DARAGA, ALBAY – 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) in partnership with Daraga Community College (DComC), celebrated the completion of 100 graduate beneficiaries under the Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay Cash-for-Work Program continue reading : 100 grads from DComC complete DSWD’s KALAHI-CIDSS Cash-for-Work Program

As a student, going outside the four (4) walls of the classroom is one of the best ways to get ready for the real world. The Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) gave 21-year-old Maria Angela continue reading : Learning Outside the Four Walls of Classroom

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 the World Bank will pilot test the Social Mobilization Sub-Manual under the Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP) in Presentacion, Camarines Sur. The initiative began with the continue reading : DSWD, World Bank to pilot test Social Mobilization Sub-Manual of Panahon ng Pagkilos in Cam Sur

DARAGA, ALBAY – A total of 200 students from Daraga Community College (DComC) were recognized for their successful completion of 25-day work period under the Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KKB) Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) continue reading : DSWD Bicol honors 200 DComC student beneficiaries of KALAHI-CIDSS Cash-for-Work Program

Life is not always filled with bright days and warm smiles, especially when you face numerous struggles. Mary Jane Bermudez Tabor, a mother of three in Virac, Catanduanes was not an exception from experiencing those challenges when she was diagnosed with Schizophrenia in 2023. Due to her psychosocial disability, she quit her job as an continue reading : Sa Isip, Sa Gawa: How Cash-for-Work helped Mary Jane rediscover her strength

A total of 955 persons with disabilities in the municipalities of Bato and Virac, Catanduanes received their assistance amounting to PHP 3,749,390.94 under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) from July 15 to July 17, 2025. In Virac, 458 beneficiaries were continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS releases P3.7 million aid to 955 persons with disabilities in Catanduanes

Each day is more than just earning a living; it is also about proving that one’s value is not determined by impairment. This was demonstrated by Cherwin T. Lojo, a 45-year-old father, mechanic, and a leader of an organization for the persons with disabilities sector in Bato, Catanduanes. Being born with a visual impairment, Cherwin continue reading : Drawing Strength through Collaboration

Persons with disabilities play a significant role in community development, proving that determination knows no bounds. Carlos Fajardo, a person with disability from Barangay Quigaray in Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, is an example of how personal struggles can lead to a lifelong commitment to bayanihan. In 1990, Carlos lost his leg in a workplace accident. But instead of continue reading : Pacemaker for Development

Entering the world of community development and volunteerism might be intimidating, particularly for a young person with little experience. Efrel Joy Papa, a 24-year-old community volunteer from Barangay Buga in Libon, Albay, braved the unknown for the rewarding service when she joined the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – continue reading : Stepping out of the Shell

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided orientation on Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay – Community-Driven Development (KKB-CDD) to Local Government Unit (LGU) of Cawayan in Masbate on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The event served as the official start of continue reading : DSWD holds KALAHI-CIDSS Municipal Orientation in Cawayan for KKB-CDD implementation