LEGAZPI CITY – In a pioneering initiative that heralds a brighter future for indigenous youth, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program has initiated a transformative Two-Day Leadership Congress, tailored for Indigenous Youth in Camarines Sur and Albay which was held last October 20-21, and continue reading : DSWD pilots Leadership Congress for Bicolano Indigenous Youth
DSWD Bicol Distributes the Php65M 2nd Tranche of the Emergency Cash Transfer for Mayon Volcano Evacuees
DSWD Field Office V personnel distributes the 2nd tranche of the financial aid amounting to Php 12,330.00 each to a family affected by the Mayon Volcanic Eruption yesterday, October 13, in Camalig, Albay, thru the ECT Payout. ALBAY, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD FO V) starts continue reading : DSWD Bicol Distributes the Php65M 2nd Tranche of the Emergency Cash Transfer for Mayon Volcano Evacuees
DSWD Bicol develops UNICEF Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance FDS Guide for Pantawid households in typhoon-prone areas in the Philippines
LEGAZPI CITY – In a proactive and forward-thinking initiative, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program develops Child-Centered Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance Family Development Session (FDS) Guide for households enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program living in typhoon-prone areas in the Philippines. The UNICEF-DSWD continue reading : DSWD Bicol develops UNICEF Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance FDS Guide for Pantawid households in typhoon-prone areas in the Philippines
DSWD Bicol Assists Mayon Evacuees in their Decampment
As Mayon Volcano exhibits decreasing signs of unrest, residents who have been evacuated to safety for nearly 4 months are now allowed to return home per advisory issued by Albay Governor Grex Lagman on October 5, 2023. All local chief executives (LCEs) of affected cities and municipalities were instructed by the Governor to begin the continue reading : DSWD Bicol Assists Mayon Evacuees in their Decampment
Growing Old in the Happy Island: A Mother’s Story of Resilience and Fulfillment
Growing old in the Philippines comes with the major challenge of communities’ perception of a sense of duty, defined by established family roles and strong family bonds. Elderly Filipinos recognize the potential for physical deterioration that often accompanies aging, but they generally maintain an optimistic perspective that portrays aging as a phase marked by heightened continue reading : Growing Old in the Happy Island: A Mother’s Story of Resilience and Fulfillment
DSWD Bicol and DTI continues provision of cash assistance to micro rice retailers
BICOL – The Department of Social Welfare and Development and Department of Trade and Industry of Bicol Region continued the distribution of cash assistance to micro rice retailers in the 6 provinces of Bicol region last September 28 to 29. The third round of cash aid distribution by the DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program – Cash continue reading : DSWD Bicol and DTI continues provision of cash assistance to micro rice retailers
Azor Family, a ray of hope in the grassroots: A Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya Story
In Pili, Camarines Sur, the Azor family- A Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program household beneficiary has positively impacted the lives of other households in their community despite many challenges brought about not just by poverty but frequent natural calamities. For Jenny Azor, 48 years old, mother of eleven, and elected as Brgy. Kagawad in Brgy. New continue reading : Azor Family, a ray of hope in the grassroots: A Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya Story
Over 5,000 4Ps students convene for Youth Development Sessions
LEGAZPI CITY – To equip the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) students to thrive in a competitive world that demands proficiency beyond the basics, 5,878 participants attended the Youth Development Sessions (YDS) on Career Readiness which was facilitated by the Department of Social Welfare, and Development (DSWD) Field Office V in partnership with the continue reading : Over 5,000 4Ps students convene for Youth Development Sessions
DSWD participates in the launching of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Nabua, Camarines Sur
NABUA, CAMARINES SUR – In support of the current administration’s goal in bringing government services closer to the people, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V actively participated during the launching of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF), graced by the President himself, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. today, September 23, which continue reading : DSWD participates in the launching of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Nabua, Camarines Sur
DSWD Field Office V names 4Ps ‘Huwarang Pamilya’, Exemplary Children 2023’
LEGAZPI CITY – After being halted for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Bicol Region (DSWD FO V) through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has once again recognized its exemplary beneficiaries through the Search for 4Ps Huwarang Pamilya and Exemplary Child which was continue reading : DSWD Field Office V names 4Ps ‘Huwarang Pamilya’, Exemplary Children 2023’