Ground Breaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction for DSWD Haven for Distressed Women, Children and Home for the Aged in Legazpi City

  LEGAZPI CITY, BICOL REGION– The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) proudly commenced the construction of a new haven dedicated to women, children, and the aged in Sitio Suboc, Barangay 55, Estanza, Legazpi City yesterday, July 17, 2024. The groundbreaking ceremony, held amidst an atmosphere of hope and community spirit, signifies a significant continue reading : Ground Breaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction for DSWD Haven for Distressed Women, Children and Home for the Aged in Legazpi City

1,920 Partner-Benes of Project LAWA at BINHI in Sorsogon Province receive PHP15-M cash aid

    Legazpi City – A total of 1,920 partner-beneficiaries from the province of Sorsogon have received their cash assistance under the implementation of the Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) Project LAWA at BINHI, of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5. The payout was conducted from July 12 to 14, 2024, continue reading : 1,920 Partner-Benes of Project LAWA at BINHI in Sorsogon Province receive PHP15-M cash aid

“TIYAGA LANG”: A story of success amidst hardships of Nico Cañaveral Allorde and his family

Nico Cañaveral Allorde, a board passer in the licensure examination for mechanical engineers, was a former beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and has now become an engineer.  The department takes pride in the accomplishments of this person, who hails from a single-parent household under the care of Mrs. Venus C. Allorde, an continue reading : “TIYAGA LANG”: A story of success amidst hardships of Nico Cañaveral Allorde and his family

DSWD Bicol distributes over PHP6.8-M cash aid to Project LAWA at BINHI partner-beneficiaries in Catanduanes

      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

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

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

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

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

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