The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol proclaimed the student winners of the Bayanihan para sa Pag-usbong: Digital Poster Making Contest through a special ceremony held on Monday, October 2 at the KALAHI-CIDSS Regional Program Management Office, Bitano, Legazpi City, Albay. In the competition, Edrian F. Salas from Read more…
Historically, the construction industry was once a male-dominated profession. In recent years, there has been a tremendous shift in the industry wherein more women are shattering the stereotypes. Most people often picture male laborers implementing the construction plans, operating equipment and machinery, and handling and transporting materials. But beyond the Read more…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) recognized the exceptional contributions of community volunteers and partners during the 9th Regional BayanI Ka! Awards on Thursday, August 10 at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. The Read more…
At least 280 participants composed of community volunteers, local chief executives, Local Government Unit (LGU) officials and Area Coordinating Team (ACT) members of Bicol Region will participate in the Community-Driven Development (CDD) Congress at Villa Caceres, Naga City, Camarines Sur from August 9 to August 10, 2023. The event hosted Read more…
With an aim to gather more support on the institutionalization of Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach as a national strategy for poverty reduction and community empowerment, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) held the CDD Knowledge Exchange Read more…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) provided Php 17,505,750.00 worth of assistance to 240 families in Bicol Region under the Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program from June 21, 2023 until June 30, 2023. Read more…
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 providing Php 722,595,000.00 worth of nutrition-sensitive community sub-projects to 60 municipalities in Bicol Region under the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP). The project will be Read more…
Oyster mushroom has a lot of benefits because of its rich nutrients. It can also regulate blood sugar and reduce heart disease risk factors. Mushrooms also are considered vegan-friendly. In the Philippines, mushroom cultivation is gaining popularity because of its demand as a good addition to Filipino dishes. Seeing this Read more…
In the month of October 2020, Typhoon Rolly wreaked havoc in the Philippines making it one of the strongest typhoons in the history. It made a total of four (4) landfalls in Southern Luzon with the Bicol Region facing the brunt of its impact. This has greatly affected the lives Read more…
Humble beginnings sometimes turn out to be the greatest success stories. Who would have thought that her simple act of kindness and a deep-seated desire to give back to the community as a volunteer would have such an impact on her life? Moreover, this woman proved that having a kind Read more…