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

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

“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

  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

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

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

Camarines Sur – Fire survivors in San Nicolas, Baao, Camarines Sur received relief goods and cash assistance from DSWD Bicol. Last Suturday, DSWD delivered 24 Family Food Packs (FFPs), 12 hygiene kits, and 12 sleeping kits to the families affected by the incident. The agency distributed PhP 37, 930.44 worth of relief goods and PhP continue reading : DSWD distributes relief goods to fire survivors in Camarines Sur

  Pick-up of food and non-food items for distribution to families affected by the fire incident in Pating, Masbate City   Masbate City – DSWD Bicol provided financial assistance to fifty-four families (199 individuals) affected by a fire incident in Barangay Pating, Masbate City. The agency provided PhP 45,000.00 cash assistance under the Assistance to continue reading : DSWD assists fire survivors in Masbate

This year’s Women’s Month Celebration paved way in showcasing the accomplishments of women and also discuss the growing issues, concerns and challenges in women empowerment and gender equality. “Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran” paints a picture of women with choice, with voice, and empowered through the changes. It is a celebration of Filipino women continue reading : DSWD Bicol Celebrate Women’s Month 2022