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 of the Bicolanos as they continue reading : A small business owner rising above adversity
Sparking an endless chain reaction of change from a volunteer’s perspective
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 heart can lead to many continue reading : Sparking an endless chain reaction of change from a volunteer’s perspective
Sarimanok: the journey of starting a livelihood
The journey to start a livelihood as an association is not that smooth. There will always be ups and downs, but in the end, it relies on the cooperation of each individual in the association. Even though the Sarimanok Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) in Barangay Datag, San Andres, Catanduanes started only on November 2022, continue reading : Sarimanok: the journey of starting a livelihood
Sprouting seeds of service from a neophyte volunteer
Volunteering has a rich history which started during the 12th century to assist the poor and sick in Britain through volunteer-established hospitals. According to Etymology dictionary, the earliest record of the word “volunteer” was in 1600 as one who offers himself for military service that comes from the French word “voluntaire” which means “one who volunteers”. continue reading : Sprouting seeds of service from a neophyte volunteer
Transcending love of a mother
Every parent’s dream is to be a good example to their children. This is the aspiration that urged Eden Piodos, 35 years old, a resident of Barangay Magcaraguit in Dimasalang, Masbate to join as a community volunteer that makes a difference. When she started as a community volunteer of the Department of Social Welfare and continue reading : Transcending love of a mother
Redefining the boundaries set by a volunteer’s unfortunate accident
Disability is a matter of perception. Dante Lopez Eborde, 46, vendor, and a community volunteer of Barangay Sto. Niño, Talisay, Camarines Norte has demonstrated that through volunteering, people with disabilities can serve and bring significant changes in their community. Dante was working abroad when he first heard about Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and continue reading : Redefining the boundaries set by a volunteer’s unfortunate accident
5k households in Libmanan, Cam Sur receive P 18.3-M aid thru Cash-for-Work under KALAHI-CIDSS
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 distributed Php 18,302,903.00 assistance to 5,099 household beneficiaries of Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay – Cash-for-Work (KKB-CFW) in Libmanan, Camarines Sur on March 22-24, 2023. According to Ms. Adelaida P. Escurel, continue reading : 5k households in Libmanan, Cam Sur receive P 18.3-M aid thru Cash-for-Work under KALAHI-CIDSS
Women of San Jose uplifted through volunteerism
A woman has the capacity to produce, foster, and transform. Through volunteerism, Renalie Ponayo, 47, a community volunteer and Leony Labanairi, 52, a barangay councilor of Barangay San Jose, San Vicente, Camarines Norte have transcended in creating development changes in the community. Both Renalie and Leony started as community volunteers of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan continue reading : Women of San Jose uplifted through volunteerism
319k households benefit from 1,358 sub-projects in Bicol
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 completed 1,358 sub-projects with a total grant of Php 742,895,485.60 benefiting 319,725 households in 2022. The sub-projects were identified through DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS’ planning process with the conduct of Participatory Situational Analysis continue reading : 319k households benefit from 1,358 sub-projects in Bicol
Pursuing Passion for Volunteerism
With a big heart to serve, Salve Tuyor, a 49-year-old resident of Barangay Sabangan, Caramoran, Catanduanes did not hesitate to allot her time and effort for the development of her community. Salve, who works as a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS), shares her knowledge and skills as a community volunteer of the Department of Social Welfare continue reading : Pursuing Passion for Volunteerism