“Ako ang tatapusin sa kahirapan ng aming pamilya,” a popular Filipino phrase on social media, is more than just a trend for Bryan Soriano from Monreal, Masbate. For him, it represents a powerful source of inspiration to persevere with his studies despite financial challenges. It’s a goal he is determined to achieve. Bryan has continue reading : From Freshman to Degree Holder: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
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DSWD Bicol Generates PHP 32K in Sales During SLP ALUNSINA 2024
DSWD Bicol Sustainable Livelihood Program personnel assists buyers during the ALUNSINA SLP Convention and Bazaar in Risen Garden, Quezon City. QUEZON CITY – The two-day ALUNSINA Convention and Bazaar, organized by the DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), concluded on a high note at the Risen Garden, Quezon City Hall. The event showcased a variety of products continue reading : DSWD Bicol Generates PHP 32K in Sales During SLP ALUNSINA 2024
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DSWD Bicol SLP namahagi ng livelihood grants sa mga pamilya ng PDLs sa Legazpi City Jail
DSWD Field Office V Regional Director, Norman S. Laurio shares the agency’s commitment in protecting the rights of the persons deprived with liberty (PDLs) in the Bicol. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – Ang Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, katuwang ang Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region continue reading : DSWD Bicol SLP namahagi ng livelihood grants sa mga pamilya ng PDLs sa Legazpi City Jail
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Advancing Food and Water Security through Project LAWA at BINHI in the Bicol Region
Project LAWA at BINHI (Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished), spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is making a transformative impact on the lives of Bicolanos. This innovative initiative has created significant opportunities for the community, especially for the 4,977 beneficiaries across 15 continue reading : Advancing Food and Water Security through Project LAWA at BINHI in the Bicol Region
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DSWD Bicol’s P485K SLP Grants Ignite New Livelihood Projects in Albay
SLPAs in Albay marked the launch of their community retail stores with a total Seed Capital Fund of PHP 485,000. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) continues to empower communities through livelihood opportunities that drive economic growth and enhance food security in Albay. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – The continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s P485K SLP Grants Ignite New Livelihood Projects in Albay
DSWD Bicol leads RFPWD First Semester Meeting in Legazpi City
The Regional Federation of Persons with Disabilities (RFPWD) held its first semester meeting in Legazpi City, headed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol. Key topics discussed during the meeting included the accomplishments for the first half of 2024, addressing organizational issues, and discussing important matters affecting the PWD sector. Ms. Irah continue reading : DSWD Bicol leads RFPWD First Semester Meeting in Legazpi City
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DSWD Bicol’s Road to Digitalized Social Pension starts with LSWDOs Face-to-Face Orientation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol held a simultaneous Face-to-Face Orientation on Digital Assessment for Social Pension Program participated in by the Local Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs) in the six provinces. During the meeting, DSWD FO5 personnel discussed the memorandum issued by the Program Management Bureau in line with the continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s Road to Digitalized Social Pension starts with LSWDOs Face-to-Face Orientation
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DSWD Bicol SLP, MSF Empower Local Artisans in Milagros, Masbate
Local artisans in Milagros, Masbate proudly showcase their handcrafted products during the Skills Training and Capability Building Activity, a joint initiative by DSWD Bicol SLP and the MSF, aimed at enhancing their livelihood opportunities and fostering sustainable community growth. MASBATE, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, through its Sustainable Livelihood continue reading : DSWD Bicol SLP, MSF Empower Local Artisans in Milagros, Masbate
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LGU Milagros, Masbate sets historic precedent in Bicol Region with monthly stipend for 144 4Ps Parent Leaders
In a historic move, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Milagros, Masbate, has earmarked a total of Php300,000 as a monthly stipend for transportation and communication allowances for 144 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Parent Leaders. This groundbreaking initiative, totaling Php530,244.00 annually, marks the first of its kind in the entire Bicol Region. The 4Ps continue reading : LGU Milagros, Masbate sets historic precedent in Bicol Region with monthly stipend for 144 4Ps Parent Leaders