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

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

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

“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

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

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

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?

Virac, Catanduanes – In time with ongoing disaster response operations for Super Typhoon Pepito, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V – Bicol Region conducted its annual Media Forum on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The forum provided a platform for the agency to discuss its disaster response operations in Catanduanes in greater continue reading : DSWD Media Forum in Catanduanes Highlights Disaster Operations for Super Typhoon Pepito

The Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Mandaon, Masbate has made a momentous step in local governance by approving the ordinance institutionalizing and adopting the Community-Driven Development (CDD) process of Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). The ordinance was passed on October continue reading : Mandaon, Masbate approves ordinance institutionalizing KALAHI-CIDSS’ Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach

“Youth is the hope of our fatherland,” Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Most of us, if not all, are familiar with this statement, a saying that holds hope for the younger generation and makes us believe that changes and developments are possible. As our national hero said in that statement, he has this strong belief in continue reading : Building a Legacy: A Journey of becoming a Youth Leader