Project LAWA at BINHI (Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished), spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is making a transformative impact on the lives of Bicolanos. This innovative initiative has created significant opportunities for the community, especially for the 4,977 beneficiaries across 15 continue reading : Advancing Food and Water Security through Project LAWA at BINHI in the Bicol Region
DSWD Bicol’s P485K SLP Grants Ignite New Livelihood Projects in Albay
SLPAs in Albay marked the launch of their community retail stores with a total Seed Capital Fund of PHP 485,000. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) continues to empower communities through livelihood opportunities that drive economic growth and enhance food security in Albay. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – The continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s P485K SLP Grants Ignite New Livelihood Projects in Albay
DSWD Bicol leads RFPWD First Semester Meeting in Legazpi City
The Regional Federation of Persons with Disabilities (RFPWD) held its first semester meeting in Legazpi City, headed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol. Key topics discussed during the meeting included the accomplishments for the first half of 2024, addressing organizational issues, and discussing important matters affecting the PWD sector. Ms. Irah continue reading : DSWD Bicol leads RFPWD First Semester Meeting in Legazpi City
DSWD Bicol’s Road to Digitalized Social Pension starts with LSWDOs Face-to-Face Orientation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol held a simultaneous Face-to-Face Orientation on Digital Assessment for Social Pension Program participated in by the Local Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs) in the six provinces. During the meeting, DSWD FO5 personnel discussed the memorandum issued by the Program Management Bureau in line with the continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s Road to Digitalized Social Pension starts with LSWDOs Face-to-Face Orientation
DSWD Bicol SLP, MSF Empower Local Artisans in Milagros, Masbate
Local artisans in Milagros, Masbate proudly showcase their handcrafted products during the Skills Training and Capability Building Activity, a joint initiative by DSWD Bicol SLP and the MSF, aimed at enhancing their livelihood opportunities and fostering sustainable community growth. MASBATE, PHILIPPINES — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, through its Sustainable Livelihood continue reading : DSWD Bicol SLP, MSF Empower Local Artisans in Milagros, Masbate
LGU Milagros, Masbate sets historic precedent in Bicol Region with monthly stipend for 144 4Ps Parent Leaders
In a historic move, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Milagros, Masbate, has earmarked a total of Php300,000 as a monthly stipend for transportation and communication allowances for 144 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Parent Leaders. This groundbreaking initiative, totaling Php530,244.00 annually, marks the first of its kind in the entire Bicol Region. The 4Ps continue reading : LGU Milagros, Masbate sets historic precedent in Bicol Region with monthly stipend for 144 4Ps Parent Leaders
DSWD Bicol Conducts Capacity-Building Trainings for SLPAs in Catanduanes Island
Participants from Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) on Catanduanes Island actively engage in hands-on training for mangrove crab fattening, part of a capacity-building initiative led by DSWD Bicol, CDA, DTI, and BFAR. This training aims to equip them with essential skills for sustainable micro-enterprise development under the Zero Hunger Program. CATANDUANES – DSWD Bicol, in continue reading : DSWD Bicol Conducts Capacity-Building Trainings for SLPAs in Catanduanes Island
Masbate Media Forum 2024 Highlights DSWD Bicol’s Accomplishments
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol held the Media Forum 2024 in Masbate, with participation from media practitioners across the province. The event showcased the regional and provincial achievements of the Department. During the forum, DSWD Bicol’s Regional Director Norman S. Laurio presented the CY 2024 accomplishments, detailing the disbursed amounts and continue reading : Masbate Media Forum 2024 Highlights DSWD Bicol’s Accomplishments
DSWD Bicol Commits to Ongoing Crisis and Disaster Response in Masbate During Media Forum 2024
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, led by Regional Director Norman S. Laurio, has pledged to maintain its robust support for Masbate Province during crises and disasters. This commitment was made during the Media Forum 2024, held on August 8 in the town of Mobo, Masbate. The Media Forum 2024, attended by continue reading : DSWD Bicol Commits to Ongoing Crisis and Disaster Response in Masbate During Media Forum 2024
Over 5,000 4Ps adolescents empowered through DSWD’s YDS in Bicol with Php2.1M LGU support
Over 5,000 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) adolescents have been empowered through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Youth Development Session (YDS) – Volume 1, held from October 2023 to May 2024. This initiative, themed “Unleashing Potentials: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment,” aimed to equip adolescents with essential life skills and foster continue reading : Over 5,000 4Ps adolescents empowered through DSWD’s YDS in Bicol with Php2.1M LGU support