The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided orientation on Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay – Community-Driven Development (KKB-CDD) to Local Government Unit (LGU) of Cawayan in Masbate on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The event served as the official start of continue reading : DSWD holds KALAHI-CIDSS Municipal Orientation in Cawayan for KKB-CDD implementation

Calmness in the face of adversity has proven to be one of the most effective ways to stay focused and overcome life’s challenges. This idea was famously captured by the iconic phrase, “Keep Calm and Carry On,” which has since adorned everything from posters and mugs to t-shirts and wall art. Because of its enduring continue reading : Keep Calm and Participate: Emulating the Community’s Principle

Weakness may have a negative connotation for most individuals. Some may consider it a hindrance to reaching their goals and becoming successful. While others may see it as a shortcoming, John Carlo “Danice” Aspe from Casuray, Magarao, Camarines Sur, considers it a starting point. Growing as a part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, continue reading : Unlocking Potential: Honing Weakness into Strength

To address the water scarcity and improve community resilience, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) National Program Management Office (NPMO), led the visit and assessment on Air-to-Water Technology (AWT) in Barangay Gilotongan, Cawayan, Masbate on Tuesday, May 27, continue reading : Gilotongan Island in Masbate Considered for Pilot Air-to-Water Technology to Address Water Scarcity

A total of 300 students from Daraga Community College are set to benefit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP) under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KKB). The CFWP is a social welfare and development program continue reading : DSWD’s Cash-for-Work Program to support 300 Daraga Community College students

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) visited Zapatos Island in Balud, Masbate on May 15, 2025 to assess the needs of the community and explore potential implementation of Air-to-Water (AWT) technology as part of emergency response and disaster preparedness. The Air-to-Water technology which generates clean drinking water from the humidity in the air continue reading : DSWD explores pilot implementation of Air-to-Water Technology in Masbate

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) will be implementing Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KKB) Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP) for Persons with Disabilities in the municipalities of Bato and Virac in Catanduanes. A total of 1,000 persons with disabilities continue reading : 1,000 persons with disabilities in Catanduanes to benefit from DSWD’s Cash-for-Work Program

The Municipal Council of Basud in the province of Camarines Norte passed an ordinance institutionalizing the Community-Driven Development (CDD) principles and processes of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). The Municipal Ordinance No. 280-2025 was adopted during the 132nd regular continue reading : Basud Municipal Council approves ordinance institutionalizing KALAHI-CIDSS’ Community-Driven Development

A person’s life always starts as a blank canvas, but as time goes by, it will be filled with lessons, struggles, and triumphs through his or her journey towards growth. Just like Fe Bueza Villanueva, a community volunteer in Barangay San Vicente, Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, she has already written her commitment and service to the community continue reading : A community volunteer’s notebook

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has officially launched the Pag-abot program in four (4) municipalities in Bicol Region. These municipalities, namely Baras in Catanduanes, Juban in Sorsogon, San Jose in Camarines Sur, and Bacacay in Albay will be provided with a municipal grant allocation of PHP 2 million to implement the community continue reading : DSWD launches Pag-abot Program in 4 Bicol towns, empowers communities through KALAHI-CIDSS process