The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol has extended more than PHP100 million in assistance to regions affected by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) “Enteng.” According to the latest report from the DSWD’s Disaster Response Operations Management, Information, and Communication (DROMIC), the agency has provided PHP106,942,808.81 in aid to families across the Bicol Region continue reading : DSWD Bicol Provides Over PHP100-M in Aid to Areas Affected by Severe Tropical Storm “Enteng”
DSWD Bicol Delivers Relief Aid to Typhoon-Hit Island Barangays in Calaguas, Vinzons, Camarines Norte
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, under the directives of Regional Director Norman Laurio, personnel from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol Field Office provided family food packs (FFPs) and other relief assistance to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Enteng. The aid was delivered to three island barangays—Pinagtigasan, Banocboc, and Mangcawayan—in continue reading : DSWD Bicol Delivers Relief Aid to Typhoon-Hit Island Barangays in Calaguas, Vinzons, Camarines Norte
DSWD Bicol Ensures High-Quality Implementation of Supplementary Feeding Program and Milk Feeding Program Across the Region
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol is actively overseeing the implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) and Milk Feeding Program (MFP) throughout the region to ensure the quality of food and milk provided to beneficiary children. In a recent simultaneous milk sampling and inspection, SFP staff personally examined the milk bottles continue reading : DSWD Bicol Ensures High-Quality Implementation of Supplementary Feeding Program and Milk Feeding Program Across the Region
DSWD’s Family Food Packs Reach Isolated Barangays in Donsol, Sorsogon to Aid Typhoon-Hit Families
On September 6, 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 delivered 150 boxes of Family Food Packs (FFPs) to families affected by the recent weather disturbance in the isolated barangays of Bandi and Parina in Donsol, Sorsogon. These areas are classified as Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), accessible only continue reading : DSWD’s Family Food Packs Reach Isolated Barangays in Donsol, Sorsogon to Aid Typhoon-Hit Families
DSWD Bicol sends over PHP17.6M-worth in aid to families hit by Tropical Storm “Enteng” in the region
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 has distributed more than PHP 17.6 million worth of humanitarian assistance to families affected by Tropical Storm Enteng in the six provinces of the Bicol Region as of September 3, 2024. Led by Regional Director Norman Laurio, DSWD Bicol has successfully distributed more than continue reading : DSWD Bicol sends over PHP17.6M-worth in aid to families hit by Tropical Storm “Enteng” in the region
From Waste to Wealth: Bagahanglad United Group SLPA’s Livelihood Project Sparks Economic and Environmental Change
An SLP participant practices the technical aspects of charcoal briquette production during training in San Jacinto, Masbate. San Jacinto, Masbate — In a dynamic effort to foster local entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship, DSWD Bicol’s Sustainable Livelihood Program has partnered with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Forest Products Research and Development Institute continue reading : From Waste to Wealth: Bagahanglad United Group SLPA’s Livelihood Project Sparks Economic and Environmental Change
From Freshman to Degree Holder: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
“Ako ang tatapos sa kahirapan ng aming pamilya,” a popular Filipino phrase on social media, is more than just a trend for Bryan Soriano from Monreal, Masbate. For him, it represents a powerful source of inspiration to persevere with his studies despite financial challenges. It’s a goal he is determined to achieve. Bryan has continue reading : From Freshman to Degree Holder: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
DSWD Bicol Generates PHP 32K in Sales During SLP ALUNSINA 2024
DSWD Bicol Sustainable Livelihood Program personnel assists buyers during the ALUNSINA SLP Convention and Bazaar in Risen Garden, Quezon City. QUEZON CITY – The two-day ALUNSINA Convention and Bazaar, organized by the DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), concluded on a high note at the Risen Garden, Quezon City Hall. The event showcased a variety of products continue reading : DSWD Bicol Generates PHP 32K in Sales During SLP ALUNSINA 2024
DSWD Bicol SLP namahagi ng livelihood grants sa mga pamilya ng PDLs sa Legazpi City Jail
DSWD Field Office V Regional Director, Norman S. Laurio shares the agency’s commitment in protecting the rights of the persons deprived with liberty (PDLs) in the Bicol. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – Ang Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, katuwang ang Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region continue reading : DSWD Bicol SLP namahagi ng livelihood grants sa mga pamilya ng PDLs sa Legazpi City Jail
