Margie Blanco is a 23-year old community volunteer in Barangay Buenasuerte, Lupi, Camarines Sur. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education in Central Bicol State University of Agriculture last July 2020. At this age, leading a group of community volunteers to implement a sub-project is a new and very challenging journey for her. continue reading : 23-year old volunteer leads the implementation of community project
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS to assess 31 LGUs in Bicol on local governance
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) will conduct capacity assessment for 31 local government units (LGUs) of the Bicol Region this May 2021. The capacity assessment measures the LGU’s readiness to participate and undertake program implementation this year. The activity continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS to assess 31 LGUs in Bicol on local governance
Paghaluban soars high towards empowerment
We learn to fly not by being fearless, but by the daily practice of courage. Same for a community taking its first step towards development in this time of pandemic. The community of Paghaluban in Barcelona, Sorsogon is no exception from experiencing the effects of COVID-19. It has brought anxiety among families since their livelihood continue reading : Paghaluban soars high towards empowerment
Tiwala, mahalagang instrumento ng isang boluntir
Hindi simple ang maging isang community volunteer at barangay health worker sa panahon ng pandemya. Ang pagbibigay tiwala sa kakayahan ng isang tao ang siyang nagsisilbing lakas nito upang ipagpatuloy ang mga responsibilidad na inaatang sa kanya. Ito ang isa sa mga hindi malilimutan na pagkakataon ni Teresa Hapin, community volunteer at barangay health worker continue reading : Tiwala, mahalagang instrumento ng isang boluntir
A 76-year old man shares joy in volunteerism
Helping the community does not stop when a person turns 60. As some would say, age is merely a number that should not stop you from pursuing and realizing new dreams. Cesar Rasco, 76, a community volunteer of Barangay Matango in Vinzons, Camarines Norte demonstrated that there are still many things, a senior citizen can continue reading : A 76-year old man shares joy in volunteerism
26 LGUs in Bicol to undergo capacity assessment for DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS implementation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) will assess 26 local government units (LGUs) of the Bicol Region on good governance this February, 2021. The capacity assessment determines the municipality’s readiness and capacity to participate and undertake KALAHI-CIDSS’ implementation this year. continue reading : 26 LGUs in Bicol to undergo capacity assessment for DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS implementation
DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS completes P129.3 M sub-projects
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS) has completed 573 community projects with a total grant of Php129,316,552.89 in 15 municipalities of Bicol Region. The 15 municipalities namely, local government units (LGUs) of San Lorenzo Ruiz and Vinzons in Camarines Norte; continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS completes P129.3 M sub-projects
A rewarding experience of a volunteer during pandemic
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought fears to everyone. It also affected so many communities in different aspects especially livelihood and employment. One of these communities is Barangay Ponong in Casiguran, Sorsogon. Based on the damage assessment conducted by the barangay, 206 out of 263 households with low income and no permanent employment were continue reading : A rewarding experience of a volunteer during pandemic
Fishing for New Opportunities
Based on the report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the unemployment rate in July 2020 was estimated at 10 percent which is higher than the unemployment rate of the same month a year ago at 5.4 percent. One of the sectors which has a significant drop in employment due to the pandemic is continue reading : Fishing for New Opportunities
Pagiging community volunteer ng isang simpleng mamamayan
Ang pagbibigay ng kaalaman at serbisyo sa kapwa ay isang malaking kontribusyon para makatulong sa komunidad. Isa si Henedina Echaluce, 56, community volunteer ng Barangay San Pedro, Panganiban, Catanduanes, na patuloy nagbibigay serbisyo para sa kanyang pamayanan. Bilang isang public utility na kumakayod para sa kanyang siyam (9) na anak ay nagawang mabalanse ng community continue reading : Pagiging community volunteer ng isang simpleng mamamayan