The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of industries, particularly to different sectors such as hospitality, travel, entertainment, and construction which resulted in disruptions, closures, and job losses wherein workers have faced unemployment. Catherine Serrano, 45, and her husband have met the effects of the pandemic as they were laid off from their work in continue reading : From urban grind to setting up an unconventional sari-sari store: Cath Food Products
DSWD, MCC visit KALAHI-CIDSS sub-project in Camarines Sur
To assess the impact of Community-Driven Development (CDD), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and U.S. Embassy visited the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) sub-project in San Antonio, Bombon, Camarines Sur on Wednesday (January 31). The visit aimed at gaining insights continue reading : DSWD, MCC visit KALAHI-CIDSS sub-project in Camarines Sur
A 72-year-old Woman with a Youth Heart Igniting for Volunteerism Act
Age doesn’t define one’s capacity to engage in community involvement and volunteer activities. People just get older but it doesn’t determine their qualities and limits in exploring and learning new things in life. The act of volunteerism does not belong to a specific age bracket nor intended for a specific societal and economic status. Anyone, continue reading : A 72-year-old Woman with a Youth Heart Igniting for Volunteerism Act
1,945 sub-projects worth P1 billion under KALAHI-CIDSS in Bicol benefit 369,388 households in 2023
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) has accomplished 1,945 sub-projects with a total grant allocation of PHP 1,053,090,475.23 benefiting 369,388 households in 2023. Of the 1,945 completed sub-projects, 211 sub-projects were in Albay, 184 in Camarines Norte, continue reading : 1,945 sub-projects worth P1 billion under KALAHI-CIDSS in Bicol benefit 369,388 households in 2023
A Mother’s Love: For the Family and Community
Motherhood is a role that defines unconditional love. Often described as the architect of a nurturing home, mothers are considered pillars of support who foster the whole being of their children. Juggling various jobs for her family, Rosalie Allen also dedicated her time and effort to the village of San Pedro in the town of continue reading : A Mother’s Love: For the Family and Community
392 families in Bicol receive aid under BP2 program
Infographics: 2023 Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program Accomplishments The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KALAHI-CIDSS KKB) has provided PHP35,817,750.00 to 392 families under the Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program in 2023. From 392 continue reading : 392 families in Bicol receive aid under BP2 program
A 25-year old volunteer’s voyage of collective empowerment from pandemic to present
Following the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted countless lives and communities, a gleam of hope in the form of community volunteers has emerged to make a change. Started as a volunteer teacher in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, Margolane Garrote, 25 is still filled with compassion to empower and assist her community, Barangay Bacolod continue reading : A 25-year old volunteer’s voyage of collective empowerment from pandemic to present
Coloring the Tapestry of Inclusivity: A volunteer’s two-path journey
Amidst the lush greenery, an inspiring figure paints an effervescent tapestry of inclusivity that colors the village of Barangay Catanagan in the municipality of Juban, Sorsogon. Creating a space for empowerment and inclusion, Noel “Samantha Agatha” Enalpe, 35, a person with disability (PWD) and a proud member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex continue reading : Coloring the Tapestry of Inclusivity: A volunteer’s two-path journey
DSWD, DILG capacitate 3,106 barangays on EPBDP in Bicol
At least 3,106 barangays in 106 municipalities of Bicol Region were trained on Enhanced Participatory Barangay Development Planning (EPBDP) from August to October 2023 with a training cost of PhP 30,911,446.31. In partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social continue reading : DSWD, DILG capacitate 3,106 barangays on EPBDP in Bicol
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS recognizes outstanding LGUs in Bicol
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) honored exemplary Local Government Units (LGUs) during the LGU Forum on Tuesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 26 at Villa Caceres, Naga City, Camarines Sur and Casablanca Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay, respectively. The ceremony continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS recognizes outstanding LGUs in Bicol