Anyone who has experienced turbulent times in life needs that spark of hope, that fuel to ignite a quest within them – a deep desire to break free from stagnation, move forward with their lives, and fulfill their purpose in a way that might inspire others. The Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) continue reading : A wounded inspiration: A Solo Parent’s Story of Perseverance
DSWD Bicol conducts simulation payout for 4Ps Beneficiaries in Catanduanes under the UNICEF-DSWD AA Cash Assistance Program
Virac, Catanduanes – In a proactive move to boost disaster resilience and preparedness among vulnerable communities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V recently undertook a Simulation Exercise (SimEx) on Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance and Cash Plus-Tabletop on November 10, 2023. Under the United Nations’ Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for continue reading : DSWD Bicol conducts simulation payout for 4Ps Beneficiaries in Catanduanes under the UNICEF-DSWD AA Cash Assistance Program
DSWD, PSA strengthen partnership to intensify PhilSys ID registration among beneficiaries
PHOTO: DSWD AICS client from Naga Satellite Office utilizes co-location partnership of DSWD, PSA; registers for PhilSys ID. BICOL – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) initiated a co-location partnership to intensify the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys ID) registration among the agency’s clients and continue reading : DSWD, PSA strengthen partnership to intensify PhilSys ID registration among beneficiaries
DSWD GAD Regional Technical Working Group gears up for the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW in Bicol Region
LEGAZPI CITY – In a significant step towards addressing the critical issue of Violence Against Women (VAW), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Pantawid Gender and Development (GAD) Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG) has conducted a one-day meeting in preparation for the upcoming 18-Day Campaign to End VAW continue reading : DSWD GAD Regional Technical Working Group gears up for the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW in Bicol Region
Above the breadline: Stories of determination and perseverance of Barizo Family
Sobra-sobra ang pasasalamat ko sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program dahil sa naitulong nito sa aking pamilya, higit sa lahat sa edukasyon ng aming mga anak. Kung kinakailangan na kami ay mag-waived na sa programa, bukal sa loob namin itong gagawin. This is precisely how Mrs. Minerva Barizo of Rawis, Legazpi City, Albay describes how continue reading : Above the breadline: Stories of determination and perseverance of Barizo Family
DSWD pilots Leadership Congress for Bicolano Indigenous Youth
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