The true essence of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region’s Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program lies in the values of Bayanihan and empowerment. These principles have deeply resonated not only with the communities it serves but also with continue reading : From Technical Facilitator to Community Volunteer: A Full-Circle Journey of Empowerment and Service
Over 292K Bicol households benefit from DSWD’s KALAHI-CIDSS in 2024
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V—Bicol Region, through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan—Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), completed 2,878 subprojects in 2024, with a grant allocation of PHP 2,612,795,173.93 and a local counterpart contribution of PHP 607,325,704.94, benefiting 292,854 households. Of 2,878 subprojects, 1,157 were accomplished under continue reading : Over 292K Bicol households benefit from DSWD’s KALAHI-CIDSS in 2024
DSWD’s Pag-abot Program provides assistance to 4 individuals, 12 families
A total of four (4) individuals and 12 families in Bicol Region received comprehensive assistance amounting to PHP 1,018,738.68 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pag-abot Program in 2024. Regional Director Norman S. Laurio explained that through the provision of social welfare protection services, interventions, and opportunities, the Pag-abot program aims to continue reading : DSWD’s Pag-abot Program provides assistance to 4 individuals, 12 families
Bicol Region bags 3 awards at ST Expo 2024
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized the Field Office V, Local Government Units of Dimasalang in Masbate, and Guinobatan in Albay during the Social Technology (ST) Expo 2024 at Park Inn by Radisson, Quezon City on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. This year’s theme, “Empowerment Evolution: Unleashing Potential Through Innovation” acknowledged the invaluable continue reading : Bicol Region bags 3 awards at ST Expo 2024
Gubat, Sorsogon Holds 1st KALAHI-CIDSS Community Volunteers’ Day: A Celebration of Service and Solidarity
In recognition of the vital role of community volunteers in advancing Community-Driven Development (CDD), the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Gubat, Sorsogon, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program, celebrated the 1st KALAHI-CIDSS Community Volunteers’ Day on continue reading : Gubat, Sorsogon Holds 1st KALAHI-CIDSS Community Volunteers’ Day: A Celebration of Service and Solidarity
ADSWI Bicol Holds 1st Inaugural Assembly for Social Workers in Albay
The Association of DSWD Social Workers, Inc. (ADSWI) Bicol Chapter recently held its inaugural general assembly for social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region. The event took place on Wednesday, December 11, at the Legazpi City Convention Center in Legazpi City, Albay. With the theme, “We continue reading : ADSWI Bicol Holds 1st Inaugural Assembly for Social Workers in Albay
Empowering a Person with Disability on the Road to Progress
“Ang person with disability ay meron pa namang magagawa sa lipunan, sa community, at sa lahat ng gugustuhin niyang bagay na magawa, yung magagawa niya.” (A person with a disability has the capacity to contribute to society, the community, and anything they wish to accomplish, within their capabilities.) These are the words of Gregorio M. continue reading : Empowering a Person with Disability on the Road to Progress
LGU Del Gallego, KALAHI-CIDSS launch Laro ng Lahi
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) initiated Laro ng Lahi for community volunteers and barangay officials in celebration of continue reading : LGU Del Gallego, KALAHI-CIDSS launch Laro ng Lahi
Tiwi, Albay adopts CDD strategy through an ordinance
The Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Tiwi, Albay has institutionalized the Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) through an ordinance. The Municipal Ordinance No. 14-2024 also known as an Ordinance Institutionalizing the CDD Principles continue reading : Tiwi, Albay adopts CDD strategy through an ordinance
Lighting the Way: How can a volunteer encourage others to participate in community development?
Youth play an important role in community development through their effort, creativity, determination, and passion. They also have the ability to bring in new ideas and fresh perspectives. One example of thousands of youth volunteers and leaders is Ferdinand Jan Garcia, a 25-year-old community volunteer of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery continue reading : Lighting the Way: How can a volunteer encourage others to participate in community development?