Read the various stories of communities and personal development of the Bicolanos and the role of KALAHI-CIDSS in sparking “burunyog” or unity in the communities. Download this compendium through the link provided below: Burunyog Compendium Volume II
A woman’s four years of experience in volunteerism creates impact in the community
According to John Legend, an American singer-songwriter, “Experience is a great teacher.” This is true because through experience, we learn new knowledge and skills. For Verde Jalimao, she takes pride of her four (4) years of experience as a community volunteer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive continue reading : A woman’s four years of experience in volunteerism creates impact in the community
A family’s journey to a new and better life
With businesses closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people lost their precious jobs. One of the families who were gravely affected by the pandemic was the family of Regine Visto, 24, a mother of two (2) daughters. According to Regine, this created a severe impact on her family in which her husband, Ian continue reading : A family’s journey to a new and better life
DSWD provides P15 million assistance to BP2 families in Cam Sur
One hundred seventy-two (172) families under the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program received assistance amounting to PHP 15,265,000.00 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 on December 28-29, 2021 in Camarines Sur. The payout was conducted in five (5) municipalities: (1) Caramoan with 83 beneficiaries, (2) Iriga City with continue reading : DSWD provides P15 million assistance to BP2 families in Cam Sur
21 families in Camarines Sur receive Livelihood Settlement Grants under the BP2 program
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 provided Livelihood Settlement Grants amounting to PHP 963,255.00 to 21 families in Camarines Sur under the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program. The Livelihood Settlement Grant is a start-up capital for the establishment or continuity of livelihood and economic activities for eligible families. Ms. continue reading : 21 families in Camarines Sur receive Livelihood Settlement Grants under the BP2 program
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS honors 8 community groups, partners in Bicol Region
Eight (8) community groups and partners were recognized during the 7th Regional Bayani Ka! Awards via Facebook livestream on Wednesday, December 1. The Bayani Ka! Awards is an annual event of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) to recognize community continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS honors 8 community groups, partners in Bicol Region
Pandan finds golden opportunity through CDD
We often hear other people say: “may yaman sa lupa (there is treasure in the soil).” This is not the usual treasure chest with precious gems that we see in movies, but the limitless opportunities a soil can offer. One of these is livelihood. Through the collaboration of communities, barangay and municipal local government units, continue reading : Pandan finds golden opportunity through CDD
Women’s role in Community Empowerment during pandemic
Every member of the community has a significant role in pushing for the community’s development. Men, women or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) have the voice in raising their issues, concerns, and suggestions for improving their village’s growth. In Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, community members of Barangay Mansalaya shattered societal norms on continue reading : Women’s role in Community Empowerment during pandemic
Barangay Cogon in Castilla, Sorsogon demonstrates community participation
Participation is one the key principles in achieving community’s development. It is also one of the main features of Community-Driven Development (CDD), an approach used by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) in its project implementation. CDD is a continue reading : Barangay Cogon in Castilla, Sorsogon demonstrates community participation
Bunga ng Pagboboluntir
Walang sinusunod na edad para sa mga tao na gustong matuto. Inihambing ni Aling Myrna Fresnido, 65 anyos, residente ng Barangay Poblacion I sa Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon ang kanyang karanasan bilang boluntir sa isang puno na patuloy nagbubunga ng maraming prutas dahil patuloy nadadagdagan ang kanyang kaalaman sa buhay. Nagsimulang maging boluntir ng Department of continue reading : Bunga ng Pagboboluntir