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 by the Department of Social continue reading : Volunteers, LGUs to participate in the CDD Congress in Naga City
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS gathers support on CDD Institutionalization among stakeholders in Bicol Region
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 Forum at Ninong’s Hotel, Legazpi continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS gathers support on CDD Institutionalization among stakeholders in Bicol Region
240 families in Bicol Region receive assistance from DSWD under BP2 Program
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. The awarding of Transitory Family continue reading : 240 families in Bicol Region receive assistance from DSWD under BP2 Program
60 munis in Bicol to benefit from P722.5-M nutrition-sensitive community sub-projects
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 implemented in four (4) provinces continue reading : 60 munis in Bicol to benefit from P722.5-M nutrition-sensitive community sub-projects
Blooming Mushroom Association in Camaligan, Camarines Sur
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 an impressive alternative livelihood for continue reading : Blooming Mushroom Association in Camaligan, Camarines Sur
A small business owner rising above adversity
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