Disasters, particularly natural phenomena, are inevitable. Our country, the Philippines, is one of those prone to typhoons due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire and exposure to the Pacific Ocean. Most often, those in low-lying areas are hardest hit. Like many other parts of the country, Ragay, Camarines Sur, is vulnerable due continue reading : A volunteer’s humble home that serves as temporary shelter to others

A total of 30,599 poor households in Bicol Region will benefit from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program. According to Regional Director Norman S. Laurio, the program will be implemented in Camarines Sur and Sorsogon provinces this year as part of the scale-up plan. “From the 30,599 continue reading : 30,599 poor households in Bicol to benefit from DSWD’s Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program

Mangroves are vital to coastal ecosystems because of their economic, social, and environmental benefits. Aside from being a haven for marine life, it serves as a natural coastal barrier of communities from the impacts of storm surges. Another significance of mangroves is their role in mitigating the effects of climate change. A mangrove can absorb continue reading : From Shores to Communities: Expanding stewardship towards Panganiban’s progress

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) honored exemplary community volunteers and partners during the 10th Regional BayanI Ka! Awards on Thursday, June 27 at Uma Hotel and Residences, Naga City, Camarines Sur.   The BayanI continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS lauds volunteers, partners in Bicol

The Community-Driven Development (CDD) Congress of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) is set to take place on June 26-27 at Summit Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. The event will be participated by 76 municipalities continue reading : LGUs, Community Volunteers to unite in Community-Driven Development Congress of DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS

To mitigate the health outbreaks and strengthen climate change adaptation efforts, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) has unveiled the centralized quarantine facility or evacuation center with a project cost of PHP 21.51 million in Libon, Albay on continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS provides multi-purpose facility in Libon

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) turned over the two-storey evacuation center to the municipality of Claveria, Masbate on Friday, May 24. The evacuation center was funded under the KALAHI-CIDSS National Community-Driven Development Program Additional Financing (NCDDP AF) continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS turns over P14-M evacuation center to Claveria

The collective efforts of old community volunteers turned public servants and new community volunteers created a dynamic synergy in community development. This was proven by the community members of Barangay Baliuag Viejo in the town of Minalabac, Camarines Sur which formed the convergence of experienced wisdom and fresh energy that opened the door of transformative continue reading : Synergy of Old and New Community Volunteers in Empowerment

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS), in collaboration with Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), Waves for Water Organization Inc. (W4W Philippines), and Rotaract Club of Makati expanded its Clean Water Access Project in Presentacion, Camarines Sur from continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS, partners join hands for Clean Water Project in Presentacion, Cam Sur

In the Filipino culture, mothers are called as “ilaw ng tahanan” or light of the home. Just like a light, it provides warmth, hope, strength, and guidance same with mothers to their children. Whatever challenges in her path, the resilience of a mother comes from her unwavering love for her children to move forward and continue reading : Eden’s Light for Home and Community