DSWD Bicol provides cash relief assistance to 90 public market fire victims of Iriga City

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, in partnership with the Iriga City government, provided cash relief assistance to a total of 90 public market fire victims on February 5, 2024. The identified vendors were tent stall owners who were greatly affected by the fire that occurred past midnight of February 2, 2024. continue reading : DSWD Bicol provides cash relief assistance to 90 public market fire victims of Iriga City

DSWD Field Office V intensifies relief efforts for Shear Line-affected Fisherfolks in Bicol Region

Calabanga, Camarines Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office V continues its relief distribution efforts to address the needs of the shear line-affected communities in the Bicol region. On February 1, 2024, a total of Php 1,331,819.27 worth of Family Food Packs (FFPs) was distributed to 1,997 fisherfolk in the continue reading : DSWD Field Office V intensifies relief efforts for Shear Line-affected Fisherfolks in Bicol Region

From Member of a 4Ps HH to FDS Educator: The Triumph of Niño Mcjhay B. Longasa

In the serene town of Sto. Domingo, Albay, a story of triumph and resilience unfolds through the life of Niño Mcjhay B. Longasa, fondly called by his friends “Sir Ninz”. At 29 years old, Niño stands as a beacon of inspiration, transitioning from being a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) household member to a Family continue reading : From Member of a 4Ps HH to FDS Educator: The Triumph of Niño Mcjhay B. Longasa

DSWD provides immediate assistance to road crash victims

Photo: DSWD Bicol personnel provides immediate assistance and psychosocial support to the bereaved family of road crash victims. DSWD Field Office V, through its Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) and its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program, immediately located and coordinated with the bereaved family of Jether Ayuban, who died in a road continue reading : DSWD provides immediate assistance to road crash victims

DSWD SLP distributes P14.2M of livelihood grants as year ends

Since December 21, 2023, the DSWD Field Office V’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) has distributed Php 14,227,996.50 worth of livelihood grants to 1,122 eligible SLP program participants all over the Bicol Region as of December 31, 2023. The 1,122 program participants consist of members of SLP-organized SLP Associations and individual participants. Distribution of the livelihood continue reading : DSWD SLP distributes P14.2M of livelihood grants as year ends

100 beneficiaries graduate from 4Ps in Albay; more than 9,000 households set to exit

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY- In a momentous occasion for the province of Albay, 100 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) representing the 9,618 households who have reached the Self-Sufficiency level have successfully graduated from the program, marking a significant milestones and achievements. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V on continue reading : 100 beneficiaries graduate from 4Ps in Albay; more than 9,000 households set to exit

DSWD Bicol releases over PHP 1.3B social pension for indigent Bicolano senior citizens

PHOTO: DSWD SocPen field staff assists a potential social pensioner in filling out forms during monitoring and validation visit.   BICOL – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD FOV), as the leading advocate for the social protection of indigent senior citizens, released a total of PHP 1,325,859,000.00 in 2023.   continue reading : DSWD Bicol releases over PHP 1.3B social pension for indigent Bicolano senior citizens

DSWD Bicol posts record high 278k AICS clients in 2023

Infographic: Crisis Intervention Section – Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations Program Physical and Financial Accomplishment as of 7 December 2023.   As the agency strengthens effort in assisting families and individuals facing adversities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD Bicol) recorded a high number of clients served under the continue reading : DSWD Bicol posts record high 278k AICS clients in 2023