The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban saKahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) launched the Additional Financing (AF) project for Luzon cluster last July 22, 2021 at Hotel St. Ellis, Legazpi City, Albay. DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista led the launching together with Usec. Martin B. Diño, continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS launches Additional Financing project for Luzon
39 additional municipalities to implement KALAHI-CIDSS under KC-AF modality
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan –Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) increased its current coverage of Additional Financing (AF) from 37 municipalities to 76 municipalities in Bicol Region. The Department allocated PHP 720,673,800.00 community grant for the 39 additional municipalities aimed at addressing the effects of continue reading : 39 additional municipalities to implement KALAHI-CIDSS under KC-AF modality
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS allots P571M for COVID-19 response in 37 municipalities of Bicol Region
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) has allotted PHP 570,619,700.00 of community-based projects for 37 municipalities of Bicol Region as part of its recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Additional Financing – Community-Based Response for COVID-19 (AFCBRC) modality will continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS allots P571M for COVID-19 response in 37 municipalities of Bicol Region
A BP2 beneficiary begins anew in Camarines Sur
The COVID-19 pandemic has made grave impacts especially to families who needed to take big steps due of financial adversities. According to Dominic Madregalejo, 25, a father of a five-year old child, they could hardly make both ends meet since he lost his construction job owing to the pandemic. Though he resorted to having sidelines, continue reading : A BP2 beneficiary begins anew in Camarines Sur
DSWD provides assistance to 13 families in Camarines Sur under its BP2 program
A total of 13 families or 46 individuals received transitory family support packages amounting to PHP 548,000.00 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program last May 18, 2021 at Baao Community College, Baao, Camarines Sur. The transitory family support package ranging from PHP10,000.00 to PHP70,000.00 covers the continue reading : DSWD provides assistance to 13 families in Camarines Sur under its BP2 program
23-year old volunteer leads the implementation of community project
Margie Blanco is a 23-year old community volunteer in Barangay Buenasuerte, Lupi, Camarines Sur. She is a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education in Central Bicol State University of Agriculture last July 2020. At this age, leading a group of community volunteers to implement a sub-project is a new and very challenging journey for her. continue reading : 23-year old volunteer leads the implementation of community project
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS to assess 31 LGUs in Bicol on local governance
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) will conduct capacity assessment for 31 local government units (LGUs) of the Bicol Region this May 2021. The capacity assessment measures the LGU’s readiness to participate and undertake program implementation this year. The activity continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS to assess 31 LGUs in Bicol on local governance
Paghaluban soars high towards empowerment
We learn to fly not by being fearless, but by the daily practice of courage. Same for a community taking its first step towards development in this time of pandemic. The community of Paghaluban in Barcelona, Sorsogon is no exception from experiencing the effects of COVID-19. It has brought anxiety among families since their livelihood continue reading : Paghaluban soars high towards empowerment
Tiwala, mahalagang instrumento ng isang boluntir
Hindi simple ang maging isang community volunteer at barangay health worker sa panahon ng pandemya. Ang pagbibigay tiwala sa kakayahan ng isang tao ang siyang nagsisilbing lakas nito upang ipagpatuloy ang mga responsibilidad na inaatang sa kanya. Ito ang isa sa mga hindi malilimutan na pagkakataon ni Teresa Hapin, community volunteer at barangay health worker continue reading : Tiwala, mahalagang instrumento ng isang boluntir
A 76-year old man shares joy in volunteerism
Helping the community does not stop when a person turns 60. As some would say, age is merely a number that should not stop you from pursuing and realizing new dreams. Cesar Rasco, 76, a community volunteer of Barangay Matango in Vinzons, Camarines Norte demonstrated that there are still many things, a senior citizen can continue reading : A 76-year old man shares joy in volunteerism