid of Naga City graduated with High Honor
Single Mom earns college diploma despite poverty
Being a single mother while pursuing college degree is a huge struggle, but for 23-year-old Rigie May R. Marbella of Barangay Millabas, Pilar, Sorsogon, balancing her life as a student and a mother has inspired her to achieve her life’s goal. “May” as she is fondly called by her friends got pregnant at the age continue reading : Single Mom earns college diploma despite poverty
DSWD Bicol clarifies delayed 4Ps cash grants
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol clarified that the delay of release of cash assistance to 4Ps beneficiaries in the Region was due to the seven-day extension requested by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) to download the funds to its partner conduits that are responsible to directly release the cash continue reading : DSWD Bicol clarifies delayed 4Ps cash grants
DSWD Bicol renewed its partnership with Ago General Hospital and PAKISAMA Bicol
MOA Signing. Reigonal Director Arnel B. Garcia (center) together with representatives from various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol has renewed its partnership with two Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in support to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries through signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) held during continue reading : DSWD Bicol renewed its partnership with Ago General Hospital and PAKISAMA Bicol
4Ps beneficiaries help feed Mayon Evacuees in Albay
4Ps help feed Mayon Evacuees. Affected families of Mayon Volcano eruption housed in Guinobatan West Central School lined-up for the feeding activity of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Guinobatan, Albay. _____________________________________________________________ Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol help feed the affected families of Mayon Volcano continue reading : 4Ps beneficiaries help feed Mayon Evacuees in Albay
A Noble Man with his noble deeds
Growing up in a community with and little hope of changing your circumstances does not seem like a promising start for anyone. But, for Melchor Buenaflor, 48, of Barangay Tinago, Ligao, Albay his childhood taught him tenacity and strength that served him well in years spent being a missionary—helping others those who are in need. continue reading : A Noble Man with his noble deeds
A total of P276M UCT assistance released to Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiaries in Bicol
An amount of P276,854,400 have been released to 115,356 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries in Bicol for the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Program of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries with land bank cash cards are the first to receive the UCT assistance of P2,400 (P200 per month) for the whole continue reading : A total of P276M UCT assistance released to Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiaries in Bicol
Siyam na Munisipyo sa Albay suspendido sa kondisyon ng 4Ps
Sinuspinde ang kondisyon ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino (4pS) Program ng DSWD sa siyam na Munisipyo o Lungsod ng Probinsya ng Albay na apektado dahil sa patuloy na pagsabog ng bulkang Mayon . Ayon kay Regional Director Arnel Garcia, suspendido ang kondisyon sa kalusugan, edukasyon at Family Development Session simula sa buwan ng Enero hangang Marso continue reading : Siyam na Munisipyo sa Albay suspendido sa kondisyon ng 4Ps