Left: The beneficiaries of RRP-CCAM in Barangay Wagdas, Pandan, Catanduanes during the monitoring visit of the mangrove rehabilitation project. Right: One of the propagules planted by the beneficiaries has grown leaves as photographed during the monitoring visit last September 15, 2022 Community participation is an important aspect of disaster prevention and mitigation. Community members have continue reading : For the community, by the community: mitigating impacts of hazards through participation
DSWD Bicol prepares for Mayon response
Left: Regional Director Norman S. Laurio attended a meeting with the City DRRM Office of Legazpi City last Monday, 10 October 2022 to discuss DSWD’s preparedness for response activities for Mt. Mayon. Right: RD Norman along the DSWD team visited various facilities to be used as Evacuation Centers should Mt. Mayon erupt Albay continue reading : DSWD Bicol prepares for Mayon response
Balidasyon ng Sambahayang Benepisyaryo ng 4Ps Isinasagawa na
Sa direktiba ng pamunuan ng Kagawarang ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan o DSWD, ang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) ay kasalukuyang nagsasagawa ng balidasyon sa buong bansa sa mga sambahayang benepisyaryo kaugnay sa mga natukoy na non-poor o hindi na mahihirap batay sa Listahanan 3. Ito ay nagsimula sa buwan ng Agosto at inaasahang matatapos continue reading : Balidasyon ng Sambahayang Benepisyaryo ng 4Ps Isinasagawa na
Secretary Tulfo visits Camarines Sur to formally open DSWD-PLGU Cam Sur Warehouse and Iriga Satellite Office
The people of Camarines Sur beamed with pride as they welcomed the arrival of Secretary Erwin Tulfo, the Undersecretaries – Jerico Francis Javier, Rowena Niña Taduran and Marco Bautista, and Director Mike Hilario, to grace the ribbon cutting and blessing of the DSWD-PLGU Cam Sur Warehouse in Cadlan, Pili and the inauguration and MOA Signing of the continue reading : Secretary Tulfo visits Camarines Sur to formally open DSWD-PLGU Cam Sur Warehouse and Iriga Satellite Office
DSWD Clarifies issue on non-coordination with DepEd in its release of Educational Assistance
Secretary Erwin Tulfo’s announcement that DSWD will be opening its doors for the distribution of educational assistance to students-in-crisis hit the social media and televisions nationwide. His trimming down of the requirements for said assistance was wowed by the netizens. He removed the indigency certificate as one of the documentary requirements because the program continue reading : DSWD Clarifies issue on non-coordination with DepEd in its release of Educational Assistance
NO EPAL for DSWD’s Educational Assistance
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is committed to ethical, responsible and principled implementation of its programs and services. It is apolitical and frowns upon politicians who tend to use the agency for their personal campaigns. DSWD is focused on ensuring that the marginalized and vulnerable sectors are all covered through the help continue reading : NO EPAL for DSWD’s Educational Assistance
DSWD FOV releases Educational Assistance to students-in-crisis of the Bicolandia
“Education is not a preparation for life. Education is life itself.” It is an investment that pays the best interest. This is exactly the reason for Secretary Erwin Tulfo’s pronouncement on the immediate and fast release of the Educational Assistance of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under its Assistance to Individuals in continue reading : DSWD FOV releases Educational Assistance to students-in-crisis of the Bicolandia
Flood-affected families in Masbate receive relief goods from DSWD Bicol
MDRRMO Mobo picks-up 450 Family Food Packs (FFPs) for distribution to the flood-affected families in four barangays in the municipality yesterday, August 1, 2022 Masbate – Four hundred ninety-five (495) families in four barangays of Mobo, Masbate have been affected by flood due to heavy rains brought by Tropical Depression Ester. One hundred continue reading : Flood-affected families in Masbate receive relief goods from DSWD Bicol
Center celebrations: cultivating skills of residents
Residents and employees of Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth celebrated Nutrition Month last July 26, 2022 through various activities Every month, the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) conducts celebrations in line with the national monthly observances. This aims to engage the residents of the institution in various activities to further develop their skills. This continue reading : Center celebrations: cultivating skills of residents
DSWD Bicol provides immediate assistance to the victims of fire in Ligao City and Polangui, Albay
Accidents happen when we least expect them, and fire accidents are among the most traumatizing especially when the damage is so severe that it cost you lives and properties. There is no better way to deal with the news of a tragedy than to extend help immediately. DSWD Bicol gave prompt aid to the two continue reading : DSWD Bicol provides immediate assistance to the victims of fire in Ligao City and Polangui, Albay