The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 successfully distributed a total of PHP 6,809,800.00 in cash assistance to 862 partner-beneficiaries of the Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) Project LAWA and BINHI in five municipalities in Catanduanes. The payout was fully completed from July 8-10, 2024. The project covered five continue reading : DSWD Bicol distributes over PHP6.8-M cash aid to Project LAWA at BINHI partner-beneficiaries in Catanduanes
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From Beneficiary to a Champion of Hope: Roxanne Gil’s Journey with AICS
Angel in Red Vest. Roxanne Gil, SWO from CIS-AICS Tigaon Satellite Office serves as the paymaster during Ayuda sa Kapos Ang Kita Program (AKAP) Payout in Ocampo, Camarines Sur. Roxanne Gil’s inspiring journey from an educational assistance beneficiary to a dedicated Social Welfare Officer II at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continue reading : From Beneficiary to a Champion of Hope: Roxanne Gil’s Journey with AICS
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DSWD Bicol Disburses P2.6 Million in Cash Relief to Fire Victims in First Half of 2024
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol has successfully disbursed P2.6 million in cash relief assistance to victims of fire incidents across the region in the first half of 2024. This significant support aims to help affected families recover and rebuild their lives. Through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation continue reading : DSWD Bicol Disburses P2.6 Million in Cash Relief to Fire Victims in First Half of 2024
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DSWD Bicol Extends Immediate Aid to Fire Victims in Camarines Sur and Albay Province
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 (DSWD FO 5), through its Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) and Municipal SWAD Action teams, provided relief assistance worth PHP 111,133.23 on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to 13 families affected by separate fire incidents in the continue reading : DSWD Bicol Extends Immediate Aid to Fire Victims in Camarines Sur and Albay Province
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12 Partner LGUs complete DSWD’s Project LAWA at BINHI Implementation in the Bicol Region
Legazpi City – Out of the 15 recipient municipalities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 has successfully completed the implementation of Project LAWA and BINHI in its 12 partner Local Government Units in the Bicol Region. As of continue reading : 12 Partner LGUs complete DSWD’s Project LAWA at BINHI Implementation in the Bicol Region
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DSWD Bicol Capacitates LGUs and QRTs on Humanitarian Supply Chain Management in Camarines Sur
Naga City – The Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 (DSWD FO 5) conducted a training session on logistics and warehouse management for humanitarian supply chains from June 19 to 21, 2024, at Villa Rosita Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. 33 staff members continue reading : DSWD Bicol Capacitates LGUs and QRTs on Humanitarian Supply Chain Management in Camarines Sur
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DSWD Bicol Hands Over LAWA at BINHI Projects to LGUs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 has officially commenced handing over the LAWA at BINHI projects to its recipient Local Government Units (LGUs) across the Bicol Region. On June 19, 2024, DSWD FO V, through its Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) Project Development Officers, turned over 10 project sites of Project continue reading : DSWD Bicol Hands Over LAWA at BINHI Projects to LGUs
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DSWD Bicol sends help right away to fire victims in Iriga City, Camarines Sur
Iriga City – On Friday, June 14, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, a fire broke out in Barangay San Roque, Iriga City, resulting in the tragic death of a 68-year-old resident. The fire also affected five families and three business stall owners. The incident originated in a large house constructed primarily of light materials. These continue reading : DSWD Bicol sends help right away to fire victims in Iriga City, Camarines Sur
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DSWD Bicol highlights 2024 accomplishments at ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Bicol, presented its 2024 accomplishments at the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” forum held earlier today. The event, attended by 33 media practitioners, provided a vital platform for the agency to highlight the extensive impact of its programs and continue reading : DSWD Bicol highlights 2024 accomplishments at ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum
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PBBM gives over PHP50M aid to El Niño-affected farmers and fisherfolks in Albay and Camarines Sur
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, DSWD Undersecretary for Operations Group, Monina Josefina H. Romualdez, DSWD Bicol Regional Director Norman S. Laurio, and other Local Government officials and representatives from various participating agencies joined President Marcos in the distribution ceremony. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – In his commitment to support those greatly affected farmers and fisherfolks by the continue reading : PBBM gives over PHP50M aid to El Niño-affected farmers and fisherfolks in Albay and Camarines Sur